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.
Mitchell International sees few delays despite winter weather
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The significant snowfall on Sunday, December 22nd not only affected travel on the ground, but in the air.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The significant snowfall on Sunday, December 22nd not only affected travel on the ground, but in the air.
Weather causes concern over flights at Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Millions of Americans are hitting the road, taking a train or boarding a plane to celebrate Thanksgiving -- and some are running into detours due to the weather.A strong storm struck much of the eastern United States on Wednesday, November 27th, complicating holiday travel plans for many of the 43 million Americans who filled the nation's highways, airports, and train and bus stations.By the afternoon, delays were reported at several airports in the Northeast.At Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, one flight was cancelled to Philadelphia -- and many travelers were keeping their eyes on the departure boards, and keeping their fingers crossed.FOX6 News on Wednesday ran into Brian Radday, a UW-Madison student excited to fly home to New York for Thanksgiving."I haven't been home since summer," Radday said.Radday on Wednesday feared his flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport may be in jeopardy."I tried to move my flight to yesterday but I had a midterm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Millions of Americans are hitting the road, taking a train or boarding a plane to celebrate Thanksgiving -- and some are running into detours due to the weather.A strong storm struck much of the eastern United States on Wednesday, November 27th, complicating holiday travel plans for many of the 43 million Americans who filled the nation's highways, airports, and train and bus stations.By the afternoon, delays were reported at several airports in the Northeast.At Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, one flight was cancelled to Philadelphia -- and many travelers were keeping their eyes on the departure boards, and keeping their fingers crossed.FOX6 News on Wednesday ran into Brian Radday, a UW-Madison student excited to fly home to New York for Thanksgiving."I haven't been home since summer," Radday said.Radday on Wednesday feared his flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport may be in jeopardy."I tried to move my flight to yesterday but I had a midterm.
Passengers deal with delays at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather meant a slower commute for some and caused others to wait hours at Mitchell International Airport to get on with their travel plans.“Our flight was leaving at 10; we gave ourselves a couple hours to get here, but ended up in the car for 4 hours.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather meant a slower commute for some and caused others to wait hours at Mitchell International Airport to get on with their travel plans.“Our flight was leaving at 10; we gave ourselves a couple hours to get here, but ended up in the car for 4 hours.
60 charging stations installed at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crews at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport are installing 60 new, free-to-use charging stations.The charging stations are located in between gate-area seating.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crews at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport are installing 60 new, free-to-use charging stations.The charging stations are located in between gate-area seating.
Travelers at Mitchell International respond to LAX shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As news of the deadly LAX shooting spread late Friday morning, November 1st, people at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International were learning about the situation.One woman at the Milwaukee airport felt extra concern knowing her husband was at Los Angeles International around the time of the shooting.It was panic, just panic," said Emily Exten. "I knew that he had a connecting flight from San Fran to LAX and he should have landed by the time I heard the news."Reports of the shooting at Terminal 3 worried Exten that she hadn't heard from her husband.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As news of the deadly LAX shooting spread late Friday morning, November 1st, people at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International were learning about the situation.One woman at the Milwaukee airport felt extra concern knowing her husband was at Los Angeles International around the time of the shooting.It was panic, just panic," said Emily Exten. "I knew that he had a connecting flight from San Fran to LAX and he should have landed by the time I heard the news."Reports of the shooting at Terminal 3 worried Exten that she hadn't heard from her husband.
FAA announces change in personal electronics usage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airplane travelers will soon be able to watch videos and play games with their electronic devices throughout their entire flight -- and not just above a certain altitude -- the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday, October 31st in a long anticipated announcement.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airplane travelers will soon be able to watch videos and play games with their electronic devices throughout their entire flight -- and not just above a certain altitude -- the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday, October 31st in a long anticipated announcement.