Airports / Wisconsin / MKE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · 723 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
5,656 ratings
2
Operators based
723
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW).
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE / MKE) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 723 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MKE is a home base: Freight Runners Express, Inc and Jet Out operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW, 21 nm), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK, 50 nm), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 58 nm). The field has 5 runways, the longest 9,990-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Milwaukee, WI destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MKE to plan your flight.
3 FBOs serve KMKE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
Avflight Milwaukee
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Jet Aviation Milwaukee
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Your FBO? Claim it, freeMilwaukee welcomed immigrants from many countries to its beautiful acres along Lake Michigan. Now the 25th largest city in the United States, Milwaukee celebrates its diverse heritage with weekly ethnic festivals during the summer. The city features an eclectic mix of industries from dairy to sport fishing.
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From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
“Friendly Staff specially TSA and easy to get passing through security without having long line in wait, clean restrooms and friendly staff at the Airport make your flying experience smooth.”
Alpesh Patel5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
“Friendly Staff specially TSA and easy to get passing through security without having long line in wait, clean restrooms and friendly staff at the Airport make your flying experience smooth.”
Alpesh Patel5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
“Friendly Staff specially TSA and easy to get passing through security without having long line in wait, clean restrooms and friendly staff at the Airport make your flying experience smooth.”
Alpesh Patel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for General Mitchell International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
ICAO
KMKE
IATA
MKE
FAA / Local
MKE
Elevation
723 ft
Coordinates
42.9472° N · 87.8966° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 723 ft, MKE sits lower than 83% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
5 runways
longest 9,990 ft
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,990 ft
MKE's 9,990 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
Destinations served
Location
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Approximate nonstop block times from MKE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 530 nm | 1h 38m |
| New York (TEB) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Boston (BED) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 874 nm | 2h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 879 nm | 2h 27m |
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