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Federal Register #2026-07665
FAA Scheduling Limits and FMCSA Data Collection at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Posted
April 20, 2026
Identifier
2026-07665
NAICS
926120
This summary covers the FAA's regulatory action to manage air traffic at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for Summer 2026 and a related FMCSA data collection initiative: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Regulatory Action at ORD: - Temporary cap of 2,708 daily flight operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Applies for the Summer 2026 season (May 17 to October 24) - Allocations based on each carrier's approved Summer 2025 schedule - Enforcement provisions include civil penalties for exceeding limits - Aims to reduce congestion, delays, and improve safety during ongoing airport construction - FMCSA Information Collection: - New data collection from 60 motor carriers - Focus on crash risks related to commercial motor vehicle driver schedules and fatigue - Involves collecting driver schedule, crash, inspection, and demographic data - Products/Services Requested: - No commercial products or OEM solutions are being procured - Services involve regulatory enforcement and data collection only - Unique Requirements: - Strict allocation and enforcement of flight operation limits at ORD - Data collection targets crash risk analysis for commercial drivers - Key Locations: - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, IL - FAA Headquarters, Washington, DC
Description
This order establishes temporary scheduling limits at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for the Summer 2026 season to manage airport capacity and reduce delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets a daily cap of 2,708 operations, allocated proportionally based on the approved Summer 2025 schedules. The limits aim to improve airspace and airfield safety, reduce surface congestion, and prevent widespread operational disruptions due to ongoing construction and competitive scheduling dynamics.