The 7th National Cathedral Ministry Conference
January
11-14, 2010
v
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
Transportation
Traveling to Milwaukee
General Mitchell
International Airport
(From
www.city-data.com)
The General Mitchell
International Airport is based just south of the downtown Milwaukee area.
Sometimes referred to as Chicago's third airport, the facility serves
Milwaukee and greater Wisconsin while also serving as a strong choice for
those living a north and west of the Chicago area. It is named for General
Billy Mitchell, who is widely credited with being the father of the modern Air
Force.
The airport will celebrate its 90th birthday in 2010. From a single airstrip
the airport has grown to five paved runways. There is a main terminal with
three concourses. More than 600 flights operate daily from the airport. The
airport is open 24 hours a day and about 8 million passengers use the airport
each year.
Those who enjoy planes will like the observation lot located on the northern
edge of the airport. Designed for plane watchers, the lot allows for a great
view of the incoming and outgoing flights. Air traffic conversations are
rebroadcast on FM for car radios to pick up - scroll the dial for the station
of the day.
There are also some interesting historical sites to visit at the airport. The
Mitchell Gallery of Flight is located on the lower level of the main terminal.
It is a free museum focusing on aviation history in the Milwaukee region.
There are also historical markers commemorating the airports use as a POW work
camp for captured German soldiers in WWII.
General Mitchell International Airport is on the Hiawatha Line of the Amtrak
service that runs between Chicago and Milwaukee. Badger Express offers
localized shuttle service to downtown Milwaukee and Madison, and the Milwaukee
Transit bus Route 80 serves the airport. Wisconsin Coach Lines offers regional
bus service, including routes to O'Hare and Midway in Chicago. Travelers are
also welcome to drive to the airport.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation to and from the General Mitchell
International Airport and hotel can be done either by Taxi Service or
through Go Airport Connect. Taxi Service is approximately $20-25
each way. Go Airport Connect is running a
round-trip special of $22 with reservations made through their
reservation portal at the following link:
RESERVATIONS. Reservations must
be made as least 48 hours in advance.
Should you have questions regarding other
transportation, please contact us at 414/276-9814.
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