MKE
General Mitchell International Airport
Milwaukee · United StatesICAO KMKE
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is an airport serving Milwaukee, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 42° 56' 49.9" N, 87° 53' 47.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 723 feet (220 meters) above sea level. With 30 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
30
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
723/ 220m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MKE
ICAO Code
KMKE
City
Milwaukee
Country
United States
Elevation
723 ft
Local Time
11:37 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:42.9472°
Longitude:-87.8966°
Popular Routes from MKE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 669 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 275 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 896 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 367 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 1,460 mi | 3h 26m | medium-haul | 367 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 1,066 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 268 kg | View |
| MSP | Minneapolis, United States | 297 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 67 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 28 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 860 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 353 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 641 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 651 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 267 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 634 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 260 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MKE
12 active airlines serving General Mitchell International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to General Mitchell International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | Chicago | United States | 108 km |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | Chicago | United States | 130 km |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field | MSN | Madison | United States | 119 km |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | GRB | Green Bay | United States | 172 km |
| Muskegon County Airport | MKG | Muskegon | United States | 137 km |
| Appleton International Airport | ATW | Appleton | United States | 154 km |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport | RFD | Rockford | United States | 129 km |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport | GRR | Grand Rapids | United States | 194 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 42° 56' 49.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 87° 53' 47.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 42.947201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -87.896599
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:37 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 723 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 220 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for General Mitchell International Airport?
The IATA code for General Mitchell International Airport is MKE, and its ICAO code is KMKE. The airport is located in Milwaukee, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from MKE?
There are 30 direct destinations available from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, United States.
What airlines fly from MKE?
There are 12 airlines operating from MKE, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alitalia, and more.
What timezone is General Mitchell International Airport in?
General Mitchell International Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of General Mitchell International Airport?
General Mitchell International Airport sits at an elevation of 723 feet (220 meters) above sea level.
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