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Milwaukee's primary commercial gateway serving southeastern Wisconsin.
Opened
1926
Location
Milwaukee, United States
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the largest airport in Wisconsin and the primary commercial aviation gateway for the Milwaukee metropolitan area and much of southeastern Wisconsin. Named after Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, a Milwaukee native and pioneering advocate for air power, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a regional alternative to Chicago's busier O'Hare and Midway airports.
The airport is operated by Milwaukee County and sits approximately 6 miles south of downtown Milwaukee. Its relatively uncongested facilities and competitive fares have made it an attractive option for travelers in the greater Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. The facility includes both commercial passenger operations and a co-located Air National Guard base, the 128th Air Refueling Wing.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with two concourses, Concourse C and Concourse D, housing all domestic and limited international gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include a Milwaukee County Transit System bus route, taxis, ride-share services, and rental cars available on-site, though no direct rail link connects the airport to downtown Milwaukee.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving MKE include Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, with Southwest operating the largest presence.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, a Milwaukee native and early advocate of strategic air power.
- ›Co-located with the 128th Air Refueling Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
- ›Serves as a lower-cost alternative to Chicago O'Hare and Midway for travelers in the region.
- ›The airport handled approximately 6–7 million passengers per year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›Mitchell is one of the few major U.S. airports named after a court-martialed military officer.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
