Chicago Midway Int’l. Airport (MDW) Smoking Area
Chicago Midway International Airport has a strict 100% smoke-free indoor policy, including terminals, concourses, gates, restrooms, baggage claim, shops, and other indoor public areas. The use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and other similar devices is also not permitted within the terminal.
Travellers who pass the TSA security checkpoint and wish to smoke must exit the secure area, use the designated outdoor Midway Airport smoking areas, and then re-enter through security.
Chicago Midway Airport Smoking Area Locations
- Outside the terminal building
- Look for ash urns and “Designated Smoking Area” signs
- Follow Midway Airport smoking area map
Chicago Midway Airport Smoking Policies
Midway Airport enforces a complete indoor smoking ban, within 15-25 feet of doorways or ventilation ports. Violating these policies can result in fines.
| Offences | Fine |
|---|---|
| First Offence | $100 |
| Second Offence | $200 |
| Subsequent Offences | $500 |
While maintaining smoke-free indoor spaces, Chicago Midway International Airport accommodates both smokers and non-smokers by providing accessible outdoor smoking areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside all areas of the airport, including terminals, lounges, restaurants, and concourses.
Passengers need to go outside the terminal, locate the designated smoking zone and then check in again.
Designated smoking zones are typically located 15 to 25 feet away from terminal entrances.