Gen Mitchell Intl (KMKE/MKE) — Milwaukee, United States
Gen Mitchell Intl (KMKE/MKE) serves Milwaukee, United States. This is a major international airport with 5 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L). Field elevation is 723 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KMKE
- Name: Gen Mitchell Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 42.947201
- Longitude: -87.896599
- Elevation: 723 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Milwaukee
- IATA Code: MKE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: 10.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01L/19R
- Designation: 01L/19R
- Dimensions: 9690 X 200
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 01R/19L
- Designation: 01R/19L
- Dimensions: 4183 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 4800 X 100
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 8012 X 150
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 5868 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.000, 125.350, 135.875 MHz
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Gen Mitchell Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 24-hour operations
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 414-747-5775
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: CBP Federal Inspection Service available
Fees
- Landing Fee: $5.43 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.82 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Landmark Aviation and Signature Flight Support. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
KORD
- ICAO: KORD
- Name: -O'Hare Intl
- Distance (NM): 58.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal 5 handles international arrivals. CBP Global Entry kiosks available. FIS for GA at Atlantic Aviation.
KMSN
- ICAO: KMSN
- Name: Dane Co Regl-Truax
- Distance (NM): 64.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KRFD
- ICAO: KRFD
- Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
- Distance (NM): 69.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KMDW
- ICAO: KMDW
- Name: Chicago Midway Intl
- Distance (NM): 70.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KGRB
- ICAO: KGRB
- Name: Austin Straubel Intl
- Distance (NM): 92.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KMKE?
- Gen Mitchell Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KMKE?
- The tower frequency at Gen Mitchell Intl is 119.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KMKE?
- Gen Mitchell Intl offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
- Does KMKE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gen Mitchell Intl (United States).
- Where is KMKE located?
- Gen Mitchell Intl (KMKE) is located in Milwaukee, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KMKE?
- The IATA code for Gen Mitchell Intl is MKE.
- How long is the runway at KMKE?
- The main runway at Gen Mitchell Intl (01L/19R) measures 9690 X 200.
- Does KMKE have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Gen Mitchell Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 07L/25R, 07R/25L.
- Is KMKE a port of entry?
- Yes, Gen Mitchell Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.