General Mitchell International Airport

This Sustainability Management Plan, titled 'Journey to Sustainability,' outlines Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport's (MKE) commitment to proactively manage the social, economic, and environmental consequences of air transportation. The plan is structured around eleven Sustainability Focus Areas, grouped into Economic (Economic Prosperity, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure), Environmental (Energy Management, Air Emissions and Climate Change, Waste Management, Water Management), and Social (Employee Engagement, Community Engagement, Health and Safety, Customer Experience) pillars. Its vision is to ensure economic viability, operational efficiency, natural resource conservation, and social responsibility, aiming to reduce environmental footprint, improve operations, and enhance customer and employee satisfaction.

The Master Plan Update for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport serves as a strategic vision to assess current capabilities, forecast future aviation demand, identify facility requirements, and prioritize development alternatives. The plan addresses anticipated needs through 2040, covering short-term (5-year), mid-term (10-year), and long-term (20-year) planning horizons. Key components include an inventory of existing conditions, detailed analysis of airside facilities (runways, taxiways, aprons), and terminal and concourse facilities.

This Sustainability Management Plan for Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport outlines a holistic approach to integrate sustainability into its operations and overall development strategy. The plan aims to ensure the airport's economic viability, operational efficiency, natural resource conservation, and social responsibility. It is built upon eleven key focus areas: Economic Prosperity, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure, Water Management, Energy Management, Air Emissions and Climate Change, Waste Management, Employee Engagement, Customer Experience, Community Engagement, and Health and Safety. The overarching vision is to be the airport of choice for Wisconsin and beyond, providing excellent customer service, operating efficiently with minimal environmental impact, being a good community neighbor, and linking Milwaukee to the world.

This document, an attachment to the main Sustainability Management Plan, outlines the strategic direction for General Mitchell International Airport. The plan focuses on enhancing sustainability across key areas including sustainable buildings and infrastructure, waste management, energy management, customer experience, economic prosperity, water management, employee engagement, community engagement, operational efficiency, air quality and climate change, and health and safety. It aims to improve environmental performance, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement while fostering economic prosperity and a positive customer experience.

This Strategic Development and Airport Master Plan Study for Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport provides a comprehensive roadmap for its future. The plan details an inventory of existing facilities, presents aviation demand forecasts for based aircraft and annual operations, and assesses facility requirements for both airside and landside infrastructure. Key focus areas include evaluating alternatives for airfield improvements, such as runway length and capacity, and landside facilities, including hangars and support services. The overarching goal is to accommodate projected aviation needs, ensure efficient and functional operations, and guide strategic investments through a capital improvement program.