ATC
Republican Convention May Cause ATC Congestion
Increased traffic is predicted for the Milwaukee/Chicago area

The Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee will disrupt air traffic in the region. Approximately 50,000 people are expected to attend the four-day event in southwestern Wisconsin, and—according to NBAA Air Traffic Services—Chicago Center has requested assistance in advising aircraft operators of restrictions for departures from Chicago O’Hare International (KORD) and Chicago Midway International (KMDW) airports.

From 17:30 UTC on tomorrow through 04:00 on July 17; 18:00 UTC on July 17 through 04:00 UTC on July 18; and 18:00 UTC July 18 through 04:00 on July 19, all northbound departing aircraft are encouraged to use coded departure routes eastbound or westbound to avoid delays due to event activities near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) in Milwaukee.

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