OREANDA-NEWS. January 31, 2014. The total number of annual flight operations at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway International Airports in 2013 increased over the previous year according to data compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
 
In 2013, O'Hare had 883,287 total flight operations, representing a 0.6 percent increase over 2012 and the highest total since 2007. Midway had 252,126 flight operations, representing a 0.9 percent increase over 2012.
 
"The increased flight activity at Chicago's airports translates to increased economic activity and jobs for our city, region and state," said Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. "It's a signal that Chicago continues to be a high demand market and the future of our airports is bright. This growth is also a testament to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's successful efforts to strengthen Chicago's economy and draw more business and tourism to our city."
 
O'Hare (ORD) ranks as the second busiest airport in the world for operations behind Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). According to FAA data, the total number of annual operations at ATL in 2013 decreased year over year. Midway International Airport ranks as the 26th busiest airport in the U.S.
 
More than 50 passenger carriers operate at O'Hare and Midway International Airports, providing nonstop service to more than 200 cities around the globe. According to a Airport Connectivity Index developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013, Chicago O'Hare is the best connected airport in the world.