General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): Codes, Runways & Location
General Mitchell International Airport (IATA: MKE · ICAO: KMKE) is a large airport serving Milwaukee, United States. It lies at 42.9472° N, 87.8966° W, 723 ft (220 m) above sea level.
Overview of General Mitchell International Airport
General Mitchell International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Milwaukee in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MKE and the ICAO code KMKE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
General Mitchell International Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3045 m (9990 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 723 ft (220 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (MWC) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,045 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Mitchell International Airport
Where is General Mitchell International Airport located?
General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee, United States. Its coordinates are 42.9472° N, 87.8966° W.
What is the airport code for General Mitchell International Airport?
General Mitchell International Airport has an IATA code of MKE and an ICAO code of KMKE.
How long is the runway at General Mitchell International Airport?
General Mitchell International Airport's longest runway is about 3045 m (9990 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does General Mitchell International Airport have?
General Mitchell International Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is General Mitchell International Airport a major airport?
General Mitchell International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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