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General Mitchell International Airport

IATA MKEICAO KMKELocal MKE🇺🇸 Milwaukee
Coordinates
42.9472°N, 87.8966°W
Elevation
723 ft (220 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:05

About 15h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About General Mitchell International Airport

General Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is a civil–military airport 5 nautical miles south of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2025–2029, in which it is categorized as a medium-hub primary commercial service facility. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport covers 2,314 acres (936 ha) and has five asphalt and concrete runways.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (5)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01L / 19R9,990 ft / 3,045 m200 ftPemLightedOpen
07R / 25L8,300 ft / 2,530 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
13 / 31▸ displaced5,537 ft / 1,688 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
07L / 25R4,797 ft / 1,462 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
01R / 19L4,182 ft / 1,275 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (13)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMILWAUKEE APP118.000 MHz
ATISATIS126.400 MHz
AWOSAWOS148.350 MHz
CLDMILWAUKEE CLNC DEL120.800 MHz
DEPMILWAUKEE DEP119.650 MHz
GNDMILWAUKEE GND121.800 MHz
MISC128ARW ANG COMD POST32.100 MHz
OPS440 BASE OPS31.420 MHz
POST440 AW COMD POST37.610 MHz
PTDPTD37.610 MHz
RDOGREEN BAY RDO122.400 MHz
TWRMILWAUKEE TWR119.100 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Parking

Hourly parking is available, with the first 30 minutes free.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (30)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MILWAUKEE, GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL4700 ft MSL
MILWAUKEE, GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1900 ft MSL4700 ft MSL
MILWAUKEE, GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4700 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WLTQ-FM (Milwaukee);WISN-TV (Milwaukee)1,227 ft646 ft
Obstacle1,214 ft607 ft
Potawatomi Hotel308 ft571 ft
Hilton Milwaukee City Center276 ft650 ft
Obstacle636 ft
Obstacle617 ft
Obstacle577 ft
Obstacle627 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from General Mitchell International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for General Mitchell International Airport?

The ICAO code for General Mitchell International Airport is KMKE, and its IATA code is MKE.

Where is General Mitchell International Airport located?

General Mitchell International Airport is large airport located in Milwaukee, United States, at an elevation of 723 ft (220 m).

How many runways does General Mitchell International Airport have?

General Mitchell International Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 9,990 ft / 3,045 m.

Which airlines fly to General Mitchell International Airport?

Airlines historically serving General Mitchell International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from General Mitchell International Airport?

Historical data lists 30 nonstop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is General Mitchell International Airport in?

General Mitchell International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at General Mitchell International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at General Mitchell International Airport is approximately 4.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near General Mitchell International Airport?

The nearest airport to General Mitchell International Airport is Aero Estates Airport (1WI6), about 9.8 nm to the sw, followed by Faken Airport and Potts Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. General Mitchell International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.