Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) sits 5 miles south of downtown Milwaukee. Commercial service is significant (Southwest is the dominant carrier) and the field handles a meaningful flow of business aviation, particularly driven by the Wisconsin corporate community (Northwestern Mutual, ManpowerGroup, Harley-Davidson, Rockwell Automation, Kohl's) and the substantial Lake Geneva summer-resort flow.
The three runways at KMKE handle every current business jet without restriction. Two FBOs (Signature Flight Support and Modern Aviation) handle business movements. Field elevation is 723 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are Wisconsin winter weather (Lake Michigan effect produces persistent snow and ice, with substantial deicing requirements), summer afternoon thunderstorms, and the typical Midwest severe-weather pattern in spring and early summer. KMKE's structural event windows are Summerfest (late June / early July — one of the largest music festivals in the world), the Wisconsin State Fair, NCAA basketball when the regional is hosted in Milwaukee, Brewers and Bucks games, and the Greater Milwaukee Open. Ground time to downtown Milwaukee is 10–15 minutes; the Third Ward and Historic Mitchell Street are 10; Lake Geneva via I-94 is 60–75.
Frequently asked questions about General Mitchell International Airport
What is KMKE airport?+
KMKE is the ICAO code for General Mitchell International Airport (IATA MKE), located in Milwaukee, WI.
What does MKE stand for?+
MKE is the IATA code for General Mitchell International Airport (ICAO KMKE) in Milwaukee, WI.
Where is General Mitchell International Airport?+
General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Does General Mitchell International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — General Mitchell International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at General Mitchell International Airport?+
The longest runway at General Mitchell International Airport measures 9,990 ft (3,045 m).
What is the elevation of General Mitchell International Airport?+
General Mitchell International Airport sits at 723 ft above sea level.
What timezone is General Mitchell International Airport in?+
General Mitchell International Airport operates on America/Chicago.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at General Mitchell International Airport?+
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