General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Information
Milwaukee, WI
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Location & QuickFacts
| FAA Information Effective: | 2008-09-25 |
| Airport Identifier: | MKE |
| Airport Status: | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude: | 087-53-47.7000W/42-56-50.0000N -87.896583/42.947222 (Estimated) |
| Elevation: | 723 ft / 220.37 m (Surveyed) |
| Land: | 2180 acres |
| From nearest city: | 5 nautical miles S of Milwaukee, WI |
| Location: | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Magnetic Variation: | 02W (1995) |
Owner & Manager
| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
| Owner: | Milwaukee County |
| Address: | 907 N 10th St Milwaukee, WI 53233 |
| Phone number: | 414-747-5300 |
| Manager: | C.b. Bateman |
| Address: | 5300 S Howell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone number: | 414-747-5300 |
Airport Operations and Facilities
| Airport Use: | Open to public |
| Wind indicator: | Yes |
| Segmented Circle: | No |
| Control Tower: | Yes |
| Lighting Schedule: | DUSK-DAWN |
| Beacon Color: | Clear-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge: | No |
| Sectional chart: | Chicago |
| Region: | AGL - Great Lakes |
| Boundary ARTCC: | ZAU - Chicago |
| Tie-in FSS: | GRB - Green Bay |
| FSS on Airport: | No |
| FSS Toll Free: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility: | MKE (NOTAM-d service avaliable) |
| Certification type/date: | I C S 05/1973 ARFF INDEX D EQUIP AVBL UPON REQUEST. |
| Federal Agreements: | NGY3 |
Airport Communications
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | 100LLA |
| Airframe Repair: | MAJOR |
| Power Plant Repair: | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk Oxygen: | HIGH |
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Runway Information
Runway 01L/19R
| Dimension: | 9690 x 200 ft / 2953.5 x 61.0 m |
| Surface: | ASPH-CONC, Fair Condition |
| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Weight Limit: | Single wheel: 100000 lbs. Dual wheel: 185000 lbs. Dual tandem wheel: 350000 lbs. |
| Edge Lights: | High |
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Runway 01L |
Runway 19R |
| Longitude: | 087-53-51.0154W | 087-53-34.7778W |
| Latitude: | 42-55-52.7347N | 42-57-27.6987N |
| Elevation: | 704.00 ft | 673.00 ft |
| Alignment: | 7 | 127 |
| ILS Type: | ILS
| ILS
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| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Markings: | Precision instrument, Good Condition | Precision instrument, Good Condition |
| Crossing Height: | 65.00 ft | 68.00 ft |
| Displaced threshold: | 0.00 ft | 785.00 ft |
| VASI: | 4-light PAPI on right side | 4-light PAPI on right side |
| Visual Glide Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| RVR Equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach lights: | ALSF2 | MALSR |
| Runway End Identifier: | No | No |
| Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
| Touchdown Lights: | Yes | No |
| Obstruction: | 82 ft tree, 3758.0 ft from runway, 985 ft left of centerline, 44:1 slope to clear | 6 ft fence, 249.0 ft from runway, 404 ft right of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear APCH RATIO 36:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; 100 FT TREE 3641 FT TO DSPLCD THLD; 901 FT RIGHT. FENCE 148 FT FM THLD; 391 FT R OF CNTRLN. |
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Runway 01R/19L
