Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport - MKE
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the main airport for the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is categorized as a civil military hub. It was named after Billy Mitchell, a general in the United States Army Air Service who is often referred to as the father of the US Air Force. Formerly known as the General Mitchell International Airport, it was renamed in February of 2019 as a way to highlight the city upon which the airport is located. Travelers from the nearby suburbs in northern Chicago often use this airport instead of the O’Hare and Midway, leading to it being sometimes regarded as Chicago’s third airport.
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Serving as the hub for Freight Runners Express, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has five runways of varying sizes, as well as a helipad on its 880 hectares of land. Its terminal has 38 gates, and 2 concourses. Visitors traveling through this airport can enjoy passenger facilities that range from play areas for children, to lactation stations for breastfeeding mothers. Apart from being the entryway to the city of Milwaukee, travelers can also fly in to visit other nearby cities such as Burlington, Fontana and Wilmot, Wisconsin.
On this page it is easy to search for Milwaukee, WI airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Milwaukee, WI, United States (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MKE airport.
Most of these MKE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Milwaukee, WI
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MKE airport are Lake Geneva Balloon Company, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, and Hawks View Golf Club.
Map of Milwaukee, WI Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Milwaukee, WI, United States (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Milwaukee, WI, United States (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:21 AM.
The temperature feels like 65.65 with a humidity level of 61 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 39 percent with visibility at 13.4 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 16 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:16 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/22
Scattered clouds
67°F
High: 72°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 30%
Thursday
5/23
Few clouds
66°F
High: 76°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/24
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 65%
Saturday
5/25
Thunderstorm with rain
63°F
High: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
5/26
Light rain
60°F
High: 66°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
5/27
Moderate rain
61°F
High: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Milwaukee, WI MKE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MKE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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