# MKE — General Mitchell International Airport > Machine-readable reference for MKE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mke HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mke Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mke.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MKE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T23:00:28.786+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: General Mitchell International Airport - IATA: MKE - ICAO: KMKE - City: Milwaukee - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) south of downtown Milwaukee - Runways: 5 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 4.6M - Hub for: Southern Airways Express - Official website: https://www.mitchellairport.com ## Overview Welcome Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) offers a travel experience that's more akin to a Midwestern train station than a bustling airport. Conveniently located 5.8 miles south of downtown, MKE is cherished by frequent flyers for its compact layout and local charm—think Summerfest vibes, craft beers, and a connection into the Amtrak and city bus networks. For those weary of the sprawling and hectic Chicago hubs, MKE presents a calm and efficient alternative with its manageable security lines and short transit times. At a glance Handling 4.6 million passengers annually, MKE is Southern Airways Express' hub. It boasts a single, easily navigable terminal—aptly named the Main Terminal—enabling seamless strolls between gates. The airport's five runways maintain a smooth operational flow year-round, while parking is relatively stress-free, starting at $11 per day for the Saver Parking lot. Terminals & layout MKE’s Main Terminal is your gateway to airlines such as Air Canada, Southwest, and United. It's easy to navigate, with clear signage pointing you to the correct gate or baggage claim. The terminal’s design makes most connections doable within a mere 10 to 15 m… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/terminals/main ## Dining (36) - **Auntie Anne's | Cinnabon** — Main · Snack · Bakery · $ · Open 4 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-cinnabon-main - **Auntie Anne's** — Main · Snack · Pretzels · $ · Open 4 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-main - **Barons' Beer Garden** — Main · Local · Beer Garden · $$ · Open 5:30 am to 6 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/barons-beer-garden-main - **Blue's Egg** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/blue-s-egg - **Bonne Terre** — Main · French · Café · $ · Open 4 am to 6 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/bonne-terre-main - **Burger King** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/burger-king - **Caribou Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/caribou-coffee - **Chili's** — Main · Casual Dining · American · $$ · Open 4:30 am to last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/chili-s-main - **Chili's Too** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/chili-s-too - **Concordia Market** — Main · Local · Market · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/concordia-market-main - **Cousins Subs** — Main · Fast Casual · Sandwiches · $ · Open 5 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/cousins-subs-main - **Dunkin' Donuts** — Main · Coffee · Bakery · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/dunkin-donuts-main - **Farmer's Fridge** — Main · Healthy · Vending · $ · Open 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge-main - **French Meadow Bakery and Cafe** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/french-meadow-bakery-and-cafe - **Garden District Kitchen and Bar** — Main · American · Casual Dining · $$ · Open 5 am to last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/garden-district-kitchen-and-bar-main - **Great American Bagel** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/great-american-bagel - **Great American Bagel Bakery** — Main · Bakery · Breakfast · $ · Open 4:30 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/great-american-bagel-bakery-main - **Jamba** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/jamba - **Jet Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/jet-bar - **Lakefront Brewing** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/lakefront-brewing - **Leinenkugel's Leinie Lodge** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/leinenkugel-s-leinie-lodge - **Miller Brewhouse** — Main · Local · American · $$ · Bar open from 9 am to 6 pm; Kitchen open from 10 am to 5 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/miller-brewhouse-main - **MKE Streetside Market** — Main · Local · Market · $ · Open 5 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/mke-streetside-market-main - **Mo's Irish Pub** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/mo-s-irish-pub - **Mocha Joes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/mocha-joes - **Nonna Bartolotta's** — $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/nonna-bartolotta-s - **Noodles & Company** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/noodles-company - **Northpoint Custard** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/northpoint-custard - **Pizzeria Piccola** — Main · Italian · Pizza · $$ · Open 5 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/pizzeria-piccola-main - **Popeyes** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/popeyes - **Qdoba Mexican Eats** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/qdoba-mexican-eats - **Quiznos** — $$ · 24:00 (historical) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/quiznos - **Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/rock-bottom-restaurant-and-brewery - **Seattle's Best Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/seattle-s-best-coffee - **Starbucks** — Main · Coffee · Café · $ · Open 4:30 am to 7 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/starbucks-main - **Vino Volo** — Main · Wine Bar · Casual Dining · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/restaurants/vino-volo-main ## Lounges (9) - **Airspace Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, day pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/airspace-lounge - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — access: Concourse C, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club - **Delta Sky Club** — access: Concourse D, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/delta-sky-club - **Military Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, military access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/military-lounge - **Priority Pass Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, card access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/priority-pass-lounge - **The Club MKE** — access: Main Terminal, independent lounge, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/the-club-mke - **United Club** — access: Concourse C, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/united-club - **USO Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, military access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/uso-lounge - **USO Lounge** — Main · access: Active Duty Military ID · 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/lounges/uso-lounge-main ## Shops (27) - **Bay View Exchange** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/bay-view-exchange-main - **Best Buy Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/best-buy-express - **Brew City Brand** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/brew-city-brand-main - **Brighton** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/brighton - **Bronzeville Crossing** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/bronzeville-crossing-main - **Brooks Brothers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/brooks-brothers - **Discover Wisconsin** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/discover-wisconsin - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/hudson - **Hudson Booksellers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/hudson-booksellers - **InMotion** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/inmotion - **Lake Country Travel Mart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/lake-country-travel-mart - **Lego Store Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/lego-store-kiosk - **MAC Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/mac-cosmetics - **Miller - The Brewery Shop** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/miller-the-brewery-shop-main - **Miller Valley Market** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/miller-valley-market-main - **MKE Lakeshore Supply** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/mke-lakeshore-supply-main - **No Boundaries** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/no-boundaries-main - **PGA Tour Shop** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/pga-tour-shop-main - **Renaissance Books** — Main · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/renaissance-books-main - **Scoreboard** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/scoreboard-main - **SPANX** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/spanx-main - **Summerfest Marketplace** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/summerfest-marketplace-main - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/sunglass-hut - **Tech on the Go** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/tech-on-the-go - **Travel + Leisure** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/travel-leisure - **TripAdvisor Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/tripadvisor-store - **Vera Bradley** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/shops/vera-bradley ## Parking (14) - **Amtrak Station Parking** — Long stay · $11 / day/day · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/amtrak-station-parking - **Credit Card Express Lot** — Short‑term automated parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/credit-card-express-lot - **Daily Parking** — Long stay · $18 / day/day, $2 / hr/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/daily-parking - **Electric Vehicle Charging Area** — Hourly Parking · $5/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/electric-vehicle-charging-area - **Employee Parking Lot** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/employee-parking-lot - **Hourly Parking** — Short stay · $27 / day/day, $2 / hr/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/hourly-parking - **Park & Ride North Lot** — Commuter parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/park-ride-north-lot - **Park & Ride South Lot** — Commuter parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/park-ride-south-lot - **Premium Parking** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/premium-parking - **Remote Lot** — Long‑term economy parking · $11/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/remote-lot - **Saver Parking** — Remote · $11 / day/day, $2 / hr/hr · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/saver-parking - **SuperSaver Lot** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/supersaver-lot - **Surface Parking** — Long stay · $18 / day/day, $2 / hr/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/surface-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $28 / day/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **Badger Bus** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/badger-bus - **FlixBus** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/flixbus - **Greyhound** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/greyhound - **Hiawatha Service** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/hiawatha-service - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/lyft - **Milwaukee County Transit System Route 55** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/milwaukee-county-transit-system-route-55 - **Milwaukee County Transit System Route 80** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/milwaukee-county-transit-system-route-80 - **Private Airport Shuttle** — Van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/private-airport-shuttle - **Rental Car Shuttle** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/rental-car-shuttle - **Taxi** — Metered cab URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/taxi - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mke/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If you're making a tight connection, MKE’s layout allows walking between any gate in under 15 minutes. Many travelers report stress-free 35-minute connections. - _Time_: Plan to arrive 75–90 minutes before your flight during off-peak times; security wait times are often under 10 minutes, though earlier on Mondays and holidays, a greater buffer is advisable. - _Local_: Stop by Renaissance Books in the Main Terminal for a pre-flight browse through its towering used book collection. - _Money_: Parking at MKE is significantly less expensive than at larger hubs. The SuperSaver Lot is a budget-friendly choice at $11 per day. - _Avoid_: Food options thin out after early evening. If arriving late, eat before reaching the airport or face limited choices. - _Quiet_: Bay View Exchange in Concourse C offers a more peaceful shopping experience than the busier sections of the terminal. - _Local_: Brew City Brand in Concourse C & D is the go-to for Milwaukee-themed apparel and quirky local designs. ## Travellers notes mentioning MKE - [Cleveland, Indianapolis, or Milwaukee: which Midwest ‘little hub’ actually feels big once you’re airside?](https://airport.flights/notes/cle-how-cleveland-indianapolis) — by Caleb Brockway, 2026-07-07 For Midwest flyers choosing between Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee, the real lounge and food winner changes based on time, budget, and status. Here’s how CLE, IND, and MKE quietly punch above their weight once yo - [Nine Lounges, One Terminal: How Milwaukee Mitchell Uses Lounges To Shape Passenger Flow](https://airport.flights/notes/mke-how-milwaukee-s-9-lounges) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-05 Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is organized around a single main terminal footprint with nine catalogued lounges, two dedicated military spaces, and 12 dining options. It is a case study in how dense loun --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MKE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mke/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mke/departures — HTML page with live departures