Milwaukee airport surpasses 6.3 million passengers in 2024
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
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
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
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 16 firearms at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport security checkpoints in 2024.
Milwaukee airport sees holiday travel rush
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
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
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
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.
Snow removal training accident at Milwaukee airport; minor injuries
Two Mitchell International Airport workers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries early Wednesday morning, Nov. 13 following an accident.
Milwaukee airport plane emergency landing; no injuries reported
A plane made an emergency landing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport: federal funds needed for new terminal
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is working to secure federal funding for a new international terminal.
Fuel spill cleanup near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Cleanup efforts are underway after a fuel spill involving an airline contractor near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Southwest Airlines adds nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Austin
Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 plans to add nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Austin, Texas.
Vote for Milwaukee's 'Birdie' in the TSA's Cutest Canine contest
Voting begins today (Aug. 19) in the TSA’s 2024 Cutest Canine contest and Birdie, a three-year-old Yellow Lab/Vizsla mix at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport is one of four finalists in this year’s contest.
Aviation event aims to inspire Milwaukee youth: 'It was wonderful'
Members of the Milwaukee County Youth Commission took flight on Saturday morning. An event was held at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Global tech outage: Milwaukee Mitchell Airport flights impacted
A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world – including at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Mail delivery to Mitchell International Airport suspended during RNC
The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver any mail to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport during the week of the Republican National Convention, July 15-18.
Nonstop Delta flights for Packer games; Milwaukee, Green Bay service
It'll be easier for Packer fans to travel to NFL games this season, thanks to Delta Air Lines. Delta announced several nonstop flights to and from Milwaukee and Green Bay for certain 2024 Packer games.