| Dimension: | 4183 x 150 ft / 1275.0 x 45.7 m |
| Surface: | ASPH-CONC, Fair Condition |
| Weight Limit: | Single wheel: 85000 lbs. Dual wheel: 115000 lbs. Dual tandem wheel: 180000 lbs. |
| Edge Lights: | Medium |
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Runway 01R |
Runway 19L |
| Longitude: | 087-53-32.5066W | 087-53-25.4946W |
| Latitude: | 42-56-21.7606N | 42-57-02.7493N |
| Elevation: | 677.00 ft | 670.00 ft |
| Alignment: | 7 | 127 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Markings: | Non-precision instrument, Good Condition | Non-precision instrument, Good Condition |
| Runway End Identifier: | Yes | No |
| Centerline Lights: | No | No |
| Touchdown Lights: | No | No |
| Obstruction: | , 50:1 slope to clear | 125 ft tree, 4336.0 ft from runway, 463 ft left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear |
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Runway 07L/25R
| Dimension: | 4800 x 100 ft / 1463.0 x 30.5 m |
| Surface: | ASPH-CONC, Fair Condition |
| Weight Limit: | Single wheel: 30000 lbs. Dual wheel: 35000 lbs. Dual tandem wheel: 55000 lbs. |
| Edge Lights: | Medium |
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Runway 07L |
Runway 25R |
| Longitude: | 087-54-19.1462W | 087-53-17.8787W |
| Latitude: | 42-57-09.8810N | 42-57-24.8086N |
| Elevation: | 672.00 ft | 674.00 ft |
| Alignment: | 72 | 127 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Markings: | Basic, Good Condition | Basic, Good Condition |
| Crossing Height: | 37.00 ft | 40.00 ft |
| VASI: | 4-box on left side | 4-light PAPI on right side |
| Visual Glide Angle: | 3.10° | 3.00° |
| Runway End Identifier: | Yes | Yes |
| Centerline Lights: | No | No |
| Touchdown Lights: | No | No |
| Obstruction: | 44 ft tree, 1298.0 ft from runway, 187 ft right of centerline, 24:1 slope to clear | 77 ft pole, 1727.0 ft from runway, 195 ft right of centerline, 19:1 slope to clear |
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Runway 07R/25L
| Dimension: | 8012 x 150 ft / 2442.1 x 45.7 m |
| Surface: | ASPH-CONC, Fair Condition |
| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Weight Limit: | Single wheel: 100000 lbs. Dual wheel: 185000 lbs. Dual tandem wheel: 350000 lbs. |
| Edge Lights: | High |
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Runway 07R |
Runway 25L |
| Longitude: | 087-54-57.0385W | 087-53-14.8051W |
| Latitude: | 42-56-22.3449N | 42-56-47.2520N |
| Elevation: | 723.00 ft | 670.00 ft |
| Alignment: | 72 | 127 |
| ILS Type: | ILS/DME
| LOC/DME
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| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Markings: | Precision instrument, Good Condition | Precision instrument, Good Condition |
| Crossing Height: | 56.00 ft | 50.00 ft |
| Displaced threshold: | 0.00 ft | 683.00 ft |
| VASI: | 4-light PAPI on left side | 4-light PAPI on left side |
| Visual Glide Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| RVR Equipment: | touchdown | |
| Approach lights: | MALSR | |
| Runway End Identifier: | No | Yes |
| Centerline Lights: | No | No |
| Touchdown Lights: | No | No |
| Obstruction: | 80 ft tree, 3220.0 ft from runway, 305 ft left of centerline, 37:1 slope to clear | 41 ft pole, 456.0 ft from runway, 464 ft left of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear RWY 25L APCH RATIO 29:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; 39 FT POLE, 1140 FT TO DSPLCD THLD; 544 FT LEFT. |
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Runway 13/31
