What's the busiest hour for departures at MKE?

Departures from General Mitchell International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 29 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of MKE?

The quietest hour with regular service is 22:00 local time, averaging 1.2 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from MKE?

Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at General Mitchell International Airport, with 439 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from MKE?

Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 736 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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MKE Airport - General Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 29 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 19 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

29 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

22:00

1.2 flights/hr

Traffic score

85/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 226 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 18:00 local (27.9 flights/hr). Total: 225.1 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 439
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 405
3. American Airlines (AA) 306
4. United Airlines, (UA) 295
5. SkyWest Airlines (OO) 216

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 736
2. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 329
3. 🇺🇸 Minneapolis (MSP) 271
4. 🇺🇸 Detroit (DTW) 223
5. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 140

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MKE?: Departures from General Mitchell International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 29 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MKE?: The quietest hour with regular service is 22:00 local time, averaging 1.2 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from MKE?: Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at General Mitchell International Airport, with 439 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MKE?: Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 736 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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