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Airport Name
General Mitchell International Airport

Airport Location
The airport is located 5 miles south of Milwaukee.

Terminals
1

IATA Code
MKE

Telephone
414 747 5300

Airport Overview

Well-placed with excellent public transport options that go as far as Chicago, General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is a convenient travel hub for many Midwest destinations. It is located five miles (8km) south of Milwaukee although many travelers use it as an alternative to O’Hare and Midway airports to access Chicago.

One of the most popular flights from General Mitchell International is to Minneapolis and there are frequent flights to General Mitchell International Airport from Atlanta, Denver, New York’s La Guardia Airport, Las Vegas, Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington DC and Chicago. While most of its traffic is domestic, there are also some flights to destinations in Canada and Mexico.

General Mitchell is a compact airport, but mercifully there is an abundance of seating in the waiting areas. The friendly atmosphere extends to live music over the Christmas vacations, so the 10 million or so passengers who pass through the airport every year start their breaks with a bit of Midwestern hospitality.

Terminal Transfer

There is only one terminal in the airport, with three concourses that are within easy walking distance of each other.

Getting into Town

Train: The Amtrak Hiawatha service runs to the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station, located at 5601 South 6th Street. The northbound trains (numbers 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339 and 341) depart for Milwaukee every two to three hours between 7:15am and 9:20pm (although the first train is at 9:40am on Sundays). The southbound train (numbers 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340 and 342) go to Racine, Wisconsin; Glenview, Illinois; and Chicago, Illinois roughly every two hours from 6:25am to 7:45pm (with the first train at 8:10am on Sundays). There is a free shuttle bus from the main entrance to entrance 4 of baggage claim.

Bus: There is a Milwaukee County Transit System stop on the center island outside the main baggage claim exit. There are two routes (northbound and southbound) that serve the Milwaukee area and stop at the airport roughly every 20 minutes between 4:30am and 12:45am on weekdays, every 30 minutes from 5:25am to 1:10am on Saturdays, and every 30 minutes from 6am to 1:10am on Sundays. The fare is $2.25 for adults and $1.10 for children age 6-11.

Taxi: There are several taxi companies, including Yellow Cab, Veterans Cab and All-American, operating from outside the arrivals hall. An average fare to downtown Milwaukee is $25-30 and a tip of 5-10 percent is optional.

Car Parking

There are several parking options at General Mitchell. All lots charge $2 per hour, with different daily limits: $22 for the hourly lot, $12 for the daily lot, $13 for the surface lot and $5 for the SuperSaver lot. The hourly and surface lots offer 30 minutes free parking. All parking is within walking distance of the terminal, except for the SuperSaver lot, which is located on Air Cargo Way and offers a free shuttle service to the airport. It leaves every 10 minutes, 24 hours per day. There is also a special parking lot for Amtrak passengers that charges $5 per day.

Information Desks

There is a Travelers Aid desk located on the upper level.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are 24-hour ATMs, currency exchange services, FedEx and US Mail boxes, and public phones in the airport.

Luggage: There are luggage trolleys available, and a lost and found office run by the Transportation Security Administration.

Conference and business: There are passenger work stations in each concourse. There are also banqueting and conference facilities on the upper level of the terminal.

Shopping: There are all the expected shops in the airport, including clothing, souvenir, luggage and accessories stores. Golf enthusiasts can grab a few extra balls at the PGA Store, while motorcycle lovers will enjoy the Harley-Davidson Shop. General Mitchell is also home to the Renaissance Book Shop, one of the only used book stores located in an airport. It’s a great way to save money should you finish your book before your flight and need a new blockbuster.

Food and drink: Pre-security food options focus on quick and easy service with coffee, pastries and sandwiches on offer. If you’re after a sit-down dinner, there’s also an Italian restaurant. After security there are a few more options, including the great vegetarian offerings at the French Meadow Bakery and Café, and burgers at Johnny Rocket’s. Usinger’s on Concourse C also has a good selection of local Wisconsin cheeses.

Other facilities: Other airport facilities include family play areas, handicapped facilities and a smoking area.

Wi-Fi: There is no free Wi-Fi at the airport, but you can connect through Boingo for $4.95 per hour or $7.95 per day.

 

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Ryan ClareRyan has traveled to more than 15 countries including Canada, France, Austria and Spain. He has an insatiable curiosity that manifests in a knack for travel. He hopes to travel to every continent and experience as many cites and cultures as possible.

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