Milwaukee Airport (MKE): know the code, then plan the trip
The Milwaukee airport code is MKE. It identifies Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the principal commercial airport serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Independent traveler information. Airport-Guides.org is not Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee County, TSA, an airline or a transportation operator. Gate assignments, parking availability, transit stops and operating procedures can change, so use the official links in this guide for travel-day confirmation.
What is the Milwaukee airport code?
MKE is the IATA airport code for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Airlines, booking sites, baggage tags and flight information systems use MKE to identify the airport.
Airport live checks & travel tools
Use current local conditions, official live-status links and planning calculators before you travel. Airline gate, terminal and flight times can change; your carrier remains the final source for flight-specific details.
Live flight center
Check the airport's official flight board, then confirm any last-minute gate or timing change with the airline.
Current airport-area weather
Useful for planning your trip to the airport. This is model-based local weather, not an aviation METAR or an airline operational forecast.
Quick official checks
Open the source that matches the decision you are making right now.
When should I reach the airport?
A planning estimate based on flight type and common time buffers. Always increase the buffer for severe weather, major holidays, unusual airport alerts or airline instructions.
Connection-risk checker
This is a planning heuristic, not an airline minimum-connection-time rule. International arrivals that require U.S. entry processing, baggage claim and security can need substantially more time.
Parking cost estimator
Uses the airport-specific rates stored in this article's configuration. Rates can change; verify availability and final pricing on the official parking page before driving in.
Passenger pickup readiness
Landing time is not curb-ready time. Add time for taxiing, deplaning, baggage claim, customs when applicable and walking to the correct pickup zone.
Use MKE when booking a passenger flight
MKE is the three-letter code most travelers need. If a flight confirmation, boarding pass or baggage tag says MKE, it refers to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
KMKE is the aviation identifier
KMKE is the four-letter ICAO identifier used in aviation operations. Most passengers will see MKE far more often than KMKE.
Where is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport?
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is at 5300 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207. FAA information places the airport about five miles south of downtown Milwaukee and just west of Lake Michigan.
Airport address
5300 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Who operates MKE?
The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation Airport Division operates Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Main airport number
MKE terminal and concourse layout
The current airport general-information page organizes regular passenger gates around Concourse C and Concourse D. Check your boarding pass and airline app because individual gate assignments can change.
Concourse C
The official airport guide currently places Southwest, Sun Country and United in Concourse C, with gates numbered C9 through C25.
Concourse D
The current general-information page places Alaska, American, Frontier, Delta and JetBlue in Concourse D, with gates numbered D27 through D56.
International arrivals use a separate building
Most international arrivals use MKE’s International Arrivals Terminal, north of the parking structure. The airport says Toronto arrivals are the exception. Flights using this facility appear with IAB as the arrival gate.
A free airport shuttle carries arriving passengers from the International Arrivals Building to the main terminal and airport parking areas. If you are meeting someone arriving internationally, verify the arrival location before driving to the normal baggage-claim curb.
Concourse E redevelopment is changing parts of the airport
The former Concourse E closed to flight operations in 2017. MKE formally began redeveloping it in September 2025 as a connected domestic/international concourse, with opening currently expected in late 2027.
Two flexible-use gates
The rebuilt concourse is planned with two gates capable of serving domestic or international flights.
Larger international capacity
MKE says the future facility is designed for up to 400 international arrivals per hour, compared with 140 in the current building.
Connected terminal
The new facility is planned to connect directly to the main terminal instead of operating as today’s separate International Arrivals Building.
TSA screening at Milwaukee Airport
TSA handles passenger screening at MKE. The airport provides information for TSA Cares, TSA PreCheck and other traveler programs, but checkpoint operations can change by time and concourse.
Confirm your concourse first
Check the operating airline and boarding pass before entering security. This is especially important if your itinerary involves a concourse change.
Check TSA rules for questionable items
Use TSA’s official “What Can I Bring?” guidance instead of relying on an old packing list, particularly for liquids, tools, batteries and unusual items.
Request screening assistance ahead of time when needed
TSA Cares supports passengers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances during the security-screening process.
Use the airline for ticket-counter timing
MKE directs travelers to their airline for ticket-counter hours. An airport terminal may be open while a particular airline counter is not yet staffed.
MKE parking rates and which lot fits the trip
The airport currently publishes the rates below. Parking prices and availability are operational information, so confirm them on MKE’s parking page before relying on a trip budget.
| Parking option | Hourly rate | Maximum per 24 hours | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $2/hour | $27/day | First 30 minutes free; suited to short terminal visits. |
| Daily | $2/hour | $18/day | Garage option for longer or overnight stays. |
| Surface | $2/hour | $18/day | First 30 minutes free; accommodates taller vehicles. |
| Saver | $2/hour | $11/day | Off-terminal lot with free 24-hour shuttle service. |
| Valet | — | $28/day | Located by the ticketing roadway. |
Rates above reflect the airport parking page reviewed for this article. MKE also publishes a Rail parking option for Amtrak passengers; Wisconsin DOT and the airport currently show different daily maximums, so verify that specific rate before using the rail lot.
Picking someone up?
Hourly, Surface and Cell Phone parking allow the first 30 minutes free according to MKE. The roadway itself is for active loading and unloading.
Check vehicle height
The airport lists a 6-foot-11-inch maximum vehicle height for the parking garage. It directs vehicles taller than 7 feet to Surface or Saver parking.
Saver shuttle
MKE says Saver shuttle buses normally run every 5–10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and can pick passengers up near their vehicle.
Getting to and from MKE
MKE can be reached by Milwaukee County buses, Amtrak-connected rail shuttle, taxi, rideshare, shared vans, hotel shuttles and rental cars. The best option depends on where you are going and how much luggage you have.
