Construction of a new air cargo facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) got underway yesterday as the airport aims to develop as alternative to congested gateways.
The development includes a 337,000 sq ft air cargo facility featuring a dedicated air cargo building, a new Milwaukee County Highway Maintenance Facility to support both County and State transportation needs, and enhancements to adjacent taxiways to improve accessibility for widebody cargo aircraft.
The facility will have the capacity to accommodate five B747-400 aircraft at the same time and expects to generate over $1.3m in annual aircraft landing fees as well as over $1m in annual ground lease rents and fees.
It also boasts 45 truck docks, which can eventually be expanded to 68 docks.
The airport said that the facility “aims to provide a more efficient alternative for businesses looking to avoid the congestion, delays, and higher costs associated with operating at Illinois airports”.
The facility is being developed by investment company Crow holdings on behalf of MKE and is expected to open in 2026.