MKE is embarking on a long-term redevelopment to increase business-related General Aviation activity at the East Layton Avenue ramp area located near Highway 794. Consistent with the MKE Master Plan Update adopted in 2022, the development will result in more aircraft based at MKE, helping business aviation flourish in ways that haven’t been possible before.
MKE is a medium-hub commercial service airport, as designated by the FAA, and this kind of land is not typically available for General Aviation development at airports this size. Located just an eight-minute drive on 794 from downtown Milwaukee, the northeast ramp gets travelers on their airplanes as quickly as possible. Business travelers can fly to any airport in North America, meet with business partners or do a site visit, and return to Milwaukee in time for dinner.
As current leases expire, antiquated facilities are being vacated and removed. New hangars that are more compatible with modern general aviation will be constructed. The Airport is allowing existing tenants to remain on a month-to-month basis until new construction begins, at which time such tenants may become part of the redevelopment.
The next step involves designing a sitewide vision that maximizes this property in the best manner, while ensuring compatibility with the rest of the Airport. The development plan will have new hangar design and development standards that will encourage, promote, and ensure high quality General Aviation facilities fostering continued safe and efficient airport operations.
MKE continues to promote and elevate General Aviation so that it will thrive with the thoughtful development of a new general and business aviation gateway into the greater Milwaukee area.
