Milwaukee Airport Remain Closed To Flights:Milwaukee General Mitchell International remained closed to flights through noon CT today after torrential rain left the runway at the airport in accordance with standing water. More than a half feet of rain fell in the Milwaukee area on Thursday, causing massive floods in the city.On its website, the airport is connected with the closure of the floods on the airfield and the road leading to the airport, "according to Reuters. Airport advised, travelers should contact their airlines before heading to the airport to determine the status of their flights and make alternative arrangements if necessary. "
AirTran, one of the best carriers in the city of Milwaukee, issued by a flexible policy travel this morning for customers affected by flooding and disrupted flight schedules.
The carrier said passenger travel schedule, from or through the Milwaukee today, may change their reservation without penalty as long as travel is performed within 5 days from the original date of departure, based on space availability, without fees or rate adjustments. "
Airport Associated Press says the first "closed around 9:30 pm when the flood began to cover part of the runway, airport spokeswoman Pat Rowe said. At one point, flooding is also blocked by external ticketing and baggage areas."
In addition, the AP says: "air traffic controllers were evacuated from their tower because of the tornado warning in the early evening. They were allowed back in about an hour, and several planes were allowed to land and take off before flooding forced officials to close Airport, [Rowe] said. "airport remained closed Friday morning.
On the possibility of resuming flights, FOX 6 Milwaukee television reports, the airport will be closed at least until [noon CT], when the administration of the airport re-evaluate the situation. "
