Terry Slaybaugh named new airport director for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What went wrong? KC-135 from 128th Air Refueling Wing forced to make emergency landing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
Aircraft makes emergency landing at Mitchell Airport after experiencing possible mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
Blizzard of 2015 not done yet, but the good news? Travel is beginning to get back to normal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
Monster storm hitting Northeast having ripple effect on flights, affecting Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
FBI pursuing leads after bomb threats made targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, one from MKE
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
Bomb threat sends fighter jets to escort plane headed from Milwaukee to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
TSA uncovers lipstick knife in carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
"Smoke in lavatory:" Commuter jet lands safely moments after leaving Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
Report: Opponents of streetcar project to force delay on Common Council vote
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
Frontier Airlines shuts down reservation operations in Milwaukee, 140 workers affected
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
Big travel day: Packers fans fly out to Seattle for NFC Championship game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
Flight headed to Phoenix from Milwaukee had to return to Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
End of an era: Very last AirTran Airways flight departs from Mitchell International Airport Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The very last AirTran Airways flight departed from General Mitchell International Airport on Sunday evening, December 28th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The very last AirTran Airways flight departed from General Mitchell International Airport on Sunday evening, December 28th.
Waiting at the airport on Christmas morning is tough, but it paid off, as families were reunited
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The airport isn't likely where most people want to be on Christmas morning, but sometimes, things don't go as planned.At Mitchell International Airport on Christmas morning, FOX6 News found sisters, waiting for one more."She had to come later than the rest of us," one of the sisters said.Tammara and Tim Coates was waiting for their three daughters.A mother and her two young children were waiting for a BIG surprise.The trip to Mitchell International Airport was supposed to be an in-and-out job for these families, but a text message delivered some bad news."We were constantly texting to make sure we were on time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The airport isn't likely where most people want to be on Christmas morning, but sometimes, things don't go as planned.At Mitchell International Airport on Christmas morning, FOX6 News found sisters, waiting for one more."She had to come later than the rest of us," one of the sisters said.Tammara and Tim Coates was waiting for their three daughters.A mother and her two young children were waiting for a BIG surprise.The trip to Mitchell International Airport was supposed to be an in-and-out job for these families, but a text message delivered some bad news."We were constantly texting to make sure we were on time.
Christmas Eve a busy travel day, but things go smoothly at Mitchell, drivers excited about low gas prices
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A very busy travel day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th as folks hit the road to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A very busy travel day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th as folks hit the road to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
Despite East Coast weather, most flights leave Mitchell Intl. Airport on time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A winter storm is snarling travel across the East Coast the day before Thanksgiving.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A winter storm is snarling travel across the East Coast the day before Thanksgiving.
FAA data: Wisconsin airport runways see 20 close calls per year
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Data from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates there have been dozens of close calls on airport runways in Wisconsin throughout the past 13 years.A report by Gannett Wisconsin Media determined pilots have averted disaster 272 times at 12 of the state's airports, an average of about 20 times each year, since October 2001.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Data from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates there have been dozens of close calls on airport runways in Wisconsin throughout the past 13 years.A report by Gannett Wisconsin Media determined pilots have averted disaster 272 times at 12 of the state's airports, an average of about 20 times each year, since October 2001.
Suspicious object discovered on Delta flight headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee; plane returns to gate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Delta Airlines tells FOX6 News Delta Flight 1874 from Milwaukee to Atlanta had to return to the gate at General Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, November 19th after a suspicious object was found in a seat as the plane was taxiing out.Delta says all of those on board were de-planed, and authorities responded to the aircraft.The plane was able to take off shortly before 7:30 p.m. after it was cleared.Delta says it is assisting authorities in the investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Delta Airlines tells FOX6 News Delta Flight 1874 from Milwaukee to Atlanta had to return to the gate at General Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, November 19th after a suspicious object was found in a seat as the plane was taxiing out.Delta says all of those on board were de-planed, and authorities responded to the aircraft.The plane was able to take off shortly before 7:30 p.m. after it was cleared.Delta says it is assisting authorities in the investigation.
Casket cart for fallen heroes dedicated, presented to Southwest Airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.