MKE Today
Decent day. Departures at 83%. Early morning flights ran 18 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MKE. 83% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 66%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 81 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, MDW is the better bet right now.
MKE Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at General Mitchell International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 18-point swing at MKE. The early morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 80%. Hit 46% around 12pm, peaked at 100% around 5am. A 54-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
MKE has been bouncing between 63% and 91%. Best day was Jun 3 at 91%. Worst was Jun 12 at 63%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how MKE runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About MKE Delays
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is currently running on time with 83% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
General Mitchell International Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
General Mitchell International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include ORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport), MSN (Dane County Regional Truax Field) and MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport). When MKE is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from General Mitchell International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.