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KMKE
Airport
General Mitchell International
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/20/2008 - 1/15/2009

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:MKE / KMKE
Lat/Lng: 42.9472222222, -87.8965833333
42-56-50.0000N, 087-53-47.7000W
Estimated by NGS
Elevation: 723 feet Surveyed
Magnetic Variation: 02W, (1995), [-3W (2008)]
Sectional: CHICAGO
From City: 5nm S of Milwaukee

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Ownership: Publicly owned
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT-A/C
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Tower Radar: ASR-9, 24hrs, ASR Elev 720.4 Ft. Cpme #1 42-55-58.2525N 87-54-25.2926W Cpme #2 42-57-50.8757N 87-53-27.3619W Mt1 Runway 19R 42-57-41.1470N 87-53-32.4418W Mti Runway 01L 42-55-44.9657N 87-53-52.3402W Mti Runway 25L 42-56-49.4387N 87-53-05.7724W Rbpm 43-04-12.3426 N 88-38-38.4185W
ARTCC: Chicago Center (ZAU)
FSS: Green Bay FSS (GRB)
NOTAMs and Weather: MKE NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Segmented Circle: no
Lights: Dusk-Dawn (local time)
Beacon: Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: no
ARFF: I C S 05/1973
ARFF Index D Equip Available Upon Request.

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 414-769-7161
ATIS: 126.4
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Milwaukee Tower'
(Military is 'Upset Control')
119.1, 325.8
Ground:
Contact 'Milwaukee Ground'
(Military is 'Upset Control')
121.8, 263.125
Clearance:
120.8
Approach:
Contact 'MILWAUKEE' Approach (24 local)
118.0(B), 126.5(a), 127.0,
263.075, 307.0(a), 317.725(B)
Departure:
Contact 'MILWAUKEE' Departure (24 local)
119.65(B), 125.35(a), 127.0,
263.075, 307.0(a), 317.725(B)
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --UPSET CTL 6761 HF
--CLASS C IC 126.5(A)
--CLASS C IC 307.0(A)
--OPNS 139.5
--OPNS 311.0
--128ARW (ANG) CMD POST 321.0 UPSET CTL
--D- 126.4
--AS ASSIGNED 127.85
--CLASS C 118.0(B)
--CLASS C 317.725(B)
Master Provides: ARTS-IIIA
Class C
Conflict Alert
MSAW
TDWR
Tower Remarks: (a) West of 1L-19R Extended Loc Crs of Active Runway and North of 7R-25L Extended Crs of Active Runway.
(B) East of 1L-19R Extended Loc Crs of Active Runway and South of 7R-25L Extended Crs of Active Runway.

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair: Major
Powerplant Repair: Major
Bottled Oxygen: None
Bulk Oxygen: High pressure
Transient Storage: Hanger
Other Services: Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA: 22
Multi Engine GA: 24
Jet GA: 87
Military: 9
Total: 142

Annual Operations

For year ending: 12/31/2006
Commercial Carriers: 69941
AirTaxi: 109060
Local GA (< 20 miles): 209
Non-local GA: 20736
Military Operations: 2559
Total: 202505

Ownership

Owner: Milwaukee County
907 N 10Th St
Milwaukee, Within 53233
414-747-5300
Manager: C.B. Bateman
5300 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, Within 53207
414-747-5300

Runways

Runways: 01L/19R
01R/19L
07L/25R
07R/25L
13/31

Runway 01L/19R

Length: 9690 feet
Width: 200 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 01L End 19R
True Alignment: 007, (004 Magnetic) 187, (184 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS ILS
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:   785'
Gradient: 0.4 0.4
Elevation at End: 703.6' MSL 672.7' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:   671.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 704' MSL 672' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 65' AGL 68' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on right side of runway 4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes  
Objects: Tree Fence
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 44:1 8:1
Approach Ratio 36:1 to Displaced Threshold; 100 Ft Tree 3641 Ft to Displaced Threshold; 901 Ft Right.
Object Height: 82' AGL 6' AGL
Object Distance: 3758' Along centerline
985' Left of centerline
249' Along centerline
404' Right of centerline
Other Objects:   Fence 148 Ft from Threshold; 391 Ft R of Centerline.

