The Brief
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has a new 337,000-square-foot air cargo facility on the site of the former 440th Airlift Wing.
- Capable of handling five Boeing 747-400 aircraft simultaneously, the center provides businesses with a less congested, cost-effective shipping alternative to Illinois airports.
- The facility is projected to generate over $2.3 million annually in airport landing fees and ground rents.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, in partnership with Crow Holdings, celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art air cargo facility with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Located at the MKE Regional Business Park on the site of the former 440th Airlift Wing, the new 337,000-square-foot facility provides an alternative for businesses looking to avoid the congestion, delays, and higher costs associated with shipping cargo through Illinois airports.
MKE Airport South Cargo
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Construction began in February 2025, following years of planning and collaboration.…