This is the travel page for General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mitchell International is the largest Wisconsin airport, and is often considered Chicago's third airport, since many prefer to use it over the busy O'Hare Airport or Chicago Midway International. The airport serves an average 7 million travelers every year, with flights to 90 cities worldwide.
Milwaukee Airport News
- Google News: Mitchell International Airport search
- TMJ4 (Milwaukee): Getting Back To Normal At Mitchell Airport (March 25, 2008)
- TMJ4 (Milwaukee): Mitchell International Airport Closed Indefinitely (March 21, 2008)
- The Associated Press: Suitcase packed with pot recovered at airport (March 20, 2008)
- The marijuana discovery at the airport was the second large bust in a week in Milwaukee County. On Saturday a deputy pulled over a driver on Interstate 43 and found a suitcase and duffel bag with 63 pounds of marijuana valued at more than $200,000.
Milwaukee Airport Amenities and Maps
- Official Site: General Mitchell International Airport Terminal Map
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Named after US Army Air Service General Billy MitchellGeneral Mitchell International Airport: General William Mitchell
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The Milwaukee County Board approved of purchasing land belonging to Thomas Hamilton for $150,000 to expand their original airport facilityGeneral Mitchell International Airport: General William Mitchell
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The first airport terminal opened on July 1927General Mitchell International Airport: General William Mitchell
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The aviator Charles A. Lindbergh paid a visit to the airport on August 20, 1927General Mitchell International Airport: General William Mitchell
