MKE Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MKE.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 87%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 75%. That is a 12-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 67 miles away and running 89% 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
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 12-point swing at MKE. The early morning block runs at 87%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (78% vs 83%). Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MKE has been bouncing between 23% and 90%. Best day was Apr 24 at 90%. Worst was Mar 16 at 23%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how MKE runs.
About MKE Delays
General Mitchell International Airport has averaged 78% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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), MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) and GRB (Austin Straubel 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.