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ORD O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO:KORD) is located in the the city of Chicago, United states. It is the primary international airport serving Chicago and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

ORD

ICAO Code

KORD

Name

O'Hare International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Chicago

Latitude

41.9786030

Longitude

-87.9048420

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

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Airport Overview

O'Hare International Airport（ORD）, ICAO identifier KORD, is a major international passenger and cargo gateway serving Chicago and the wider U.S. Midwest. The airport is located in Chicago, Illinois, approximately 27 km northwest of the city center according to the supplied airport record. Its multi-terminal, multi-runway layout supports extensive passenger belly capacity, dedicated cargo handling activity and connections to a large industrial and consumer market. Our service team treats it as a high-volume international hub where booking discipline, customs readiness and ground-transfer planning are essential.

IATA / ICAO	ORD / KORD
Airport name	O'Hare International Airport
Location	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Coordinates	41.9786030, -87.9048420
Recorded time zone	UTC-06:00; confirm seasonal local-time treatment before cut-off planning

Key Highlights

International hub profileSuitable for both long-haul airfreight planning and U.S. domestic distribution, subject to carrier and route availability.

Large Midwest catchmentProvides access to Chicago-area manufacturing, distribution, retail and pharmaceutical supply chains.

Multiple handling interfacesFreight may move through airline cargo facilities, GHA facilities, customs brokers and truck-transfer networks; the exact hand-off depends on the booking.

Time-sensitive operating environmentCongestion, weather, security screening, customs review and truck appointment constraints can affect the planned release time.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline and ground-handler cargo facilities: Export acceptance, security screening, build-up, breakdown and import release are normally performed through the airline’s appointed handling chain. The responsible handler, acceptance location and operating window must be confirmed against the air waybill.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biologic, floral, food and other controlled shipments may require a pre-arranged cool-chain process. Our service team verifies packaging, handover timing, storage availability and carrier acceptance before tender.
Dangerous goods handling: Acceptance depends on the carrier, commodity, UN classification, packing instruction, labels, declaration and aircraft restrictions. A facility’s ability to receive a shipment does not by itself confirm airline acceptance.
Customs and bonded processes: Import entries, in-bond movements, transfers and release instructions are coordinated with the customs broker and relevant cargo facility. Bonded treatment and storage conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.
Screening and secure handling: Export cargo may require security screening or an approved secure-chain arrangement before loading. Packaging must permit inspection without compromising the shipment.

Facility names, acceptance hours, storage availability, handling fees and special-product capabilities are shipment- and handler-specific; our team confirms them before issuing final instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

International direction: Common planning patterns include transatlantic, transpacific, Latin American and Canadian connections, using direct services where available or an airline-controlled transfer point when required.
Domestic distribution: Chicago is commonly used as an air gateway for onward trucking or domestic air connections to Midwest and other U.S. destinations. The selected solution depends on final delivery location, commodity and customs status.
Carrier selection: Passenger belly capacity, freighter capacity, interline arrangements and GHA acceptance vary by season and operating day. Our service team checks the actual booking option rather than assuming route availability.
Transit-time controls: Cut-off compliance, security screening, weather, runway or ramp congestion, customs inspection, transfer timing and truck appointment availability can change the total door-to-door schedule. All transit estimates remain subject to carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Chicago and Midwest distribution: The gateway serves a broad commercial hinterland with major road, rail, warehouse and fulfillment connections. Final-mile planning should account for the precise consignee location rather than relying only on the airport location.
Industrial and advanced manufacturing cargo: Machinery parts, automotive components, aerospace-related parts, electronics and other high-value industrial shipments commonly require secure handling, accurate dimensions and dependable delivery appointments.
Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, footwear, e-commerce parcels and general merchandise may require consolidation, deconsolidation or onward trucking arrangements.
Healthcare and perishables: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, food and other temperature-sensitive goods require validated packaging and a documented handover plan; acceptance is subject to the carrier and handling facility.

Operations & Compliance

Acceptance and cut-off: The cargo cut-off is not a single airport-wide time. It varies by airline, flight, commodity, screening status and handling facility. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline and builds in time for truck arrival, document review and screening.
U.S. export documentation: Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, export-control information and any required electronic export filing must be consistent. The exporter or authorized filing party remains responsible for the accuracy of regulatory declarations.
Dangerous goods, live animals and special cargo: Advance approval may be required for dangerous goods, live animals, dry ice, perishables, valuables, oversized pieces or temperature-controlled shipments. The shipper must provide complete technical details before booking.
Import and examination risk: Customs or other government examination can delay release and generate additional handling or storage exposure. Consignee information, tariff details, permits and broker instructions should be prepared before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required delivery terms to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-sensitive or dangerous goods, provide the product profile, packaging specification, temperature range, UN details and required handling conditions at the quotation stage.
Use packaging that can withstand palletization, security inspection and multiple ground handovers. Mark each piece clearly and ensure labels match the air waybill and customs documents.
For urgent or capacity-constrained freight, ask our team to compare direct uplift, airline transfer and truck-to-alternative-gateway options. Any alternative must be checked for customs status, security requirements and final-mile feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can O'Hare International Airport handle both general cargo and special cargo?

It is used for a broad range of international airfreight, but acceptance of dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables and oversized cargo depends on the selected airline and handling facility. Our team obtains pre-approval before tender.

Is the airport cut-off the same for every airline?

No. Acceptance times vary by carrier, flight, cargo type, screening requirement and facility. The applicable cut-off must be confirmed from the booking instruction, and truck arrival should allow time for queueing and document checks.

What commonly causes import cargo to miss its planned delivery?

Typical causes include incomplete customs data, broker delays, government examination, carrier release issues, warehouse congestion, storage restrictions and truck appointment limitations. Preparing the entry package before arrival reduces avoidable delay.

Can cargo be trucked from the airport to another U.S. city?

Yes, an airport-to-door or airport-to-airport truck solution may be considered, subject to customs status, security requirements, cargo dimensions, delivery appointments and carrier or broker instructions. Our team compares the total route rather than only the air segment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity and supplied parameters: IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, location, coordinates and recorded time zone are taken from the airport data supplied for this page. Operational details that may change require confirmation against the booking and current handling instructions.

Official and authoritative reference domains: flychicago.com, faa.gov, cbp.gov, iata.org.

These domains are provided for verification of airport, aviation, customs and air-transport requirements. Current flight schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage conditions, customs release and special-cargo approvals remain subject to the relevant airline, handler, broker and government authority.