Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

Continent: North America

Country: United States

Region: Wisconsin

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
IATA code	MKE
ICAO code	KMKE
Airport type	Commercial
Website	http://www.mitchellairport.com/
Overview map	Google Maps
Communications
Tower	119.1
Ground	121.8
Clearance	120.8
Approach	118.0(B) 126.5(A)
Departure	119.65(B) 125.35(A)
ATIS	126.4
Departure	122.95

Official Spotting Locations

Layton Avenue Airport Observation Area

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R; however, there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use. Shots taken from this location :

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6th Street Airport Observation Area

Located on 6th street south of the 7R approach is a designated Airport Observation Area. There is a parking lot where observers and enthusiasts may park.

WARNING: Park only in the parking lot. Do NOT park or stop on 6th street.

Other Spotting Locations

Parking Garage

On the 6th floor of the parking garage good views of much of the airport can be seen. You need a long lens to make any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L operations.

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Mitchell International Business Park

This business park is located under the approach to 25L. There is street parking in the business park. Lighting here is good most of the day. Directions

Runway Dog Park

The Runway Dog Park is a great place to spot 1L Arrivals. Located on Rawson Avenue, the entrance to the park can only be accessed from the westbound side of the road. Pay the park fee and walk to the hill at the North End of the Park. The best light for this location is in the afternoon. Directions

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Maitland Park

This park is located on South 13th Street. Street parking is available on both sides of the street. There is a hill directly under the approach to 7R. Good light can be found most times of day in this park. Directions

Mitchell Airport Park

This park is bounded on three sides by Layton Avenue, Brust Avenue, and Whitnall Avenue. Parking is somewhat limited here. Mitchell Airport Park is an open green space that provides an excellent up-close view of runway 19R arrivals. There is room to stand directly under the approach or off to the side. Good lighting may be found most times of day here. Directions

WARNING: While this is a public park, it should go without saying to stay well clear of all airport lighting and navigation equipment.

Locations to Avoid

Air National Guard Base

The driveway to the base starts at the stoplight at Grange and Pennsylvania. Do not enter the base or park in the gravel lot along the entrance road. You will be met by base personnel and directed to leave.

South 6th Street

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

Spotting Locations Map

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Operations

• Normal Operations: Departing 19R, Arriving 25L
• Abnormal Operations: In winter and deteriorating weather, winds tend to favor 7R and 1L. In summer and improving weather, winds tend to favor 19R and 25L.
• Freight Runners Express: Often will depart 25L at Tango, 1L at Sierra when departing from the cargo ramp. FRE will also occasionally use 25R and 1R/19L for departures and arrivals.

Regular Traffic

Airline	Aircraft	Gates
Air Canada Express (Operated by Air Georgian)	CRJ2	C10
Alaska Airlines	B737, B739	D51
Allegiant Airlines	A319, A320	D42 and D53
American Airlines	A319, A320, MD80	D52, D54 - D56
Delta Air Lines	A319, A320, B717, B738, B739, B752, MD88, MD90	D43 - D49
Frontier Airlines	A319, A320, A321, A32N	D39 and D41
Southwest Airlines	B38M, B737, B738	C14, C18 - C24
United Airlines	A320, B739	C9, C11, and C15
Volaris (Wednesdays and Fridays)	A320	C12 (departures only)

Seasonal Service

Airline	Aircraft
Norwegian Air Shuttle	B738
Travel Service / SmartWings /Swift Air	B738

Cargo Airlines & Plane Type

Airline	Aircraft
Ameriflight	B190
DHL (Operated by Atlas Air)	B762, B763
DHL (Operated by Southern Air)	B734
FedEx Express	A300, B752, B763, MD10
FedEx Feeder (Operated by CSA Air)	C208
Freight Runners Express	BE99, B190, E120
Paccair	BE99, C402, PAT4
UPS Airlines	B752, B763, MD11

Military Operations

• Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
• Lockheed C-130