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Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation has jurisdiction over matters relating to aviation and airports.

20 active membersLast meeting Jul 14, 2026

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Committee on Aviation — Summary of Meeting, January 20, 2026

Published Jan 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Committee on Aviation — Summary of Meeting, January 20, 2026

Meeting held January 20, 2026 (13:00 local) in Room 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. The Committee approved the October 14, 2025 Rule 45 report and passed Ordinance O2025-0021682 amending Municipal Code sections 10-36-351 and 10-36-355 thru 10-36-358 to add provisions on fines for violations occurring at City of Chicago airports.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Chicago Committee on Aviation Approves Four Items Including Airport Concession Transfer and Noise Compatibility Agreements

The Chicago City Council Committee on Aviation met on October 14, 2025, and approved four items: a Rule 45 Report, a transfer of concession redevelopment and management lease agreement at an airport from URW Airports LLC to ASUR US Commercial Airports LLC, and two intergovernmental agreements with noise compatibility commissions for Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport.

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Briefing

May 20, 2025

Committee on Aviation — Summary of Meeting (May 20, 2025)

The Committee on Aviation approved three items: a September 10, 2024 Rule 45 report, the appointment of Michael J. McMurray as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, and an ordinance amending airport concession agreements to approve specified transfers of interest.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2024

Chicago Committee on Aviation Approves Lease Amendments and Agreements at September 10, 2024 Meeting

The Committee on Aviation met on September 10, 2024, at City Hall to approve Rule 45 reports and pass ordinances related to lease amendments for cargo operations at O'Hare International Airport and office space agreements.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2024

Committee on Aviation meeting summary — July 9, 2024

The Committee on Aviation met on July 9, 2024 at City Hall (Room 201A). Rule 45 reports for March 2024 were presented and approved. The committee passed Ordinance O2024-0010130 authorizing a concession lease and license agreement at Chicago O'Hare International Airport with HFF HPH SK ORD T5, LLC.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2024

Committee on Aviation Meeting Summary – March 12, 2024

The Chicago Committee on Aviation met on March 12, 2024, to approve Rule 45 reports and ordinances related to technical agreements and property acquisition for Chicago Midway International Airport.

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