Flights delayed, some diverted due to potholes that closed 2 runways at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Several flights were delayed and some diverted at General Mitchell International Airport due to potholes on two runways.An airport spokeswoman said around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 both runways had to be closed to repair the pavement.The material used takes time to harden, so the runways couldn't be used while that was ongoing.The spokeswoman said one runway was expected to reopen soon (as of about 5:45 p.m.), and the other was expected to reopen shortly after that.There was no damage to planes, and no injuries.CLICK HERE to check arrivals and departures.
MILWAUKEE -- Several flights were delayed and some diverted at General Mitchell International Airport due to potholes on two runways.An airport spokeswoman said around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 both runways had to be closed to repair the pavement.The material used takes time to harden, so the runways couldn't be used while that was ongoing.The spokeswoman said one runway was expected to reopen soon (as of about 5:45 p.m.), and the other was expected to reopen shortly after that.There was no damage to planes, and no injuries.CLICK HERE to check arrivals and departures.
4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
B-25 displayed at Mitchell International Airport damaged by snow, will undergo repairs; 'It's time-consuming'
MILWAUKEE -- The display that greets you at Mitchell International Airport now sports a broken wing -- and it has nothing to do with vandalism.
MILWAUKEE -- The display that greets you at Mitchell International Airport now sports a broken wing -- and it has nothing to do with vandalism.
Officials: Military aircraft makes emergency landing after possible lightning strike
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
Change collected for the homeless at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County wants to collect spare pocket change from airport travelers to help the homeless.James Mathy is the Milwaukee County housing administrator.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County wants to collect spare pocket change from airport travelers to help the homeless.James Mathy is the Milwaukee County housing administrator.
Watch: Rapper Jacquees arrested at Mitchell Airport, accused of telling deputy 'you're just a white boy with a badge'
MILWAUKEE -- Broadnax Rodriquez, also known as Jacquees, a rapper-singer-songwriter from Georgia was arrested at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport and cited for disorderly conduct on Sunday, May 13.According to an arrest report, while patrolling the baggage area, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy observed a verbal argument between two individuals.
MILWAUKEE -- Broadnax Rodriquez, also known as Jacquees, a rapper-singer-songwriter from Georgia was arrested at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport and cited for disorderly conduct on Sunday, May 13.According to an arrest report, while patrolling the baggage area, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy observed a verbal argument between two individuals.
Milwaukee County Board committee advances proposal to collect change for the homeless at airport
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Board committee on Monday, May 14 approved a proposal that would allow people to donate to the homeless at General Mitchell International Airport.According to a news release from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's office, donations would be collected near security checkpoints, and would "aid in Milwaukee County's fight against homelessness.The proposal was approved by the board's Economic and Community Development Committee Monday via a unanimous vote.“I am grateful that the committee gave its support to this creative solution that can make a real difference in fighting homelessness.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Board committee on Monday, May 14 approved a proposal that would allow people to donate to the homeless at General Mitchell International Airport.According to a news release from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's office, donations would be collected near security checkpoints, and would "aid in Milwaukee County's fight against homelessness.The proposal was approved by the board's Economic and Community Development Committee Monday via a unanimous vote.“I am grateful that the committee gave its support to this creative solution that can make a real difference in fighting homelessness.
Officials offer tips as airport parking lots fill up due to spring break travel
MILWAUKEE -- Many of Mitchell Airport‘s parking facilities are at capacity due to the peak spring break travel period, officials announced Tuesday, March 27.According to a news release from airport officials, the only lot with space remaining is the "Hourly" section of the parking garage.
MILWAUKEE -- Many of Mitchell Airport‘s parking facilities are at capacity due to the peak spring break travel period, officials announced Tuesday, March 27.According to a news release from airport officials, the only lot with space remaining is the "Hourly" section of the parking garage.
Van strikes building at Mitchell International Airport, nobody hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews responded to a building at Mitchell International Airport -- where a van struck a building on Thursday afternoon, March 22.Officials say the van driver was being checked out by EMTs as a precaution.
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews responded to a building at Mitchell International Airport -- where a van struck a building on Thursday afternoon, March 22.Officials say the van driver was being checked out by EMTs as a precaution.