| Dimension: | 5868 x 150 ft / 1788.6 x 45.7 m |
| Surface: | ASPH-CONC, Fair Condition |
| Weight Limit: | Single wheel: 80000 lbs. Dual wheel: 110000 lbs. Dual tandem wheel: 170000 lbs. |
| Edge Lights: | Medium |
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Runway 13 |
Runway 31 |
| Longitude: | 087-54-12.3154W | 087-53-13.9099W |
| Latitude: | 42-57-29.2893N | 42-56-50.3248N |
| Elevation: | 671.00 ft | 670.00 ft |
| Alignment: | 127 | 127 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Markings: | Non-precision instrument, Good Condition | Non-precision instrument, Good Condition |
| Crossing Height: | 54.00 ft | 55.00 ft |
| Displaced threshold: | 741.00 ft | 534.00 ft |
| VASI: | 4-light PAPI on left side FOR PAPI RY 13 & 31 CTC TWR. | 4-light PAPI on right side |
| Visual Glide Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| Runway End Identifier: | Yes | Yes |
| Centerline Lights: | No | No |
| Touchdown Lights: | No | No |
| Obstruction: | 33 ft pole, 486.0 ft from runway, 69 ft left of centerline, 8:1 slope to clear APCH RATIO 27:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; 87 FT TREE 2375 FT TO DSPLCD THLD; 490 FT LEFT. FENCE POST 197 FT FM RY END; 2442 L OF CNTRLN. | 42 ft rr, 626.0 ft from runway, 295 ft right of centerline, 10:1 slope to clear APCH RATIO 27:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; 42 FT RR 1160 FT TO DSPLCD THLD; 290 FT R. |
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Radio Navigation Aids
| ID |
Type |
Name |
Ch |
Freq |
Var |
Dist |
| GM | NDB | Teels | | 242.00 | 02W | 6.8 nm |
| BL | NDB | Yanks | | 260.00 | 02W | 6.8 nm |
| RA | NDB | Paser | | 206.00 | 00E | 15.9 nm |
| UES | NDB | Waukesha | | 359.00 | 01W | 16.0 nm |
| LLE | NDB | Kettle Moraine | | 329.00 | 01W | 30.5 nm |
| HXF | NDB | Hartford | | 200.00 | 00E | 32.6 nm |
| LVV | NDB | Lake Lawn | | 404.00 | 00W | 34.1 nm |
| RYV | NDB | Rock River | | 371.00 | 01W | 38.9 nm |
| UNU | NDB | Juneau | | 344.00 | 01W | 45.7 nm |
| BJB | VOR | West Bend | | 109.80 | 01W | 30.2 nm |
| LJT | VOR/DME | Timmerman | 072X | 112.50 | 02W | 11.6 nm |
| HRK | VOR/DME | Horlick | 124X | 117.70 | 02W | 11.7 nm |
| ENW | VOR/DME | Kenosha | 029X | 109.20 | 02W | 21.0 nm |
| BUU | VOR/DME | Burbun | 092X | 114.50 | 01W | 23.7 nm |
| OBK | VOR/DME | Northbrook | 077X | 113.00 | 02W | 43.7 nm |
| FAH | VOR/DME | Falls | 37X | 110.00 | 02W | 49.4 nm |
| BAE | VORTAC | Badger | 111X | 116.40 | 02E | 19.9 nm |
Remarks
- RY 07L/25R CLSD TO ALL JET ACFT & ACFT DESIGN GROUP BIII & LARGER.
- ALL APCHS ARE OVER NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS; ALL TURBOJET ACFT SHOULD REFRAIN FM CONDUCTING MULTI VFR TFC PATTERN APCHS & DEPS WO PRIOR APVL FM AMGR CALL C414-747-5325.
- TWY B CLSD BTN TWYS 'G' & 'D','R' & 'A1' TO B747 AND LARGER TYPE ACFT WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FM AMGR AT 414-747-5235.
- RYS 07L/25R & 01R/19L & TWYS H/J/P NOT AUTHORIZED UNDER FAR PART 139 FOR SCHED OPNS INVOLV ACR ACFT DESIGNED FOR 10 OR MORE PASSENGER SEATS AND SCHED/UNSCHED ACR OPNS INVOLV ACFT DESIGNED 31 OR MORE PASSENGER SEATS.
- TWY F1 CLSD TO ACFT OVER 65000 LBS OR WINGSPAN OVER 79 FT WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF AMGR.
- TWY T CLSD FROM RY 07R/25L TO TWY S DURING CAT II & III OPNS.
- TWY 'A' CLSD FM TWY 'R' TO 'E' & TWY 'E' CLSD FM TWY 'T' TO 'M' AND TWY 'T' CLSD FM RY 07R/25L TO TWY 'E' TO DC10 B747 C-5 & MD11 DURING CAT II & III OPNS.
