Air travelers face new ID requirements to board flights before the holidays in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Important changes are taking place for air travelers across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- Important changes are taking place for air travelers across the country.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport gets a makeover, includes 22 new stores and restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a makeover.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a makeover.
Southwest to end direct flights from Milwaukee to New York in April 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines confirms to FOX6 News that effective April 14, 2020, the airline will no longer be flying nonstop from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to New York.
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines confirms to FOX6 News that effective April 14, 2020, the airline will no longer be flying nonstop from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to New York.
'You can help us:' MKE Mitchell Airport launches campaign to educate local travelers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Monday, Oct. 21 introduced a new campaign series featuring animated videos that aim to educate local travelers about the importance of starting their flights from MKE.According to a press release, results of the airport's recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, they could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin's economy.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Monday, Oct. 21 introduced a new campaign series featuring animated videos that aim to educate local travelers about the importance of starting their flights from MKE.According to a press release, results of the airport's recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, they could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin's economy.
2-seat private plane runs into grass at end of runway at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say a two-seat private plane landed "long" on a runway -- and ran into the grass at the end of that runway.There were no injuries as a result of this incident -- and it is not clear when the plane will be removed from the grassy area.Airport officials say this incident had little impact on airport operations.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say a two-seat private plane landed "long" on a runway -- and ran into the grass at the end of that runway.There were no injuries as a result of this incident -- and it is not clear when the plane will be removed from the grassy area.Airport officials say this incident had little impact on airport operations.
'We're all very excited:' Midwest Express initially flying to Grand Rapids, Omaha and Cincinnati
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Express announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Express announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Midwest Express ready to announce initial flight destinations on Wednesday, Aug. 28
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Express will announce on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Express will announce on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Midwest Express aims to launch flights from Milwaukee by end of 2019
MILWAUKEE -- By the end of the 2019, you could be flying with the revived Midwest Express Airlines.
MILWAUKEE -- By the end of the 2019, you could be flying with the revived Midwest Express Airlines.
2 from Michigan accused of identity theft; lost wallet leads to their arrest
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman from Michigan are accused of identity theft, but their alleged scheme landed them in custody at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman from Michigan are accused of identity theft, but their alleged scheme landed them in custody at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
TSA discovered 2 loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport in 3 days
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Transportation Security Administration discovered two loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport at security screening checkpoints over a three-day period.According to a news release from TSA officials, on Sunday, June 9, a .22 caliber Ruger, loaded with nine rounds, was found during X-ray screening at one of the checkpoints.On Tuesday morning, June 11, another passenger brought a .380 caliber Sig Sauer, loaded with eight rounds, in a carry-on bag.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Transportation Security Administration discovered two loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport at security screening checkpoints over a three-day period.According to a news release from TSA officials, on Sunday, June 9, a .22 caliber Ruger, loaded with nine rounds, was found during X-ray screening at one of the checkpoints.On Tuesday morning, June 11, another passenger brought a .380 caliber Sig Sauer, loaded with eight rounds, in a carry-on bag.
Miami man headed to Denver busted with Adderall and no prescription at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A Miami, Florida man was busted at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with Adderall he did not have a prescription for.Jerome Hunt, 39, faces one count of possession of a controlled substance.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, May 3, deputies at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport notified a sergeant with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program about a possible incident in which bulk cash was smuggled by a passenger.
MILWAUKEE -- A Miami, Florida man was busted at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with Adderall he did not have a prescription for.Jerome Hunt, 39, faces one count of possession of a controlled substance.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, May 3, deputies at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport notified a sergeant with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program about a possible incident in which bulk cash was smuggled by a passenger.
New Corporate Recognition Program kicked off at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Fiserv President and CEO Jeffery Yabuki stressed the importance of community as they kicked off a new Corporate Recognition Program at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) on Monday, April 8.Fiserv, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Fiserv President and CEO Jeffery Yabuki stressed the importance of community as they kicked off a new Corporate Recognition Program at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) on Monday, April 8.Fiserv, Inc.
Restaurants, retail shops at Mitchell International Airport remodeled or replaced by 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a refresh of restaurants and retail shops.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a refresh of restaurants and retail shops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.