There aren’t a lot of ways to get a picture of the entirety of O’Hare Airport. You’re flying away from it or into it and even if the flight plan includes some sharp banking, it’s a substantial piece of land.

Its little cousin, Midway Airport, isn’t quite as busy as O’Hare, and the fact that it’s barely a mile to the side is a big reason for that. But it has a lot of commercial flights to a lot of destinations, and I’ve used it for my own vacations, as have friends who came to town to visit me. It tends to be a little more regional, for sure.

Returning to Chicago, my plane flew past Midway as it settled into its approach for its runway. It was a rare perfectly clear day, and as we flew past, I captured a few photos, knowing one would be the winner, and that is why I love this photo.

October 23, 2023. Samsung S24+ cell phone, 5.9mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm), f/2, 1/300, ISO 25.