Milwaukee's primary airport, located on the south side, is a full-service and easily navigated terminal. Because its size is moderate, pick-ups and drop-offs are easily coordinated at the front entrance. Nearly a dozen airlines fly out of General Mitchell, including Southwest, Midwest, American and AirTran, perfect to customize your trip to fit your budget. The terminal boasts several eateries, from fast food to fine dinining, gift and duty-free shops and access to wireless Internet. Car rental is easy with seven offices on-site, and parking costs as low as $5 per day on remote lots.
General Mitchell Int'l Airport
5300 South Howell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-747-5300
mitchellairport.com
If you're a pilot and own your craft or if you are flying high-class with your corporation, Signature Airport, located near General Mitchell Airport, is your primary Midwestern hub. With thousands of terminals worldwide, the Signature team prides itself on stellar customer service and support, as well as aviation safety and responsibility. The Milwaukee terminal provides a pilot's lounge, on-site showers and lockers and 49,000 sq. foot hangars. You can easily file your flight plan on Signature's website and get detailed information on fuel costs for your trip.
Signature Flight Support
923 East Layton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-747-5100
signatureflight.com
Located approximately 45 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, the Waukesha County Airport has been offering commuter flights throughout the Midwest for decades. A more personalized and intimate location, this airport is just over 11,000 square feet inside the terminal. A premier hub for corporate and recreational aviation, the Waukesha County Airport boasts 60,000 flights through its gates in 2009. While there are no restaurants or shops on-site, the website for this terminal provides detailed information on entertainment and dining for the county of Waukesha.
Waukesha County Airport
2525 Aviation Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-521-5249
waukeshacounty.gov/wcairport.aspx
