Brian Dranzik

MKE Airport Celebrates 100 Years of Flight in 2026

This year marks the milestone centennial for Milwaukee’s hometown airport.

MKE Airport Launches Concourse E Redevelopment Project

The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades

Southwest Expands Nonstop Service From Milwaukee

Service enhancements planned to San Diego, Austin, and Miami

New Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s Now Open at MKE Airport

The dual-branded shop is now serving delicious treats on Concourse D

MKE Airport Showcases New Student Art Installation

Travelers will experience the latest art installation in partnership with MIAD

Spirit Launches Nonstop Flights From Milwaukee to Los Angeles

New flights to Baltimore and Nashville also begin this week

Spirit Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Detroit

Low-fare flights recently added to Los Angeles, Baltimore and Nashville

MKE Airport Partners with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin to Unveil New Children’s Play Areas

New Make-A-Wish Kids Zones open on Concourse C & D

MKE Makes Flight Planning Easy with New Interactive ‘Where We Fly’ Tool

3D route map, flight schedules, and destination info all in one place

Southwest Expands Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and San Diego

Daily service to/from “America’s Finest City” begins this fall

MKE Airport Surpasses 6.3 Million Passengers in 2024

New flights and amenities accompany increasing traveler numbers

Milwaukee County Pursuing Federal Funding to Advance Economic Development Project at Mitchell International Airport

Southwest Adds Nonstop Flights From MKE to Austin, TX

Daily nonstop service will begin in March 2025

Mitchell Airport Director asks USPS to deliver mail during RNC

Shortsighted decision will stop mail delivery to Airport administration and tenants

Timmerman Airport to Receive Federal Funding for Control Tower Renovations

Frontier Airlines Announces New Nonstop Flights from MKE to Raleigh-Durham

Multiple flights per week begin this May

Act Fast: Global Entry Appointments Available for a Limited Time

MKE Airport will host its first-ever Global Entry enrollment October 18-21

MKE Introduces Now Boarding Airport Magazine

New publication is available for free at the Airport Information desk

MKE to Host 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Free event gives young girls a behind-the-scenes look at aviation careers

American Airlines Announces Daily Flights To Miami This Winter

Daily nonstops from MKE to MIA from December 21 through April 4

MKE Airport Awarded Federal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

MKE Airport presents “Top Gun” film screening Downtown

Museum Center Park to host outdoor screening of the 1986 classic movie on National Aviation Day, August 19

Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month

Adult-changing tables, Sunflower Lanyard Program are latest innovations implemented at MKE to help make travel accessible for all

Air Canada Resumes Service From Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto

MKE welcomes back route previously suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

Delta Adds New Nonstop Service From MKE to New York – JFK

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards

Mitchell Airport recognized as one of world’s best airports for customer experience

Fly Spirit Nonstop from MKE to Myrtle Beach this Summer

MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

First airport in Wisconsin to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Spirit Airlines Launches Four New Nonstop Destinations at MKE

Contour Airlines takes off from MKE to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh

Sun Country Airlines Takes Off from Milwaukee to Vegas, Minneapolis

Airline positioned for further MKE growth later this year

Spirit Airlines Nearly Triples Milwaukee Service in Celebration of First Flights Taking to the Sky

Spirit to give MKE More Go with New Routes to Cancun, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Phoenix and Tampa in addition to previously announced routes to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando

Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida

Also extends existing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota/Bradenton

United Adds Nonstop Service to Five Great Summer Destinations

First-ever nonstop service from MKE to vacation destinations on the south, east coasts

“Trunk to Terminal” Service Now Available at SuperSaver Parking

MKE Announces Campaign to End Human Trafficking

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

United Airlines Extends Nonstop Schedule to Two Florida Destinations

New Service from Milwaukee to Tampa and Fort Myers extended through April 12, 2021

MKE Continues to Innovate: Coat Check Service Now Available

Mitchell Airport becomes the only major U.S airport to allow travelers to check their coats

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and San Francisco

Daily summer service between the Brew City and the City by the Bay begins June 4, 2020

Alaska Airlines Doubles Milwaukee-Seattle Flights

Increases daily flights from one to two for summer 2020

Chose MKE to Add Flights, Jobs, and Millions of $$$ to our Hometown

Results of the Airport’s recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, we could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

New Food and Beverage Options for MKE Travelers

Cousins Subs and Starbucks open in Concourse C

Energy Efficiency Day: Milwaukee County Launches ‘Journey to Sustainability’ at Mitchell Airport

Sustainability management plan for airport reflects Countywide commitment to reducing environmental footprint and finding greener ways to operate

Make Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County

County Executive Chris Abele introduces new donation boxes at Mitchell Airport, where travelers can donate to support Milwaukee County's Housing First endowment

VISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors

Board Directors volunteer their time to assist in providing overall strategic direction to VISIT Milwaukee and by advocating its mission to the community.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Airport Director at General Mitchell International Airport

Dranzik has been serving as interim director of the airport since September 14th.

Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee

Free Market Competition in Taxi Industry On Its Way to GMIA

MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs

Many employers formerly accessible by transit are no longer reachable that way; 13% of county households don't have use of a car