Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

NFL Draft in Green Bay; Milwaukee rolls out red carpet for visitors

April 23, 2025 5:46pm CDT

The sports world will be focused on Green Bay, Wisconsin this week. But Milwaukee will not be left out of the action during the NFL Draft.

Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Detroit

April 16, 2025 8:51am CDT

Spirit Airlines announced on Wednesday, April 16 plans to add new nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Detroit, Michigan beginning June 13.

2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay; Wisconsin airports brace for traffic surge

April 13, 2025 9:05pm CDT

Air travel is about to take off at Wisconsin airports ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Guns at Wisconsin airports: TSA stops 5 in March; 'tremendous risk'

March 27, 2025 10:36am CDT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding passengers that firearms are never allowed in carry-on baggage, after officers intercepted two firearms in one day at Appleton International Airport (ATW) this week.

Milwaukee airport, Make-A-Wish unveil new 'Kids Zones'

March 20, 2025 1:52pm CDT

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin on Thursday unveiled new children's play areas.

Spring break travel; Milwaukee Mitchell airport expects busy season

March 10, 2025 10:55am CDT

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport officials will hold a conference on Monday, March 10, ahead of this year’s busy spring break travel season.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport cargo facility groundbreaking

February 27, 2025 4:22pm CST

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new cargo facility.

Southwest Airlines expanding Milwaukee-San Diego nonstop service

February 6, 2025 12:32pm CST

Southwest Airlines is expanding its nonstop service between Milwaukee and San Diego starting in fall 2025.

Milwaukee airport surpasses 6.3 million passengers in 2024

February 3, 2025 9:35am CST

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, Feb. 2 that the airport welcomed 6,316,245 travelers in 2024. That is up 5% from 2023.

Public records detail aviation close calls in Milwaukee, Chicago

January 31, 2025 5:30pm CST

Public records show at the three biggest airports in Milwaukee and the Chicago area, there have been multiple "near mid-air collisions" and other "close calls" in recent years.

DC plane crash; Milwaukee flyers approach travel unsettled, heartbroken

January 30, 2025 3:27pm CST

At least one flight to Washington, D.C. was canceled out of Milwaukee. FOX6 News checked in at Mitchell International Airport to see how travelers are dealing with the news out of our nation's capital.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: TSA stops 16 firearms in 2024

January 15, 2025 1:40pm CST

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 16 firearms at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport security checkpoints in 2024.

Milwaukee airport sees holiday travel rush

December 24, 2024 9:37pm CST

FOX6 photojournalist Collin Schemenauer shows what some airport travelers had to say ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah.

TSA at Milwaukee Mitchell International offers holiday travel tips

November 22, 2024 10:24am CST

Ahead of a busy weekend kicking off the holiday travel season, officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are offering helpful tips so Milwaukee travelers are prepared to get through the checkpoint safely and efficiently.

2025 Milwaukee Air & Water Show; US Navy's Blue Angels to headline

November 20, 2024 9:25am CST

When the Milwaukee Air & Water Show takes flight in July 2025, it will be headlined by the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels.

Frontier Airlines adds nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Tampa

November 19, 2024 9:36am CST

Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 plans to add nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Tampa International Airport beginning in March 2025.