Fly Quiet LogoGround Run-Ups
All aircraft operators needing to perform a ground run-up are required to obtain approval from Airport Operations prior to contacting the O'Hare Air Traffic Control Tower. Ground Run-Ups should be conducted at the following locations in preferential order:

  1. Ground Run-Up Enclosure -- on Scenic Hold Pad (16K)
  2. 10 Hold Pad - at the northwest corner of the hold pad and aircraft heading of 140-230 degrees
  3. Effective immediately, as the construction for the O'Hare Modernization program continues, the 32L Hold Pad will be permanently closed for aircraft engine run-ups.  Please see the attached memo for further details.
  4. New Ground Run-up Procedures Manual

Specific headings on the pads may be assigned based on prevailing wind conditions and to avoid interfering with aircraft operations on active runways.

Since January 2009, the data contained in the Ground Run-up Enclosure quarterly reports have been incorporated into the newly revised Fly Quiet Program quarterly reports on pages 9 & 10. To view the O'Hare Fly Quiet Program quarterly reports, click here.

 

 
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