5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“On top of all that, they had a business center if you needed to work, everything was spotless, and the staff was incredibly helpful.”
Vegan Yum235★ on Google
Airports / Wisconsin / MSN
Medium airport · MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Madison, Wisconsin · 887 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
2,650 ratings
1
Operators based
887
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Madison, WisconsinELEV 887 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
2,650
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
887
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Overview
Dane County Regional Truax Field, listed as KMSN / MSN, is a mid-sized airport in Madison, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 887 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MSN is a home base: Mississippi Air Express, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 58 nm), Wittman Regional Airport (OSH, 61 nm), and Volk Field (VOK, 62 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 9,006-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MSN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MSN to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMSN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wisconsin Aviation Madison
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Getting in and out was quick and straightforward.”
Vegan Yum235★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Usually, you’re all packed into the same restroom with everyone else, trying to hurry.”
Vegan Yum235★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Dane County Regional Truax Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMSN
IATA
MSN
FAA / Local
MSN
Elevation
887 ft
Coordinates
43.1399° N · 89.3375° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 887 ft, MSN sits lower than 53% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,006 ft
- 18/369,006 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 03/217,200 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 14/325,846 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,006 ft
MSN's 9,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmRFDChicago Rockford International AirportChicago/Rockford
- 61nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 62nmVOKVolk FieldCamp Douglas
- 64nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
- 70nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 75nmDBQDubuque Regional AirportDubuque
Location
Open the full mapKMSN · Dane County Regional Truax Field · Madison, WI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MSN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 439 nm | 1h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 593 nm | 1h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 694 nm | 2h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 712 nm | 2h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
| Boston (BED) | 795 nm | 2h 15m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 818 nm | 2h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 825 nm | 2h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MSN?
- Dane County Regional Truax Field's longest paved runway is 9,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MSN?
- Dane County Regional Truax Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MSN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Dane County Regional Truax Field as a home base, including Mississippi Air Express, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Dane County Regional Truax Field?
- One FBO serves MSN: Wisconsin Aviation Madison. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MSN?
- The closest alternate is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), about 58 nm away, followed by Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MSN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 25m (439 nm), Washington DC about 1h 47m (593 nm), New York about 2h 1m (694 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.