MKE

MKE is the IATA airport code for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the primary commercial airport serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The facility is a public airport owned by Milwaukee County and located in Oak Creek, about eight miles south of downtown Milwaukee. Its ICAO code is KMKE and the FAA location identifier is MKE.

The airport is named after General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of American military aviation. It originated in the 1920s as Mitchell Field and has operated as a civilian passenger airport with historical military use. Over the decades it has undergone multiple renovations and expansions to accommodate increasing passenger and cargo traffic.

Today, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport comprises two passenger terminals and serves a range of major airlines, providing service to numerous domestic destinations and a limited number of international routes. In addition to passenger operations, the airport supports air cargo activities and maintains facilities for general aviation. It functions as a regional transportation hub for southeastern Wisconsin and parts of neighboring states.

MKE is connected to the Milwaukee area by major roadways and offers ground transportation options that include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and public transit connections to the broader metro area. The airport plays a significant role in the local economy by enabling business travel, tourism, and logistics for the region.