General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (5300 S. Howell Ave. 414/747-5300), 6 miles south of downtown via I-94, is served by several domestic and international carriers. Flying time is 4 hours from New York and 9 hours from London.

Carriers

Air Canada (888/247-2262).

America West (800/433-7300 or 800/235-9292).

Continental (800/525-0280).

Delta (800/221-1212).

Northwest (800/225-2525).

United (800/241-6522).

US Airways (800/428-4322).

From the U.K.

American (0345/789-789).

British Airways (0345/222-111).

Delta (0800/414-767).

United (0800/888-555).

Virgin Atlantic (01293/747-747).

Transfers Between the Airport and Town

By Bus

Milwaukee County Transit System (414/344-6711) operates buses to and from the airport; fare is $1.35, and exact change is required.

By Car

To reach downtown Milwaukee from the airport take I-94 north about 6 miles.

By Taxi

Taxis between the airport and downtown take about 20 minutes; fare runs from $20 to $22. Taxis can be ordered by phone; try Yellow Cab (414/271-1800) or City Veteran (414/291-8900).