Oddly, though, you never see ORD used for Chicago. It means the airport, and only the airport.
And somewhat the same with LA. LA is the city, LAX is the airport. You don't really see LAX used for the city.
And somewhat the same with LA. LA is the city, LAX is the airport. You don't really see LAX used for the city.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33277163
> I wouldn't say we always call Chicago ORD, but it definitely happens.
CHI, yes, sometimes.
But never ORD - or MDW or GYY. Although CGX would be hilarious. :)