Emil Charles Kiel (September 25, 1895[1] – December 1, 1971) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.

Kiel jointed the United States Army Reserve in 1917.

He would become an aviator and be assigned as an instructor with the 91st Aero Squadron.

During World War II he served in the Office of the Chief of the United States Army Air Corps before becoming Chief of Staff of the Fourth Air Force and the Eighth Air Force.

Kiel was also an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire.