Vendor requirements at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Permit to operate

Agreement, license or Permit from Airport management, issued by Milwaukee County, Airport management (Properties Division).

Fee: Not published.

Rules and Regulations section 2.4 requires the agreement, license or permit before the activity starts, plus compliance with the Minimum Standards. Section 2.25 requires a permit or other written authorization signed by the Airport Director for business activities. Every company that needs badges completes the Company Registration Information form, which also needs signatures from its primary tenant or leaseholder. A company that needs an Airport Agreement or Permit Number contacts the Airport Properties Department at 414-747-3722.

Insurance minimums

Endorsements and policy terms

• Insurers authorized in Wisconsin with a Best rating of A or better, or approved in writing by Airport management (stated for based aircraft certificates)
• 30 calendar days written notice of cancellation, 14 days for non-payment, by certified mail (stated for based aircraft certificates)
• Airport management may require added or different coverage based on the risk

Badging and security

• SIDA badges are issued at the MKE Badging Office. Bring the completed Security Identification Badge Form, two forms of ID acceptable under DHS Form I-9, and the online questionnaire. Incomplete forms are refused.
• Each company must establish an Authorized Signatory, who completes the signatory section of the badge form and requests any access changes in writing. Signatories complete an STA and FBI criminal history check.
• Badge fees: $100 initial, $50 renewal, $25 late renewal, $100 non-return. Lost badges: $100 first, $200 second, $400 third.
• Background checks usually take 2 to 3 days. Training typically runs 1 to 3 hours depending on duties.
• Driving training: Class One (movement area, 40 minutes) and Class Two (non-movement area, 35 minutes).

Vehicles and ramp driving

• Drivers need a valid license, Vehicle Operators training and an airport ID with Class II driving privileges, or an escort.
• Every vehicle needs a current color-coded, numbered apron permit or hang tag, shown at all times. An Authorization Signature Letter must be on file first. Visitor hang tags require an escort.
• Company logos on both sides of the vehicle unless otherwise authorized.
• Movement area: Class I endorsement, two-way radio and ATC clearance.
• Speed limit 15 mph airside where not posted.
• Fuel tank vehicles must be inspected and approved by the Fire Department before operating on the AOA.
• Ground transportation operators need a Ground Transportation Service Permit (section 6.2).

Training

• Badge training covers security, severe weather, safety and customer service, plus driving modules as required.
• No one may handle fuel until properly trained, with recurrent training at least every year (section 8.1).

Washing and environmental rules

• Aircraft cleaning done as paid or cargo work that creates runoff to the airport storm sewer is prohibited (section 3.9).
• The rules allow only individual private aircraft washing.
• Outdoor painting is prohibited where stormwater runoff is a concern; paint only in approved facilities.

Fees

• Ground transportation 2026: limousine annual permit $0 and $3 per pickup ($6 oversized); taxi annual permit $125 and $3 per pickup; courtesy shuttle annual permit $500 and $6 daily curb pass.
• No vendor permit fee or fee on gross revenue was found.

Working under an FBO or tenant

Based aircraft operators hold tiedown or hangar agreements with the County or an authorized FBO. Whether a vendor working for an FBO or flight department can operate under that tenant's agreement instead of its own is not stated; the County registration and Authorized Signatory process applies to any company needing badges.