Southwest launches new nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Nashville, Cleveland
MILWAUKEE -- The largest carrier at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport, Southwest Airlines, will launch new nonstop routes from MKE to Nashville International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport later this year.The new flights will be served twice daily beginning November 4th, and are available for purchase now only at Southwest.com.
Mitchell Airport hosts TSA PreCheck temporary application center May 8th-12th
MILWAUKEE -- Those looking to get through security faster at General Mitchell International Airport can sign up for TSA's PreCheck.Starting Monday, May 8th, a temporary application center will be set up at the airport.
TSA officials share photo of "inert grenade" found in bag at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- An "inert grenade" was discovered inside a bag at General Mitchell International Airport, according to a post on the TSA's Instagram account.TSA officials shared a photo of the device on their Instagram page on Tuesday, May 2nd, along with this message:
Unknown substance leaking from somewhere inside grounds of airport
MILWAUKEE -- An unknown substance is leaking from somewhere inside the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.Officials say they do not know the source of the substance -- or even what that substance may be.Fire officials are taking precautions -- trying to protect the nearby creek from contamination.
Man who got to tarmac at Mitchell Intl. Airport, remove clothing has been cited
MILWAUKEE -- The man who managed to get out onto the tarmac at Mitchell International Airport and remove his clothing has been cited for disorderly conduct.The incident happened on Wednesday, April 5th outside Concourse D at the airport.The man got onto the tarmac via an emergency exit that is open to the public.
Pres. Trump visits Kenosha, promotes "buy American, hire American" policies, addresses dairy crisis
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump visited Snap-on Tools in Kenosha on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th -- promoting "buy American, hire American" policies, and telling the crowd that no administration has done more in its first 90 days than his.In a 21-minute speech, President Trump veered from his "buy American" executive order to pledge support for Wisconsin dairy farmers in resolving a dispute with Canada.
Officials: FedEx cargo plane suffers bird strike, circles back to Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at Mitchell International Airport say a FedEx cargo plane that departed around 6:30 a.m. suffered a bird strike early on Saturday, April 8th.Out of precaution, officials say the plane circled back to Mitchell and safely landed at about 6:45 a.m.The airfield was very briefly shut down as the plane approached and landed as a safety measure.Officials say once the plane landed and taxied back to its hangar, the field was reopened and flights resumed as normal.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WATCH: Caught on camera -- a naked man on the tarmac at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Caught on camera Wednesday, April 5th at General Mitchell International Airport -- a NAKED MAN on the tarmac!It happened outside Concourse D.Airport officials told FOX6 News a man managed to get out onto the tarmac via an emergency exit that's open to the public -- and undress.
General Mitchell International Airport sees delays, cancellations due to East Coast snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- The snowstorm affecting the East Coast impacted Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 14th -- causing a lot of headaches for travelers at General Mitchell International Airport.
Snow in SE WI, expected Nor'easter impacts flights at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- With snow falling all day on Monday, March 13th, there were numerous delays and cancellations at General Mitchell International Airport.As of Monday afternoon, thousands of flights had been canceled.
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at Mitchell Airport; passenger allowed to continue
MILWAUKEE -- A loaded firearm was found in a carry-on bag at General Mitchell International Airport Monday morning, March 13th, according to a release from the Transportation Security Administration.According to the TSA, a 9mm caliber Ruger LC9, loaded with seven rounds, was found in a passenger’s carry-on bag during X-ray screening at the C Concourse security checkpoint.Per standard procedure, TSA alerted local law enforcement.
"Emblem of the heroes of America:" Vietnam era fighter hoisted into place at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The warplane of Captain Lance Sijan, a Vietnam War veteran and Bay View Medal of Honor recipient, is being hoisted onto the pedestal at its new home at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday morning, March 6th.
Aerotropolis plan seeks to unite development efforts around Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A new plan is designed to attract more development around General Mitchell International Airport.Aerotropolis Milwaukee is recommending ways the airport can be used as a tool to promote more activity.It includes a variety of transportation and zoning proposals across cities in southern Milwaukee County.The plan also focuses on six growth areas, many of which are already the target of local planning efforts.
"This is a special project:" Warplane of Vietnam War hero Lance Sijan on its way to new home
MILWAUKEE -- The warplane of Captain Lance Sijan, a Vietnam War veteran and Bay View Medal of Honor recipient, has been removed from its pedestal outside of what used to be the 440th Airlift Wing compound at Mitchell International Airport.The jet was removed from that location so that it can be placed in a more prominent spot on the western side of the airport; a place where it will be more visible to more people.
"A lot of people are stranded:" Massive winter storm in Northeast forces flight cancellations in Midwest
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm, expected to dump up to a foot of snow in the Northeast was causing a lot of problems on the roads and in the air, Thursday, February 9th -- and not just in the Northeast.