Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)
Milwaukee, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KMKE
IATA
MKE
City
Milwaukee
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
723 ft
Runways
5 runways
Coordinates
42.9472, -87.8966
Overview
Lake Michigan airport subject to lake-effect weather with good mix of commercial and GA activity.
Current Weather at KMKE
Pilots flying into or out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KMKE 011752Z 25007KT 10SM SCT028 SCT055 BKN110 BKN250 30/24 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03000239 10300 20233 58005Wind 250° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 25
Current TAF
TAF KMKE 011723Z 0118/0224 21007KT P6SM FEW030 SCT120 FM020200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN240 FM021000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT180 WS020/27040KT FM021400 24005KT P6SM SCT160 FM021900 28007KT P6SM SCT150Read any KMKE METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KMKE. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMKE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Milwaukee. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMKE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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