Welcome fit for heroes: Crews return home after working for months to bring power to Puerto Rico
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly two months since nearly 50 people from We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service went to Puerto Rico.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly two months since nearly 50 people from We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service went to Puerto Rico.
'Will be a big hit:' Southwest launches nonstop service from MKE to HOU
MILWAUKEE -- There's now nonstop service from General Mitchell International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, Southwest Airlines officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Thursday, March 8.The celebration featured a space exploration theme in the gate area, in recognition of the major role Houston has played in space exploration history.“These nonstop flights into convenient Hobby Airport will be a big hit with travelers from Wisconsin and Illinois looking to visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center,” County Executive Abele said in a statement. “We now have nonstops from MKE to 50 destinations in North America.
MILWAUKEE -- There's now nonstop service from General Mitchell International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, Southwest Airlines officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Thursday, March 8.The celebration featured a space exploration theme in the gate area, in recognition of the major role Houston has played in space exploration history.“These nonstop flights into convenient Hobby Airport will be a big hit with travelers from Wisconsin and Illinois looking to visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center,” County Executive Abele said in a statement. “We now have nonstops from MKE to 50 destinations in North America.
Airport concessions workers say living wage ordinance not being enforced: '$9.25/hour is not good'
MILWAUKEE -- On Friday, Feb. 9, a group known as the "Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers" announced an employee hiring partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on Monday, Feb. 12, concessions workers at General Mitchell International Airport called for a similar deal.The concessions workers held signs as they spoke during a news conference Monday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- On Friday, Feb. 9, a group known as the "Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers" announced an employee hiring partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on Monday, Feb. 12, concessions workers at General Mitchell International Airport called for a similar deal.The concessions workers held signs as they spoke during a news conference Monday morning.
SkyWest purchases 200,000 square foot double hangar at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- SkyWest Airlines on Thursday, Jan. 11 became the new owner of a large hangar complex near General Mitchell International Airport.SkyWest bought the double hangar, which is nearly 200,000 square feet.
MILWAUKEE -- SkyWest Airlines on Thursday, Jan. 11 became the new owner of a large hangar complex near General Mitchell International Airport.SkyWest bought the double hangar, which is nearly 200,000 square feet.
Ex-Sheriff David Clarke says he is making media "taste their own blood" after FBI investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says he is making the media "taste their own blood" after it was revealed that Clarke had been under the FBI's scrutiny early last year.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says he is making the media "taste their own blood" after it was revealed that Clarke had been under the FBI's scrutiny early last year.
SkyWest flight diverted to Milwaukee airport over possible mechanical issues
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.
"One of our busiest days:" Avoid airport chaos when traveling this holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It's one of the busiest times travel days of the year.
MILWAUKEE -- It's one of the busiest times travel days of the year.
Get to your gate faster: TSA offers holiday travel tips to avoid security slowdown 🛫
MILWAUKEE -- During the holiday season, up to 13,000 passengers fly out of General Mitchell International Airport every day.
MILWAUKEE -- During the holiday season, up to 13,000 passengers fly out of General Mitchell International Airport every day.
Keep your eyes to the skies: Airbus tests A350-1000 from Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- If you're anywhere near Mitchell International Airport this week, keep your eyes peeled for a passenger jet that is typically not seen in these parts.An Airbus A350-1000 is in town for some cold weather engine testing.Photos courtesy of Dan Grimm.A little more than a year ago, Airbus sent an A380 to Mitchell for two weeks of icing tests on a jet engine that would eventually power the A350-1000.Airport officials last year said the Airbus would be flying frequently during its Milwaukee visit.
MILWAUKEE -- If you're anywhere near Mitchell International Airport this week, keep your eyes peeled for a passenger jet that is typically not seen in these parts.An Airbus A350-1000 is in town for some cold weather engine testing.Photos courtesy of Dan Grimm.A little more than a year ago, Airbus sent an A380 to Mitchell for two weeks of icing tests on a jet engine that would eventually power the A350-1000.Airport officials last year said the Airbus would be flying frequently during its Milwaukee visit.