Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Passengers at MKE don't mind extra wait after Boeing Max jets grounded: 'It's smart'

March 13, 2019 10:14pm CDT

'It's very impressive:' Airport snow removal creates 2-story mound dubbed 'Mount Mitchell'

February 27, 2019 4:24pm CST

Mitchell International Airport drops 'General' from name, adds Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped "General" from its name -- and replaced it with Milwaukee.An airport spokesperson says they are adding "Milwaukee" to identify our geographical location -- and better market the airport to travelers."Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, rather than General Mitchell International Airport.

February 5, 2019 8:39am CST

Pothole shuts down runway at Mitchell International Airport

MILWAUKEE -- A spokeswoman with General Mitchell International Airport said Sunday evening, Feb. 3 a pothole led airport officials to close a runway.The pothole was caused by the subzero temperatures we saw last week, and the subsequent rapid warming.The airport spokeswoman said the pothole was being filled and cured by crews.The second runway was being used for the time being.

February 3, 2019 6:08pm CST

Bitter cold leads to thousands of flight cancellations and delays in Milwaukee, Chicago

MILWAUKEE -- More than 4,000 flights were canceled at Chicago's two international airports amid a deep freeze that brought record cold temperatures to the Midwest, and there were dozens of cancellations at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee as well.FOX6's cameras captured some travelers who ended up spending the night at the airport.

January 31, 2019 4:23pm CST

Southwest Air: Service to Mitchell Intl. Airport, others may be disrupted due to bitter cold

MILWAUKEE -- Bitter cold temperatures have prompted Southwest Airlines to indicate service may be shut down at multiple airports possibly through Friday, Feb. 1.

January 29, 2019 5:32pm CST

Major airlines at Mitchell Airport offer travel waivers during winter storm Jan. 27-28

MILWAUKEE -- Some of the major airlines at General Mitchell International Airport were set to issue travel waivers, with a major winter storm set to impact southeast Wisconsin beginning Sunday night, Jan. 27.

January 27, 2019 5:39pm CST

'Should be a lot better:' Milwaukee travelers rejoice after government shutdown ends

January 25, 2019 9:25pm CST

Officials: Cargo plane made emergency landing at General Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- A private plane made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 15.According to airport officials, the small cargo plane had a gear issue and had to make an emergency landing near the 128th Air Refueling Wing.

January 15, 2019 5:03pm CST

Flight from Wisconsin: Case of Spotted Cow is precious cargo at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- You know you're from Wisconsin when...

January 12, 2019 5:42pm CST

'Everything was smooth:' Partial government shutdown not impacting travelers at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, Jan. 8 marked the 18th day of the partial government shutdown -- with government agencies feeling it.

January 8, 2019 4:31pm CST

'Smooth sailing:' Christmas Eve 1 of the busiest days of the year at Mitchell Airport 🎅✈️

December 24, 2018 6:05pm CST

Flying by air this holiday season? Tips you can use to your advantage

MILWAUKEE -- Holiday travelers are making their way to Mitchell International Airport -- on their way to family and friends in places around the nation and world.

December 24, 2018 8:08am CST

Holidays 'an emotional time' at Mitchell Airport, as families say 'hello' and 'goodbye' ✈️🎄

MILWAUKEE -- Travel plays a huge role in many of our Christmas traditions, and on Sunday, Dec. 23, General Mitchell International Airport was a busy place -- as some were welcomed home for the holidays, while others departed to visit loved ones.

December 23, 2018 10:07pm CST