$9 million safety project planned for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
Mitchell Airport considering expansion of its main terminal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
Miller Brewhouse opens at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
Vince Berry is an energetic shoe shiner at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
Flight experiences generator issue; able to land safely at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
Taxi stand moves at Mitchell Airport, causing some confusion
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.
Ground transportation changes coming to Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers using Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport should be aware that a number of ground transportation passenger pick-up areas are being temporarily relocated due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.The following changes will go into effect beginning Monday, March 3rd:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers using Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport should be aware that a number of ground transportation passenger pick-up areas are being temporarily relocated due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.The following changes will go into effect beginning Monday, March 3rd:
Both major runways at Mitchell nonoperational for period of time Wed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Cessna private jet on Wednesday afternoon, February 19th experienced a mechanical issue with its landing gear as it was in the process of taxiing off the runway.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Cessna private jet on Wednesday afternoon, February 19th experienced a mechanical issue with its landing gear as it was in the process of taxiing off the runway.
Dozens of cancellations at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport says there were about 40 flights cancelled on Monday, February 17th because of the inclement weather.Most of the cancelled flights were by Southwest Airlines -- which airport officials said tends to proactively cancel flights so people can re-book from home and not drive through the inclement weather.Just about every flight to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was cancelled due to the poor conditions at both airports.Officials say crews at Mitchell did a "great job" of clearing runways -- which are two miles long and 200 feet wide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport says there were about 40 flights cancelled on Monday, February 17th because of the inclement weather.Most of the cancelled flights were by Southwest Airlines -- which airport officials said tends to proactively cancel flights so people can re-book from home and not drive through the inclement weather.Just about every flight to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was cancelled due to the poor conditions at both airports.Officials say crews at Mitchell did a "great job" of clearing runways -- which are two miles long and 200 feet wide.
Arrest made in $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
Mitchell Airport extends free parking for passenger pickups
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – General Mitchell International Airport has announced that the free parking grace period in the hourly and surface lots will be extended from 30 minutes to one hour for the duration of the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.By extending free parking to a full hour, drivers picking up passengers will have more time to park in the hourly section of the parking garage or surface lot and meet their parties in the main terminal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – General Mitchell International Airport has announced that the free parking grace period in the hourly and surface lots will be extended from 30 minutes to one hour for the duration of the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.By extending free parking to a full hour, drivers picking up passengers will have more time to park in the hourly section of the parking garage or surface lot and meet their parties in the main terminal.
Despite cancellations across country, smooth sailing at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a rough winter -- and another rough week and weekend for travelers nationwide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a rough winter -- and another rough week and weekend for travelers nationwide.
Mitchell Airport Director to retire after 31 years of service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement on Thursday, February 13th -- announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime Mitchell International Airport Director Barry Bateman.“In his 31 years as the Airport Director for Milwaukee County, Barry’s accomplishments are extraordinary and extensive.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement on Thursday, February 13th -- announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime Mitchell International Airport Director Barry Bateman.“In his 31 years as the Airport Director for Milwaukee County, Barry’s accomplishments are extraordinary and extensive.
Solar farm proposed for Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board passed on Monday, February 10th, a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board passed on Monday, February 10th, a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Southwest flight from Milwaukee to Baltimore diverted to Indiana
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a plane that left Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 28th was diverted due to a mechanical problem.The Southwest Airlines Flight (4202) was headed to Baltimore with 65 customers and a crew of five.A Southwest Airlines spokesman says on the climb out of Milwaukee, there was a pressurization issue discovered by the crew.The flight crew decided to divert to South Bend, Indiana, and the flight was able to land safely.Customers deplaned and were taken safely to the terminal at South Bend.Southwest Airlines ordered a new aircraft be brought to South Bend so passengers can continue to Baltimore.An inspection of the initial aircraft is planned to correct the issue and make sure the plane is operating properly before it returns to service.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a plane that left Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 28th was diverted due to a mechanical problem.The Southwest Airlines Flight (4202) was headed to Baltimore with 65 customers and a crew of five.A Southwest Airlines spokesman says on the climb out of Milwaukee, there was a pressurization issue discovered by the crew.The flight crew decided to divert to South Bend, Indiana, and the flight was able to land safely.Customers deplaned and were taken safely to the terminal at South Bend.Southwest Airlines ordered a new aircraft be brought to South Bend so passengers can continue to Baltimore.An inspection of the initial aircraft is planned to correct the issue and make sure the plane is operating properly before it returns to service.
