FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KMSN) Dane County Regional/Truax Field
1 rating | 3 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
887 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Chicago Artcc On Freqs 133.3/257.925 (Lone Rock Rcag) & 135.45 When Madison Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
Army Operation Call 'Firefly'. 0730-1600 Lcl.
FAA
Call Madison Ops
FAA
Call Madison Ops .
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 0730-1600
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: HOURS MADISON APCH CLSD
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: HOURS MADISON APCH CLSD
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2300
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS C SVC 0600-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Tie Down, Other
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FBO Fee Details:
Wisconsin Aviation-MadisonTimezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:18 am - 8:41 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:16 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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4:43 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.59
100LL (full)
$4.99
Jet-A (full)
$5.02
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Wisconsin Aviation-Madison
1 rating | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Car Rental
Sales
Flight Training
$5.59 | 100LL | full
$4.99 | Jet-A | full
$5.02 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: NE
Phone:
(608) 268-5000
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Tie Down, Other
Flight Training
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Wisconsin Aviation-Madison
1 rating | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Car Rental
Sales
Flight Training
$5.59 | 100LL | full
$4.99 | Jet-A | full
$5.02 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: NE
Phone:
(608) 268-5000
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Tie Down, Other
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3606 Corben Ct, Madison, WI 53704
(608) 268-5010
MSN
Pat O'Malley's Jet Room (Daily: 7:30am-2pm)
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Runway 18/36
Dimensions:
9,006 × 150 ft
(2,745 × 46 m)
(2,745 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 230,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 870,000 lbs
Double wheel: 230,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 870,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 780/R/C/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 18 | 36 |
| Elevation: | 860.3 ft | 862 ft |
| Heading: | 185° magnetic 182° true | 005° magnetic 002° true |
| Gradient: | 0.02% up | 0.02% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 400 ft | 1,001 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Hill, 689 ft Left ft of center, 50 ft high, 1,634 ft from end, 28:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 40:1 Fm Dsplcd Thr. FAA Bak-14 Bak-12(B) (1900'). FAA Rwy Cc not Reported. FAA Unusbl Byd 9 Degs Right of Cntrln. FAA | Bak-14 Bak-12(B) (1750'). FAA Rwy 36 Alsf2 Oprs As Ssalr When Twr Clsd. FAA Rwy Cc not Reported. FAA |
Runway 03/21
Dimensions:
7,200 × 150 ft
(2,195 × 46 m)
(2,195 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 230,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Double wheel: 230,000 lbs
Double tandem: 380,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 780/R/D/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 03 | 21 |
| Elevation: | 860.8 ft | 886.6 ft |
| Heading: | 032° magnetic 029° true | 212° magnetic 209° true |
| Gradient: | 0.36% up | 0.36% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 431 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Trees, 460 ft Left ft of center, 72 ft high, 2,760 ft from end, 35:1 clearance slope | Road, 19 ft high, 2,050 ft from end, 50:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 41:1 Fm Dsplcd Thr. FAA | Bak-14 Bak-12(B) (1620'). FAA |
Runway 14/32
Dimensions:
5,846 × 150 ft
(1,782 × 46 m)
(1,782 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 210,000 lbs
Double tandem: 320,000 lbs
Double wheel: 210,000 lbs
Double tandem: 320,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 710/R/D/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 14 | 32 |
| Elevation: | 858.9 ft | 861.5 ft |
| Heading: | 139° magnetic 136° true | 319° magnetic 316° true |
| Gradient: | 0.04% up | 0.04% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 477 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | Tree, 440 ft Right ft of center, 112 ft high, 4,047 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: MSN
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: MSN
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 24 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/069 | 06/13/2025 1132 | 06/27/2025 2359 | OBST CRANE (ASN 2024-AGL-15586-NRA) 430805N0892013W (0.3NM S MSN) 1007FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD |
| 5/4312 | 05/22/2025 1426 | IAP DANE COUNTY RGNL/TRUAX FLD, MADISON, WI.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, ORIG-E...
LPV DA 1141/HAT 281 ALL CATS. VIS 7… | |
| 06/047 | 06/10/2025 1205 | 08/31/2025 2359 | TWY G CLSD |
| M0029/25 | 06/17/2025 1541 | 07/17/2025 2359 | RWY 03 BAK-14 ARRESTING SYSTEM
UNSERVICEABLE |
| 5/7745 | 06/02/2025 1711 | IAP DANE COUNTY RGNL/TRUAX FLD, MADISON, WI.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, ORIG-E...
