Milwaukee General Mitchell (MKE) Airport
MKE AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS
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Milwaukee General Mitchell MKE Airport Overview
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport MKE is now the Nation's third most affordable airport (among the 100 larger US Airports). It is considered by many travelers to be a welcome alternative to Chicago's O'Hare & Midway airports. Unlike other airports, MKE Airport has experienced a drastic increase in passengers (both from Wisconsin & Northern Illinois), as its airlines can offer lower fares than at many other airports. MKE prides itself as being one of the most family-friendly airports.
The Airport is located five miles south of the central busines district of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the home of Miller beer and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. MKE is accessible from the North-South Fwy (I-94 / Route 41) which connects to the north to I-43 & I-894. Driving from the south, use the new exit lanes from I-94.
With five runways and only 7.5 million passengers in 2012 (down from pevious year with 9.5M), General Mitchell International Airport is served by a number of airlines offering nonstop or direct flights to some US cities, with connections around the world. Apple Vacations, Airtran, Delta, & Frontier offers a number of flights to Mexican destinations & to Jamaica.
NOTICE: 1. Of the 35-mile reconstuction of I-94 - scheduled for completion in 2021 - only a third of it has been completed so far. It is important that prior to leaving for the airport, you check for re-routings and/or closures by visiting this site: plan94.org
2. If you are heading to the Airport via 143/94 from downtown and points north, you NOW need to use Howard Avenue and follow the detour to Howell Avenue. Those coming from Milwaukee should use I-794 as alternate route. For more information on the 35-mile reconstruction of I-91 between 2009-2016, visit plan94.org.
General Mitchell International has now two passenger terminals - the Internatinal Arrivals Terminal and the Main Terminal with Concourses C, D & E. The Parking Structure is across from the main terminal, with adjacent lot serving International Arrivals. (For more information, please refer to 'Terminal Map' page.)
Parking options at General Mitchell International Airport: include a cell phone lot, Parking Garage, Surface Lot and SuperSaver lot. (For more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page.)
Rental cars for 8 major agencies have their desks on level 1 of the Parking Garage, with pickup & drop-off cars on levels 1 & 2 of the Parking Garage.
To get from General Mitchell International Airport to your destination, you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or door-to-door shuttles, buses or trains:.
1. Door-to-door shuttles area available from 'Go Riteway Transport Group' 1-800-236-5450, serves hotels and southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois (incl. Chicago).
2. Public buses: Milwaukee County Transit System--414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport and stops on center island outside of the Baggge Claim Exit 1.) Milwaukee Country Transit Plus - 414-343-1700 - serves passengers with disabilities.
3. Private Buses: Coach USA - 262-542-8861 - serves Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, and O'Hare Airport. Badger Coaches - 414-276-7490 - serve Johnson Creek and Madison--414-276-7490.
4. Train connections: The Milwaukee Airport Rail Station, located along the western edge of the Airpport, is accessible via a free shuttle bus to/from the Airort; shuttle pickup is outside the rail station main entrance and outside baggage claim door 4 at the airport. The Rail Station utilizes Amtrak's Hiawatha service, which provides serice between downtown Milwaukee's Iermodal Station and Chicago's Union Station, with stops at the Airport and at Sturtevant in Wisconsin and Glenview in Illinois.
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Address:
5300 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
United States - Website for Milwaukee General Mitchell: http://www.mitchellairport.com
- Email Address: info@mitchellairport.com
- Phone: (414) 747 5300
- View Terminal Map
Milwaukee General Mitchell MKE Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Airport, Airline & Flying Topics
- Aircraft types: Airbus
- Aircraft types: Boeing
- Aircraft types: McDonnell Douglas
- Airline Hub and Spoke
- Airline Lounge Access
- Airline Seating Insights
- Airport & Flying Terms
- Airport Identification Requirements
- Baggage Check-in Times
- Carry-on Regulations
- Check-in Curbside
- Check-in Kiosks
- Check-in Online
- Check-in Options
- Check-in Times
- Checked Baggage Rules
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs
- Europe Travel Rules
- FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
- First-time Flyer Tips
- Frequent Flyer Overview
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Getting a US Passport
- Getting Bumped
- Infant Flying Rules & Tips
- Inside the cockpit
- International Travel Help
- International Travel Safety
- Jet Lag Prevention
- Lost and Found
- Lost Luggage
- Luggage Tips
- Missed Flight Connection
- On-line Booking Basics
- Overweight Passenger Policy
- Packing Tips
- Pre-flight Checklist
- Prohibited & Allowed Items
- Security Screening
- Study Abroad Preparation
- Terms Defined: "Non-Stop" vs "Direct"
- Ticket Cancellation Fees
- Ticket Change Fees
- Tips to land the Best Deals On-Line
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- TSA Guidelines
- Visa & Immunization Issues
- Who owns/operates the airports?
First Time Flyer Help
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Milwaukee General Mitchell MKE Airport Update History
- Updated MKE Food & Stores page - May 3, 2013
- Updated MKE Airports page - May 3, 2013
- Updated MKE Terminal Map page - Mar 14, 2013
- Updated MKE Direct Flights page - Mar 13, 2013
- Updated MKE Airport Intro page - Mar 12, 2013
- Updated MKE Main Terminals page - Mar 12, 2013
- Updated MKE Official Website Links page - Mar 12, 2013
- Updated MKE Email page - Feb 20, 2013
- Updated MKE Parking On site page - Jan 12, 2013
- Updated MKE Gate Offset page - Dec 24, 2012
- Updated MKE Airlines Served page - Nov 21, 2012



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