Mitchell Intl. Airport launches campaign touting non-stop flights
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International is working to draw more people to the state's largest airport by launching a $50,000 ad campaign aimed at educating local travelers about their flying options, and where to find them.Many people visit discount travel sites such as Expedia or Travelocity when booking flights, but General Mitchell wants travelers to know there are other options available."We hear people say things like 'oh I wish we still had non-stop flights to Seattle,'" said Pat Rowe, Spokeswoman for General Mitchell International Airport. "They don't realize that we do have non-stop flights to those cities but they don't show up on Orbitz or Expedia or Travelocity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International is working to draw more people to the state's largest airport by launching a $50,000 ad campaign aimed at educating local travelers about their flying options, and where to find them.Many people visit discount travel sites such as Expedia or Travelocity when booking flights, but General Mitchell wants travelers to know there are other options available."We hear people say things like 'oh I wish we still had non-stop flights to Seattle,'" said Pat Rowe, Spokeswoman for General Mitchell International Airport. "They don't realize that we do have non-stop flights to those cities but they don't show up on Orbitz or Expedia or Travelocity.
Weather causing delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country -- including General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.The cold, along with snow in other places has created flight delays and cancellations.FOX6 News found people out at Mitchell sleeping in chairs Tuesday morning, January 7th.One frustrated passenger told us what happened after her flight was cancelled."They wanted to send us from here to Denver, to Oakland, to L.A. and them possibly to Tucson -- five flights in one day to get to Tucson, Arizona," Ilene Southwick said.Southwick ended up rescheduling for a flight on Thursday.One passenger said another reason for the delays and cancellations is that a number of the flight crews are being forced to rest.If you have a flight coming up -- it is best to check with your airline to determine any delays or cancellations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country -- including General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.The cold, along with snow in other places has created flight delays and cancellations.FOX6 News found people out at Mitchell sleeping in chairs Tuesday morning, January 7th.One frustrated passenger told us what happened after her flight was cancelled."They wanted to send us from here to Denver, to Oakland, to L.A. and them possibly to Tucson -- five flights in one day to get to Tucson, Arizona," Ilene Southwick said.Southwick ended up rescheduling for a flight on Thursday.One passenger said another reason for the delays and cancellations is that a number of the flight crews are being forced to rest.If you have a flight coming up -- it is best to check with your airline to determine any delays or cancellations.
Country's wintry weather putting a kink in air travel plans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The country's collective wintry weather is creating some kinks in travel plans -- and even airline passengers in Milwaukee are caught in the mess.Despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, Mitchell International Airport is rocking with activity."There are some short delays, there are some lengthy delays, there are some flights leaving or arriving on time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The country's collective wintry weather is creating some kinks in travel plans -- and even airline passengers in Milwaukee are caught in the mess.Despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, Mitchell International Airport is rocking with activity."There are some short delays, there are some lengthy delays, there are some flights leaving or arriving on time.
Pilot identifies possible problem on flight scheduled to land at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a U.S. Airways flight was in the process of landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday evening when a pilot on board identified a routine mechanical issue and declared an emergency as a precaution.A Mitchell Airport spokeswoman says it happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday.An airport spokeswoman says a possible problem was identified on the plane, and the flight landed safely and taxied to the gate.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a U.S. Airways flight was in the process of landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday evening when a pilot on board identified a routine mechanical issue and declared an emergency as a precaution.A Mitchell Airport spokeswoman says it happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday.An airport spokeswoman says a possible problem was identified on the plane, and the flight landed safely and taxied to the gate.
Delta flight from Minn. to Milw. has mechanical issue at Mitchell Intl.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, January 1st, said the airport was dealing with a disabled plane.The spokesperson said the incident involved a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Milwaukee.The plane landed safely on the north/south runway just before 5:00 p.m.This was the only runway open at the airport due to the continued snowfall.Once on the ground, the airport spokesperson says the plane had a mechanical issue and was taken to the terminal by shuttle buses.The airport's maintenance crew was working to plow the east/west runway so it could be opened.The airfield reopened minutes before 6:00 p.m.Nan Hemming was one of the travelers watching the clock at Mitchell on Wednesday."It's a mess.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, January 1st, said the airport was dealing with a disabled plane.The spokesperson said the incident involved a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Milwaukee.The plane landed safely on the north/south runway just before 5:00 p.m.This was the only runway open at the airport due to the continued snowfall.Once on the ground, the airport spokesperson says the plane had a mechanical issue and was taken to the terminal by shuttle buses.The airport's maintenance crew was working to plow the east/west runway so it could be opened.The airfield reopened minutes before 6:00 p.m.Nan Hemming was one of the travelers watching the clock at Mitchell on Wednesday."It's a mess.