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Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport Guide (MKE)
Airport info
Code:
MKE
No. of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+1
Address:
5300 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207, United States
Location:
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport is situated 8km (5 miles) south of Milwaukee city.
Telephone:
+1 414 747 5300.
Map:
Named after former US Air Force leader Billy Mitchell, General Mitchell International Airport serves the city of Milwaukee in the state of Our Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport guide includes the latest information on facilities, transportation and nearby accommodation, as well as contact details.
A visitor information desk (tel: +1 414 747 4808) is located in Arrivals and a Travelers Aid (tel: +1 414 747 5245) information service can be found on the upper level of the main terminal concourse.
Email address:
info@mitchellairport.com
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport is located 8km (5 miles) south of Milwaukee and 112km (70 miles) north of Chicago, off exit 119 of Interstate 94. From Chicago, take Interstate 94 north to the airport exit.
Public Transport
Rail: The Amtrak Hiawatha (tel: 1 800 872 7245; www.amtrakhiawatha.com) line connects Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport to central Milwaukee's Intermodal Station (journey time: 15 minutes; fare: US$7.50) as well as Union Station in Chicago (journey time: 1 hour 20 minutes; fare: US$24). Services run seven times daily Monday to Friday or six times on a Sunday. The last train departs the airport for Chicago at 1945 and for Milwaukee at 2119. Shuttles to the airport station are available from outside baggage reclaim.
Shuttle: Go Airport Connection (tel: 1 800 236 5450; www.goriteway.com) provides shared shuttle van services to city centre hotels and business locations 24 hours a day. The fare to central Milwaukee is US$14.
Bus: Public buses operated by the Milwaukee County Transit System (tel: +1 414 344 6711; www.ridemcts.com) serve Milwaukee County: bus 80 runs to Sixth Street in central Milwaukee (journey time: 25 minutes, fare $2.25).
Coach: Badger Coaches (tel: (414) 276 7490; www.badgerbus.com) runs services to Johnson Creek and Madison. The fare to Milwaukee is US$10.
Coach USA (tel: +1 262 542 8861; www.coachusa.com) operates services to Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha Counties, along with Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports. Information and timetables are available at the information desk.
All services leave from outside Arrivals. A coordinator, whose booth is located in the centre of the traffic island, is on hand to provide assistance.
Terminal facilities
ATMs are located in the main terminal building and near the entrance to Concourse C. There is a bank in the central area on the upper level of the terminal.
Public telephones are available throughout the terminal building and paid-for Wi-Fi is accessible in all areas. Parcel delivery services and postage stamp machines can be found at the north end of the main terminal area, on the upper level.
There are a number of food outlets at General Mitchell International Airport, including a restaurant, a wide range of snack retailers, cafés and several bars.
There are shops located throughout the terminal and concourses, including a confectionary, Harley-Davidson paraphernalia retailer, newsagent and gift shop, and a second-hand book outlet.
Luggage trolleys are available. For lost property, contact the Travelers Aid helpdesk (tel: (414) 747 5245).
Airport facilities
Business facilities and conference rooms (tel: +1 414 747 5300) are located at the north end of the terminal, on the upper level near the entrances to Concourses C and D. Midwest Express Airlines and Northwest Airlines have airline clubs at the airport offering conference rooms, computers, internet access and fax facilities to members.
Conference facilities are also available at nearby hotels, including Clarion Hotel Airport (tel: +1 414 481 2400; www.clarionhotel.com) and the Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport (tel: +1 414 769 2100; www.bestwestern.com).
Facilities for disabled passengers at Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport include TDD telephones, situated throughout the terminal building, and disabled toilets in the family care room. Skycap porters are also available to assist with wheelchairs. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.
There are disabled parking spaces in the main car park and assistance can be provided; walkways with travelators connect to the terminal building on level 3 and lifts provide access from all levels of the parking garage. Disabled parking is also available in the surface car park. Passengers should use the white courtesy telephones in the car parks and the terminal buildings for assistance.
Avis, Budget and Hertz offer hand-controlled hire cars (reservations should be made several days in advance).
Short- and long-term parking is available in the airport's main multi-storey car park, which is connected to the terminal by walkways with travelators. Other parking options include a surface car park located immediately south of the parking lot and two remote car parks, which are served by free, 24-hour shuttle services to/from the terminal building. There is a free 'cellphone' parking area for drivers meeting arrivals. For more information about parking at the airport tel: +1 414 747 4580.
Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are each represented at the airport.
Located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport, Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. As well as an indoor pool and restaurant, the hotel offers Wi-Fi internet access and free parking.
5105 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin,
United States
Hampton Inn Milwaukee Airport is located 3km (2 miles) from General Mitchell International Airport and provides free shuttle bus services to/from the terminal for guests. The hotel houses a fitness centre, business services and a swimming pool.
1200 West College Avenue, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin,
United States
Boasting an on-site restaurant and conference space, Clarion Hotel Airport is located opposite Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport to which it is linked by 24-hour transportation.
5311 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin,
United States
Just 1.6km (1 mile) from the airport, the Holiday Inn offers a free shuttle service to and from the terminal. The hotel has a business centre, indoor pool and gym, a restaurant/bar, and a number of meeting rooms for business visitors.
545 West Layton Avenue, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin,
United States
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