6th highest airport by cargo volume
after Aeroterm delivered the first two phases (Phase I and II) of a state of the art on-airport, multi-user cargo complex in 2016, which was the largest of its kind in North America in over a decade. leading to a increased 20% increase in cargo volume. |
#1 in North America for cargo by value
at more than $200 billion per year, and is one of the top 20 busiest cargo hubs in the world (currently #18 globally). In the first half of 2020, O’Hare processed more cargo by value than any other port in the U.S. – land, air or sea. |
See for yourself.
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) compiles monthly statistics, including flight operations, passenger totals and cargo tonnage. The data is provided by the airlines and summarized by the CDA. View Monthly Passenger/Cargo Stats |