Can a Diamond DA40 Star land at KMKE?

Yes -- the Diamond DA40 Star typically requires ~1500 ft TOD at sea level. With KMKE's 723 ft field elevation, expect ~1630 ft. Most KMKE runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KMKE for a Diamond DA40 Star?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KMKE via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Diamond DA40 Star into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

KMKE / MKE · Milwaukee, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

723 ft

Aircraft Range

683 NM

Cruise Speed

140 kt

Runway Requirements

The Diamond DA40 Star is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,150 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 1,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KMKE: 5
→ Coordinates: 42.9472, -87.8966
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KMKE.

Common Considerations

Lake Michigan airport subject to lake-effect weather with good mix of commercial and GA activity. For the Diamond DA40 Star, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 723 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KMKE via on-field FBOs. The Diamond DA40 Star burns approximately 8 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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