Runway 01R/19L

Length: 4183 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 85,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 115,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 180,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 01R End 19L
True Alignment: 007, (004 Magnetic) 187, (184 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.2 0.2
Elevation at End: 677.3' MSL 669.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 677' MSL 674' MSL
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes  
Objects:   Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 33:1
Object Height:   125' AGL
Object Distance:   4336' Along centerline
463' Left of centerline

Runway 07L/25R

Length: 4800 feet
Width: 100 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 30,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 35,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 55,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 07L End 25R
True Alignment: 072, (069 Magnetic) 252, (249 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Basic, Good Condition Basic, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.2 0.2
Elevation at End: 671.9' MSL 674.4' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:   671.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 672' MSL 674' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 37' AGL 40' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.10° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-Box VASI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes Yes
Objects: Tree Pole
Object Marking:   Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Utility runway with a visual approach Utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope: 24:1 19:1
Object Height: 44' AGL 77' AGL
Object Distance: 1298' Along centerline
187' Right of centerline
1727' Along centerline
195' Right of centerline

Runway 07R/25L

Length: 8012 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 07R End 25L
True Alignment: 072, (069 Magnetic) 252, (249 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME LOC/DME
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:   683'
Gradient: 0.7 0.7
Elevation at End: 723.1' MSL 670.4' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:   669.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 723' MSL 683' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 56' AGL 50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown  
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights  
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):   Yes
Objects: Tree Pole
Object Marking:   Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 37:1 8:1
Runway 25L Approach Ratio 29:1 to Displaced Threshold; 39 Ft Pole, 1140 Ft to Displaced Threshold; 544 Ft Left.
Object Height: 80' AGL 41' AGL
Object Distance: 3220' Along centerline
305' Left of centerline
456' Along centerline
464' Left of centerline

Runway 13/31

Length: 5868 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 170,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 13 End 31
True Alignment: 132, (129 Magnetic) 312, (309 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 741' 534'
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 671.3' MSL 670.0' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 670.4' MSL 669.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 670' MSL 670' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 54' AGL 55' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.004° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
for PAPI Runway 13 & 31 Contact Tower.
4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes Yes
Objects: Pole Rr
Object Marking: Lighted Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a visual approach Other than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope: 8:1
Approach Ratio 27:1 to Displaced Threshold; 87 Ft Tree 2375 Ft to Displaced Threshold; 490 Ft Left.
10:1
Approach Ratio 27:1 to Displaced Threshold; 42 Ft Rr 1160 Ft to Displaced Threshold; 290 Ft R.
Object Height: 33' AGL 42' AGL
Object Distance: 486' Along centerline
69' Left of centerline
626' Along centerline
295' Right of centerline
Other Objects: Fence Post 197 Ft from Runway End; 2442 L of Centerline.  

