General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)
Large airport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | General Mitchell International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMKE |
| IATA | MKE |
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°56'50" W 87°53'48" 42.94720, -87.89660 |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 9,990 ft (3045 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 4,182 ft (1275 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 4,797 ft (1462 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 8,300 ft (2530 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,537 ft (1688 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Mitchell International Airport at a glance
General Mitchell International Airport is a large airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as MKE. The field elevation of 723 ft (220 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMKE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 9,990 ft (3045 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMKE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to General Mitchell International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Regional Airport | KENW | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Chicago Executive Airport | KPWK | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | KORD | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field | KMSN | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Dupage Airport | KDPA | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Mitchell International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 723 ft field elevation of General Mitchell International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about General Mitchell International Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Mitchell International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Mitchell International Airport is KMKE, and its IATA code is MKE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Mitchell International Airport above sea level?
General Mitchell International Airport sits at an elevation of 723 feet (220 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Mitchell International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9472, -87.8966 — in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenosha Regional Airport, about 39 km away.
Does KMKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMKE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at General Mitchell International Airport?
General Mitchell International Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 9,990 ft (3045 m) with a PEM surface.