Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

'We're all very excited:' Midwest Express initially flying to Grand Rapids, Omaha and Cincinnati

August 28, 2019 4:38pm CDT

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

August 27, 2019 5:14pm CDT

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

August 6, 2019 11:51am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- By the end of the 2019, you could be flying with the revived Midwest Express Airlines.

2 arrested at airport, accused in identity theft scheme, appear in court, 1 pleads not guilty

June 17, 2019 11:06am CDT

2 from Michigan accused of identity theft; lost wallet leads to their arrest

June 14, 2019 5:28pm CDT

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

June 11, 2019 3:14pm CDT

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

May 17, 2019 10:01am CDT

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

April 8, 2019 5:31pm CDT

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

April 3, 2019 11:18am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a refresh of restaurants and retail shops.

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

February 5, 2019 8:39am CST

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

February 3, 2019 6:08pm CST

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

January 31, 2019 4:23pm CST

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.

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

January 29, 2019 5:32pm CST

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

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

January 27, 2019 5:39pm CST

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.

'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

January 15, 2019 5:03pm CST

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.