Chicago’s Midway International Airport (KMDW) is heavily used by the airlines, business-aviation turbine fleets, and a sizable number of smaller GA transient and training aircraft, especially since the city of Chicago closed nearby Meigs Field (KCGX) some years ago. The PANGG 3 (RNAV) arrival is one of seven at KMDW, and controllers say it’s commonly used for traffic arriving from the east destined for runways 22L and 31C.
Chicago Midway KMDW PANGG3 (RNAV) Arrival
Key Takeaways:
- The PANGG 3 (RNAV) is a commonly used arrival procedure at Chicago's Midway International Airport (KMDW) for eastbound traffic, designed to streamline complex instructions and reduce ATC communication.
- The procedure details specific initial connection points, potential holding patterns at intersections like PANGG, HALIE, and IROCK, and varied landing instructions based on active runways, often requiring strict adherence to specified altitudes.
- Aircraft utilizing the PANGG 3 arrival must operate in a radar environment and be equipped with RNAV 1-capable avionics, such as DME/DME/IRU or IFR-certified GPS.
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