Main terminalConcourses C and D
5300 S Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207FAA rank #58 · Medium hub
MKEMilwaukee
Milwaukee Mitchell International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
MKE's Saver Lot is the clear value and its shuttle picks up at the car. If using CLEAR or PreCheck late in the day, check lane hours instead of assuming expedited screening remains open.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, holidays, and major Milwaukee events
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Security
What you’re walking into
MKE has checkpoints serving Concourses C and D. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are available, but their dedicated lane hours end before the airport's final departures.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Saver Lot$11/day24/7 trunk-to-terminal shuttle every 5–10 minutes
Daily Garage$18/dayCovered and connected by enclosed skywalk
Surface Lot$18/dayWalkable; first 30 minutes free
Hourly Garage$27/day
Valet$28/dayCovered
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses the signed ground-transportation island outside baggage claim; confirm the island in the app after requesting.
Rental counters and vehicles are on the ground floor of the main parking structure directly across from baggage claim.
Concourses C and D branch from the same main terminal and are walkable; follow checkpoint signage for the concourse shown on the boarding pass.
MKE cell-phone waiting lotImmediately south of the parking structure; first 30 minutes freeMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Milwaukee, WI 53207
The cell-phone lot is immediately south of the parking structure. The first 30 minutes are free; drivers should remain with the vehicle.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
MKE has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Several airport-area hotels sit within three miles and combine overnight stays, shuttle service, and trip parking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCourtyard Milwaukee Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm the current schedule
- Parking
- Eligible packages include parking for the selected travel dates
Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify early-morning times
- Parking
- Trip parking requires a qualifying hotel-and-parking package
Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with participating packages
- Parking
- Included parking duration is confirmed during booking
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingChargePoint stations are in the Daily Garage and Saver Lot A. Charging costs $5 per session plus ordinary parking.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightMKE remains open for flight operations, but checkpoint and concession hours are limited overnight.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MKE official parking↗MKE ground transportation↗MKE terminal guide↗MKE accessibility and relief areas↗MKE CLEAR hours↗