Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is a vacation destination of its own and gateway to Wisconsin’s North Woods. Fine art and international dining, classic entertainment and cultural festivals draw people from Chicago, Boston, Phoenix, Kansas City, Minneapolis and even L.A. Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, offers 10 summer days of unbeatable music at the city’s expansive lakefront festival park. Milwaukee is home to the U.S. Bank Championship on the PGA Tour and is a short drive to some of the most challenging golf courses in the country. Visitors fly Midwest Airlines to Milwaukee from coast to coast.

Airport Information

City

Milwaukee, WI

Airport Code

MKE

Airport Name

General Mitchell Intl Arpt

Gates

Midwest D30-49
Midwest Connect D27, D29, D52

Counter

Between American Eagle and US Airways

Counter Hours

Mon-Fri:	4:30am-10:00pm
Sat:	4:30am-5:30pm
Sun:	5:30am-10:00pm

Check-In Information

Online Check-in	Yes
Kiosk Check-in	Yes
Curbside Check-in	Yes

Recommended Airport Arrival

Checking Bags	120 Minutes
Not Checking Bags	120 Minutes

*Minimum check-in time at the ticket counter or a kiosk is 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Area Highlights

Restaurants:

Mader’s – 100 years old, authentic German cuisine, genuine Old World décor and the country’s largest Hummel shop. Many other excellent restaurants dot the city offering a wide range of cuisines. Check rewardsnetwork.com/Midwest for descriptions and price ranges for Milwaukee restaurants that also offer Midwest Miles rewards for dining.

The Arts:

The Calatrava – designed Milwaukee Art Museum is a lakefront treasure. A symphony, ballet and opera companies, and numerous theatre companies round out Milwaukee’s art scene.

Local Culture:

The Miller Brewery, Harley-Davidson Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Mitchell Park Domes. Ethnic festivals run May through October.

Entertainment:

The Brewers, Bucks, Admirals and Wave provide professional sports on a year-round basis. Potowotami Casino draws crowds around the clock. Wisconsin’s State Fair each August is one of the best in the country.

Midwest Airlines proudly sponsors …

Brewers

Bucks

Admirals

Wave

Packers Radio

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

First State Children's Theater

Florentine Opera

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee International Film Festival

Milwaukee Repertory Theatre

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Skylight Opera

Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival