General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
General Mitchell International Airport is the airport for Milwaukee, United States, and carries the codes MKE (IATA) and KMKE (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 723 ft (220 m) and runs on America/Chicago time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at General Mitchell International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at General Mitchell International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KMKE |
|---|---|
| IATA | MKE |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9472, -87.8966 |
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about General Mitchell International Airport
You will find General Mitchell International Airport at 42.9472, -87.8966, at an elevation of 723 ft (220 m) above sea level. The airfield has five runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Chicago time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at General Mitchell International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 2.3 aircraft movements per day at General Mitchell International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 19:00-21:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
We observed 11 different airlines on tracked MKE movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to General Mitchell International Airport
The airport is roughly 10 km (6 mi) from the centre of Milwaukee, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about General Mitchell International Airport flight status
How do I check General Mitchell International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check General Mitchell International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from General Mitchell International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from General Mitchell International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does General Mitchell International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: General Mitchell International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes MKE and KMKE mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. MKE is the IATA code for General Mitchell International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KMKE is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is General Mitchell International Airport in?
General Mitchell International Airport runs on America/Chicago time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.