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July 28, 2026

Crane spotting: What's happening at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport?

  • A 14-story tower crane erected earlier this month marks a major milestone for the airport's new $1.45 billion, 19-gate passenger facility.
    • By LISA LANNIGAN
    Editor

    Screengrab from @fly2ohare via Instagram [enlarge]
    The 14-story tower crane was erected this month for O’Hare’s new Concourse D.

    If you're flying through Chicago this summer, you may spot a towering crane dominating the skyline at O'Hare International Airport.


     
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