MKE Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%, arrivals worse at 73%. Evening flights ran 15 points better than early morning. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MKE. 84% 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: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 89%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 74%. That is a 15-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is 74 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MSN 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
Evening vs Early Morning is a 15-point swing at MKE. The evening block runs at 89%. 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 81%. Hit 64% around 1pm, peaked at 100% around 11pm. Evening is thinning out and improving to 89%. A 36-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 83%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
MKE has been bouncing between 62% and 89%. Best day was Aug 26 at 89%. Worst was Sep 4 at 62%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how MKE runs.
About MKE Delays
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 73% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
General Mitchell International Airport has averaged 81% 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.