LPV DA 1141/HAT 281 ALL CATS. VIS 7… | |
| 06/068 | 06/13/2025 1129 | 06/27/2025 2300 | OBST CRANE (ASN 2023-AGL-14182-OE) 430732N0892008W (0.9NM S MSN) 997FT (153FT AGL) NOT LGTD |
| 05/27/2025 1218 | 08/21/2025 2359 | AERODROME MILITARY ACFT INCLUDING ALL FIGHTERS, DEPART RWY 36 IF ABLE. IF RWY 18 T/O IS REQUIRED, TURN HEADI… | |
| 04/137 | 04/20/2024 0700 | 10/31/2025 2300 | OBST CRANE (ASN 2024-AGL-4329-OE) 430428N0892348W (4.7NM SSW MSN) 1112FT (251FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD |
Additional Remarks
Acr & Turbo Jet Trng Flgts Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arng: Ppr, Arng Copter Rqr Svc, CTC Army Ops, Ltd Tran Svc, Opr 1300-2200Z++ Mon, Tue; 1300-0400Z++ Wed-Fri, Clsd Sat, Sun Dsn 745-8310, C608-301-8310.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Avoid Overflight of Yahara River In vicinity of Airport Blo 2000 Ft AGL.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Barricades Along West Edge of South Ramp Adj Mil Ramp.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
E Ramp between Twys H and M Clsd to Acft with Wingspan More Than 118 Ft. Twys L1, L6, B5, & E & Twy H N of Rwy 14/32 Clsd to Acft with Wingspan More Than 118 Ft. E Ramp & Twys B1, J & B N of Twy M Clsd to Acft with Wingspan More Than 150 Ft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Engine Runup Rstd to North Hold Bay Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Madison App/Dep Con At 608-249-8240. When Madison Approach Clsd, for Cd CTC Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: Prior Permission Required All Act, Contact Email: 115Fw.Ppr.Org@Us.Af.Mil. Opr Hr 1200-2230Z++Mon-Thurs, Dsn 724-8642/8436, C608 245-4642/4436. Dsn 724-8580 H24, C608 245-4580 H24.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Proc in Efct: Dep Acft Utilize Rwy 03 & 36; Arr Acft Utilize Rwy 18 & 21.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr for High Risk Flt Test 608-246-3397.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rw 14 & 18 Approach Ends Closely Aligned; Verify Correct Rwy and Compass Hdg Prior to Dep.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 18, 21, 36 Bak-14 Arresting Cable for Mil Use Only and Retracted When not in Use.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-Fuel: A++ (Mil)
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tmrtwy F and G Rstrd to Fighter Acft Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy F & G Rstrd to Mil Acft Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
West Ramp Rstd to Air Carrier Acft Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
West Ramp Uncontrolled; Pushback is At Pilot's Discretion.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 43.13988, -89.33750
- 43° 8′ 23.6″ N, 89° 20′ 15.0″ W
- 43° 8.393′ N, 89° 20.250′ W
ARTCC:
Chicago (ZAU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Chicago Sectional
FSS:
Green Bay (GRB)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
03W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt MALSR Rwy 18 & 21; REIL Rwy 03, 14 & 32; HIRL Rwy 03/21, 14/32 & 18/36 - CTAF. When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd HIRL Rwy 18/36 Preset on Low Intst, to Incr Intst & Actvt - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Military: Ovhd Tfc Pat Alt Rstrd to 3500 Ft MSL; Rwy 18/36 L Turn.
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANG OPS | 123.4 | Madison | |
| ANG OPS | 138.175 | Madison | |
| ANG OPS | 40.8 | Madison | |
| Approach/Departure | 120.1 | EAST | Madison |
| Approach/Departure | 135.45 | WEST | Madison |
| ASOS | (608) 249-0615 | Madison | |
| ATIS | 124.65 | Madison | |
| CLASS C | 120.1 | EAST | Madison |
| CLASS C | 135.45 | WEST | Madison |
| Clearance Delivery | 121.625 | Madison | |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (608) 249-8240 | Madison App/Dep Con | |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (630) 906-8921 | When Approach Closed | Chicago ARTCC |
| CTAF | 119.3 | Madison | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Madison | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Madison | |
| Tower | 119.3 | Madison | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Madison |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training, On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
William Legore
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-3380 (Office)
Owner
Dane County
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-3390 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 5/21/25Solid performancCharles B.I picked up passengers on 17 May. The airport and ATC were fine, as was the FBO. Wisconsin Aviation marshaled me in, fueled the airplane quickly, and didn't charge any unexpected fees. The FBO facilities are very nice, and there's a good restauran…
- 5/2/19Jens L.The south ramp and its facilities are " managed " by Wisconsin Aviation. This includes several privately rented T-hangars and a commonly-shared hangar/office building. Wisconsin Aviation continuously fails to undertake proper removal of snow and ice…
- 8/16/14KENT E.I am home based here, but had a great experience, so thought I would share that we returned from a family vacation at 10:15 PM in a Cessna 182 with way more than we left with. The ramp guys met us on arrival at the unattended part of the ramp as they…