Procedures

Additional Remarks

A110*G-This Airport Has Been Surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.
Runway 07L/25R Closed to All Jet Aircraft & Aircraft Design Group Biii & Larger.
Taxiway 'a' Closed from Taxiway 'R' to 'E' & Taxiway 'E' Closed from Taxiway 'T' to 'M' and Taxiway 'T' Closed from Runway 07R/25L to Taxiway 'E' to Dc10 B747 C-5 & Md11 During Cat II & III Operations.
Runway 13/31 Closed Turbojet Aircraft Without Prior Permission Airport Manager - Call 414-747-5325.
Runway 1R Closed Turbojet Tkofs.
Training Flgts Involving Successive Use of Any Runway Prohibited 2200-0600.
Runways 13/31 & 01R/19L & 07L/25R Closed Except Light Wt Single Engine Aircraft 2200-0600 Dly.
Birds on & in View of Airport.
Preferred Usage by Aircraft Between 2200-0600 is Takeoff Runway 19R & Landing Runway 01L.
All Approaches are Over Noise Sensitive Areas; All Turbojet Aircraft Should Refrain from Conducting Multi VFR Traffic Pattern Approaches & Departures Wo Prior Apvl from Airport Manager Call C414-747-5325.
Taxiway B Closed Between Taxiways 'G' & 'D','R' & 'A1' to B747 and Larger Type Aircraft Without Prior Permission from Airport Manager at 414-747-5235.
Runways 07L/25R & 01R/19L & Taxiways H/J/P not Authorized Under Far Part 139 for Sched Operations Involv Air Carrier Aircraft Designed for 10 or More Passenger Seats and Sched/Unsched Air Carrier Operations Involv Aircraft Designed 31 or More Passenger Seats.
Taxiway F1 Closed to Aircraft Over 65000 Lbs or Wingspan Over 79 Ft Without Prior Approval of Airport Manager.
Taxiway T Closed from Runway 07R/25L to Taxiway S During Cat II & III Operations.
Taxiway 'P' Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Over 79 Ft Except with Prior Permission.
Taxiway S Closed During Cat II & III Operations.
ANG: Prior Permission All Aircraft, 48Hr Prior Notice, Contact Airfield Operations DSN 580-8241, C414-944-8241. 128Arw is a Fully Operational Kc-135R Base with Hrs of Operation Mon-Fri 1200Z-1930Z. Closed Holidays, Sat-Sun (Except Uta's), Call for Availability.
ANG: Any Mds's (Other than Kc-135) is Limited to Standard Transient Marshalling and Parking. No Technical Data Available for Transient Maintenance. Fuel and Age Equipment Support Available for Self-Service. There are No Additional Configuration Items Supported Such As Lantirn Pods, Edm Pods, Etc.
ANG: End of Runway Facilities, Aircraft Shelters/Revetments, and Alert Facilities are not Available. Airfield/Aircraft Parking Concerns Include: Limited Static Grounding Points and No Aircraft Tie Down Points.
ANG: No Fleet Service/Hot Cargo Parking Available. Contact Upset Ctrl 20 Min Prior to Arrival to Rcv Current Bird Watch Condition and Parking Info.
Asde-X Surveillance System in Use: Pilots Should Operate Transponders with Mode 'C' on All Taxiways & Runways.
Taxiway 'D', 'D1', 'H', 'J', 'F' (W of Taxiway 'Z' & E of Runway 01L/19R) Closed to Dc-9 Aircraft & Larger Without Prior Permission Call Airport Manager 414-747-5325.
Runway Hold Sign Located on Taxiway D for Nbnd Traffic to Hold Retroreflective only. Hold Short Sign W Taxiway G for Runway 13/31 Retroreflective only.
Pilots Traversing East on Taxiway M Note the Holding Positions for Runway 25L Involves An Unusual Taxiway Configuration. the Holding Signs/Markings for Runway 25L are Physically Located on Taxiway M (Eastbound), Well in Advance of Rgt Turns for Departure on Runway 25L.
Aircraft Taxiing for Departure on Runway 25L Via Either Taxiway M or Runway 13/31 Should Remain Vigilant for the Location of Holding Position Signs/Markings for Runway 25L.
Taxiways H/J/P not Authorized Under Far Part 139 for Sched Operations Involv Air Carrier Aircraft Designed for 10 or More Passenger Seats and Sched/Unsched Air Carrier Operations Involv Aircraft Designed 30 or More Passenger Seats.
Runway 07L/25R No Aircraft 65,000 Pounds or Greater Taxi Between Taxiway C & Taxiway E.
Taxiway V Available for All Type Aircraft with 8450 Ft Available.

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