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Dane County Regional Truax Field
Madison, United States
Dane County Regional Truax Field
Wisconsin's capital city gateway serving the Upper Midwest.
- ›Truax Field is named after Lieutenant Thomas Truax, a Madison native killed in a 1928 military aviation accident.
- ›The 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard shares the airfield with commercial operations.
- ›MSN is the busiest airport in Wisconsin by some measures, competing with Milwaukee's Mitchell International.
- ›The airport serves as a major travel hub for University of Wisconsin–Madison events and Big Ten athletic travel.
- ›A terminal modernization and expansion project was completed in the early 2020s to increase gate capacity.
Dane County Regional Airport, known as Truax Field, has served Madison, Wisconsin since the 1920s and shares its grounds with the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Situated northeast of downtown Madison between two glacial lakes, it functions as the primary commercial gateway to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. The airport handles a modest but steady volume of passengers through a single modern terminal, connecting Madison to major hubs across the country.
- Main Terminal — A single consolidated terminal featuring all airline gates, ticketing, baggage claim, dining, and retail in a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available curbside at arrivals
- Madison Metro Transit bus routes connect the airport to downtown and campus
- Rental car companies including Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and National on-site
- Hotel shuttle services operated by several nearby properties
- Private car and limousine services available by pre-arrangement
- Hilton Garden Inn Madison East
- Hampton Inn Madison East
- Marriott Madison West (short drive)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Madison
- Sheraton Madison Hotel
Inside the terminal, travelers will find a selection of casual dining options, coffee shops, and grab-and-go outlets sufficient for a smaller regional airport. The airport reflects Madison's food culture with locally inspired offerings alongside national brands. For a broader dining experience, the East Washington Avenue corridor just minutes from the airport offers a range of restaurants representing Madison's vibrant culinary scene.
- The terminal is compact, so plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic departure for comfortable check-in and security clearance.
- Parking options include a short-term garage directly connected to the terminal and economy lots served by a free shuttle.
- University of Wisconsin home football weekends see significantly higher travel demand — book early and arrive with extra time.
- Madison's weather can shift quickly; check forecasts especially in winter, as snow and ice can cause delays at this northern airport.
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