- TWY 'P' CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 79 FT EXCEPT WITH PPR.
- TWY S CLSD DURING CAT II & III OPS.
- ANG: PPR ALL ACFT, 48HR PN, CTC AFLD OPS DSN 580-8241, C414-944-8241. 128ARW IS A FULLY OPERATIONAL KC-135R BASE WITH HRS OF OPERATION MON-FRI 1200Z-1930Z. CLOSED HOLIDAYS, SAT-SUN (EXCEPT UTA'S), CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.
- ANG: ANY MDS'S (OTHER THAN KC-135) IS LIMITED TO STANDARD TRANSIENT MARSHALLING AND PARKING. NO TECHNICAL DATA AVAILABLE FOR TRANSIENT MAINTENANCE. FUEL AND AGE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR SELF-SERVICE. THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS SUPPORTED SUCH AS LANTIRN PODS, EDM PODS, ETC.
- ANG: END OF RUNWAY FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT SHELTERS/REVETMENTS, AND ALERT FACILITIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. AFLD/ACFT PARKING CONCERNS INCLUDE: LIMITED STATIC GROUNDING POINTS AND NO AIRCRAFT TIE DOWN POINTS.
- ANG: NO FLEET SVC/HOT CARGO PARKING AVAILABLE. CTC UPSET CTRL 20 MIN PRIOR TO ARR TO RCV CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND AND PARKING INFO.
- ASDE-X SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN USE: PILOTS SHOULD OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH MODE 'C' ON ALL TWYS & RYS.
- TWY 'D', 'D1', 'H', 'J', 'F' (W OF TWY 'Z' & E OF RY 01L/19R) CLSD TO DC-9 ACFT & LARGER WITHOUT PPR CALL ARPT MANAGER 414-747-5325.
- RY 13/31 CLSD TURBOJET ACFT W/O PPR AMGR - CALL 414-747-5325.
- RWY 1R CLSD TURBOJET TKOFS.
- RY HOLD SIGN LCTD ON TWY D FOR NBND TFC TO HOLD RETROREFLECTIVE ONLY. HOLD SHORT SIGN W TWY G FOR RY 13/31 RETROREFLECTIVE ONLY.
- PILOTS TRAVERSING EAST ON TWY M NOTE THE HOLDING POSITIONS FOR RY 25L INVOLVES AN UNUSUAL TWY CONFIGURATION. THE HOLDING SIGNS/MARKINGS FOR RY 25L ARE PHYSICALLY LOCATED ON TWY M (EASTBOUND), WELL IN ADVANCE OF RGT TURNS FOR DEP ON RY 25L.
- ACFT TAXIING FOR DEP ON RY 25L VIA EITHER TWY M OR RY 13/31 SHOULD REMAIN VIGILANT FOR THE LOCATION OF HOLDING POSITION SIGNS/MARKINGS FOR RY 25L.
- TWYS H/J/P NOT AUTHORIZED UNDER FAR PART 139 FOR SCHED OPNS INVOLV ACR ACFT DESIGNED FOR 10 OR MORE PASSENGER SEATS AND SCHED/UNSCHED ACR OPNS INVOLV ACFT DESIGNED 30 OR MORE PASSENGER SEATS.
- RY 07L/25R NO ACFT 65,000 POUNDS OR GREATER TAXI BTN TWY C & TWY E.
- TWY V AVBL FOR ALL TYPE ACFT WITH 8450 FT AVBL.
- TRNG FLGTS INVOLVING SUCCESSIVE USE OF ANY RY PROHIBITED 2200-0600.
- RYS 13/31 & 01R/19L & 07L/25R CLSD EXCP LGT WT SINGLE ENG ACFT 2200-0600 DLY.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- PREFERRED USAGE BY ACFT BTN 2200-0600 IS TKOF RY 19R & LNDG RY 01L.
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