MCTS GreenLine
The GreenLine links the airport with areas including downtown Milwaukee and Bayshore. During the Concourse E project, MCTS says the GreenLine is bypassing the Airport Cell Phone Lot and using the Airport Baggage Claim stop (7162) as its layover through approximately mid-2027.
MCTS Route 80
Route 80 serves the airport via the 6th Street corridor. During the airport project it is currently bypassing the Cell Phone Lot and Baggage Claim and using Airport Departure stop 9775. MCTS lists this arrangement through spring 2027.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station: use station code MKA
The Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station is at 5601 S. 6th Street on the west side of the airport. Wisconsin DOT says both Amtrak Hiawatha and Borealis passengers use the station, and a free shuttle connects it with the airport terminal.
Rail station code
Use MKA when searching for the Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station in Amtrak booking systems.
Airport shuttle
Wisconsin DOT says the rail-station shuttle departs the airport outside Door 5.
No station ticket agent
The airport rail station has an Amtrak kiosk but no staffed ticket counter. Buying before departure avoids unnecessary complications.
Taxi, rideshare, rental car and shuttles
MKE’s terminal transportation guide identifies designated areas for taxis, Uber/Lyft, shared-ride vans, hotel courtesy vans and rental-car companies. Follow current airport signage instead of asking a driver to stop at an unauthorized curb.
Accessibility help at Milwaukee Airport
MKE provides accessibility resources, but assistance is divided among the airport, airlines, TSA and transportation providers. Knowing who handles the task can prevent a travel-day delay.
Wheelchair and boarding assistance
Request wheelchair, boarding and similar airline assistance through your airline in advance, then reconfirm the request before departure.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
MKE participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Lanyards are available at the Airport Information desk in the pre-security main terminal.
Accessible parking and Saver shuttles
The airport publishes designated accessible parking locations and says Saver shuttles can accommodate passengers requiring wheelchair-accessible service.
Adult changing facilities
MKE lists adult-sized, height-adjustable changing stations near the Miller Brewhouse in the main terminal and in a Concourse D family restroom.
What to do when something goes wrong at MKE
| Problem | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gate, cancellation, rebooking or checked baggage problem | Your airline | The operating airline controls ticketing, flight operations and airline baggage handling. |
| Item left on the aircraft or in an airline gate area | Your airline | MKE directs aircraft and airline-gate lost property to the airline. |
| Item left at a TSA checkpoint | TSA Lost & Found | MKE currently lists 414-238-6015 for items lost at the security checkpoint. |
| Item lost elsewhere in the airport | Travelers Aid | MKE directs other airport lost property to Travelers Aid at 414-747-5245. |
| Parking reservation or parking issue | MKE Parking Customer Service | The airport currently lists 414-747-4561 for parking customer service. |
| Bus stop appears different from an older map | MCTS route/service alert | Concourse construction is temporarily changing GreenLine and Route 80 airport stops. |
MKE travel-day checklist
- Confirm that your booking says MKE, not another regional airport.
- Check the operating airline, terminal information and current gate.
- If changing concourses at MKE, allow for the airport’s re-screening arrangement.
- Verify parking availability and current rates before driving.
- If riding MCTS, check today’s GreenLine or Route 80 airport stop.
- If using Amtrak, confirm MKA as the airport rail station.
- Request airline wheelchair or boarding assistance in advance when needed.
- Check TSA rules for any item you are uncertain about packing.
- For an international arrival, confirm whether pickup is at the IAB or main terminal.
- Recheck flight status with the operating airline before departure for the airport.
Official MKE traveler resources
Use these primary sources for details that may change after publication. The links are organized by the task they control rather than presented as a generic source list.
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport — General Information Terminal, concourse, airline-gate and airport-contact information.
- MKE — Parking Current airport parking rates, garage rules, Saver shuttle information and pickup guidance.
- Milwaukee County Transit System — Airport Service GreenLine and Route 80 trip planning, schedules and current service alerts.
- Wisconsin DOT — Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station MKA station information, Amtrak connection, shuttle and station details.
- MKE — Concourse E Redevelopment Official construction scope and future international-terminal plans.
Milwaukee Airport code FAQs
What is the airport code for Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The IATA code for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is MKE. Its ICAO identifier is KMKE.
What airport is MKE?
MKE is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport at 5300 S. Howell Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is operated by the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation Airport Division.
Is MKE the same as Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport?
Yes. MKE is the three-letter IATA code used for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in passenger booking and flight systems.
What concourses does Milwaukee Airport use?
The airport’s current general-information page lists passenger operations in Concourses C and D. The former Concourse E is being redeveloped and is expected to reopen as a connected domestic/international facility in late 2027.
Does MKE have an Amtrak station?
The Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station is on the west side of the airport and is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle. Its Amtrak station code is MKA, not MKE.
Where do international passengers arrive at MKE?
MKE says international arrivals other than Toronto flights use its separate International Arrivals Terminal north of the parking structure. A free shuttle connects arriving passengers with the main terminal and airport parking areas.
How much is parking at Milwaukee Airport?
At the time this guide was researched, MKE listed maximum 24-hour rates of $27 for Hourly, $18 for Daily and Surface, $11 for Saver and $28 for Valet parking. Always confirm the current rate with the airport before travel.
Which Milwaukee buses serve MKE?
MCTS serves the airport with the GreenLine and Route 80. Construction-related temporary airport stops are currently in effect, so check the live route page before boarding.
MKE is the Milwaukee airport code you need for passenger flights
For most travelers, the key fact is simple: MKE = Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The details that deserve a second check are your airline concourse, security plan, parking choice, current MCTS stop and international-arrival location because those can affect the trip even when the airport code never changes.