MKE Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MKE.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 94%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 71%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 67 miles away and running 67% today. If your route is available from both airports, ORD 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
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 23-point swing at MKE. The late morning block runs at 94%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (79% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sun 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 77-83%, which is just how MKE runs.
About MKE Delays
General Mitchell International Airport has averaged 79% 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.