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General Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States)

IATA: MKE ICAO: KMKE

Longest Active Runway

9,990 ft

3,045 meters

Field Elevation

723 ft

220 m MSL

Runway Inventory

5 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

42.9472°, -87.8966°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#574 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1020 of 7558

Top 13.5% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#62 in US

#233 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-0.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: General Mitchell International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,990 ft (3,045 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #574. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1020 worldwide (Top 13.5%) and #62 nationally in United States.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 723 ft (220 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, General Mitchell International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies just 58.2 NM away with a 13,000 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,990 ft (3,045 m)

At 9,990 ft (3,045 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
01L/19R	9,990 ft (3045m)	200 ft (61m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
07R/25L	8,300 ft (2530m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
13/31	5,537 ft (1688m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
07L/25R	4,797 ft (1462m)	100 ft (30m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
01R/19L	4,182 ft (1275m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)	`ORD`	58.2 NM (107.8 km)	13,000 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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