Transportation
State of Illinois
Commercial Passenger Service & Air Cargo
According to the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), nearly 84 million passengers traveled
commercially through Illinois airports during
calendar year 2010. This includes more than 64
million through O’Hare and more than 17 million
through Midway. These numbers increased more
than 3 percent from calendar year 2009.
O’Hare International
Chicago, IL
Chicago/Rockford International
Rockford, IL
General Downing - Peoria International
Peoria, IL
Midamerica Airport
Belleville, IL
Total Pounds Landed 6,009.3
12.8
Commercial Air Cargo Landed Weight
Calendar Year 2010
(in Millions of Pounds)
4,895.9
917.3
183.3
Both domestic and international cargo is on the
rise, reflecting an increased demand for air cargo
services. The data above is collected for the top
Illinois cargo airports, but additional cargo
operations take place in airports all across Illinois.
O’Hare Modernization Program at O’Hare International Airport
The ongoing O’Hare Modernization Program is one of the largest and most complex public works
projects in the world and has reached several key milestones. Phase II of the multi-billion dollar
development is under way. This phase includes sustainable design, construction practices and airfield
operations.
Land Acquisition
See Inland Ports for additional information
The South Suburban Airport (SSA) site is approximately
5,400 acres and could encompass more than 20,000
acres, if completed. IDOT is mindful of the sensitive
nature of acquiring someone’s home and property and
works with care to make the process as friendly and
transparent as possible. Federal and state guidelines
apply to the acquisition of property, including relocation
costs. Purchase offers are based on an independently
appraised fair-market value.
Available agricultural land and habitable homes are
rented and will remain so until needed for airport construction. Additionally, a Tax Recovery Fund was
established that allows IDOT to pay a lease hold tax to Will County in lieu of property taxes.
O’Hare International
Chicago, IL
Midway International
Chicago, IL
Quad City International
Moline, IL
Central IL Regional Airport
Bloomington/Normal, IL
General Downing - Peoria International
Peoria, IL
Chicago/Rockford International
Rockford, IL
University of Illinois-Willard
Champaign, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital
Springfield, IL
Other (Non-Primary) Airports 46
Total Passengers 83,918
171
123
Commercial Passengers
Calendar Year 2010
(in Thousands)
64,344
17,038
954
549
499
194
Acquired Inaugural Parcels 76 of 134
Acquired Inaugural Acres 2,317 of 5,385
Offers Pending
20 Parcels
(1,060 Acres)
Property Management:
Agricultural Land Rented 1,926 Acres
Property Management:
Residences Leased 20
Land Acquisition Status
46
