Avflight Milwaukee

Avflight

Milwaukee, WI

Airport KMKE / MKE
Hours 8am-4:30pm
Customs On-site
International Yes

About Avflight Milwaukee

AvFlight Milwaukee sits at 401 E Layton Ave, Milwaukee WI 53207, reachable at 414-800-1590. The recently renovated facility covers 50,000 sq ft of hangar space and more than 25,000 sq ft of office space, making it one of the larger general aviation facilities at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

The FBO holds a CAA preferred designation, a certification standard that evaluates safety practices, facility conditions, and service quality through third-party review. Passengers and crews flying into Milwaukee Mitchell benefit from a facility that has passed structured evaluation rather than self-reported quality claims.

On the passenger side, dedicated lounges provide comfortable waiting space between legs or while the aircraft is being serviced. Catering options and complimentary refreshments are available without advance coordination. Conference facilities handle business meetings on site, keeping schedule gaps productive for travelers visiting Milwaukee-area corporate offices or the industrial corridor along I-94.

Crew facilities include a dedicated pilot lounge and access to on-site car rentals that eliminate separate ground transportation coordination. Concierge services handle additional requests during a visit. The AVTRIP rewards program tracks fuel and handling spend across AvFlight locations, offsetting future handling costs for operators flying Milwaukee regularly.

Milwaukee Mitchell International sits 5 miles south of downtown Milwaukee, a short drive to the city center or to the suburban manufacturing base west and north of the airport. The airport handles substantially less traffic than O'Hare or Midway, which translates to faster ramp access, shorter taxi times, and predictable departure windows without the slot and flow control that affects Chicago operations.

The 50,000 sq ft hangar accommodates aircraft up to the super-midsize category and provides covered overnight storage away from Milwaukee's cold winters and ice accumulation. The facility runs 24 hours a day.

Amenities and services

Wi-Fi Passenger lounge Catering Crew lounge Rental cars Hotel shuttle Conference room Ground power Hangar De-icing Fueling Lavatory service International handling

Operations at General Mitchell International Airport

Airport hours
24/7
Customs & immigration
On-site, handled within the terminal

Downtown Milwaukee is 6 miles north of the airport. A car service or rideshare runs about 15 to 20 minutes in normal traffic. The Pfister Hotel and the Third Ward are both under 25 minutes by car. For Chicago-area travel, the drive to the Loop takes 85 to 100 miles depending on your destination and roughly 90 minutes without construction delays. Amtrak's Hiawatha service runs between Milwaukee's downtown station and Chicago Union Station, but the station is a separate leg from the airport. Most passengers heading to Chicago use car service direct from the FBO.

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Contact

Phone (414) 486-7790
Website Visit website

Hours

Weekday 8am-4:30pm

Quick facts

Chain Avflight
Airport KMKE
International Yes
Amenities 7