# Amendment of Class C Airspace; Chicago, IL
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-03-23 · Effective 2023-06-15 · 88 FR 17369
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-05632
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 17369
- **Publication date:** 2023-03-23
- **Effective date:** 2023-06-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-0999
## Abstract

This action amends the Chicago, IL, Class C airspace area surrounding the Chicago Midway International Airport, IL (MDW), by extending the existing Class C airspace shelf within 10 nautical miles (NM) of MDW from the southeast counterclockwise to the northeast. The FAA is taking this action to reduce the risk of midair collisions and enhance the efficient management of air traffic operations in the MDW terminal area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/23/2023-05632/amendment-of-class-c-airspace-chicago-il)
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