Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) Parking

If you need to pick up a passenger at the Airport, use the free Cell Phone Lot (up to 30 minutes) located within the Surface Parking Lot--stay with your car until your party has collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb. You can also park for 30 minutes free in the Hourly Parking section of the Parking Garage or in the Surface Lots. For international arrivals pickup there are ten parking spaces available west of the International Terminal.

Other parking options at General Mitchell International Airport:
1. The Parking Garage (connected to the terminal by Center & South skywalks on Levels 3 & 5 is divided into Hourly parking at levels 3 & 4, and Daily parking at levels 5 & 6), as well as a Surface Lot (both within walking distance of the terminal); the SuperSaver lot on Air Cargo Way, (both Surface & SuperSaver lots are for vehicles over 7 feet); and the Amtrak Station lot.
(a) Hourly Parking (under five hours) is available in the red area on the 3rd & 4th floors of the garage.
(b) The Daily section of the parking garage (for more than 5 hours or overnight) is available on all floors of the garage.

2. The Surface Lot is located immediately south of the parking garage and is within walking distance of the terminal.

3. The SuperSaver lot offers economy parking within minutes of the passenger terminal, with free shuttle service every 10-15 minutes, 24/7. This Lot is located on Air Cargo Way--follow signs on the Airport Spur or from Howell Avenue.

4. Amtrak Station parking is located on 6th Street, just south of Grange Avenue and the Airport Spur. Parking is $5/day--proof of Amtrak ridership required.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Milwaukee General Mitchell airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Milwaukee General Mitchell airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for MKE Airport.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.