Dane County Regional Truax Field — Madison, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Dane County Regional Truax Field (Madison) is MSN — its ICAO code is KMSN.
Distance & flight time from MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field
MSN, the IATA code for Dane County Regional Airport (Truax Field), serves Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, and the surrounding Dane County area. The airport shares its grounds with a Wisconsin Air National Guard base, reflecting its dual civilian-military heritage dating back to World War II training operations. Today MSN handles regional and mainline domestic flights, connecting Madison to major hubs like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Denver. It also supports general aviation, cargo operations, and university-related travel given the airport's proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Terminal upgrades in recent years have expanded gate capacity to keep pace with the city's steady population and tech-sector growth.
Runways at Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7200 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 14/32 | 5846 ft (1782 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 18/36 | 9006 ft (2745 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MADISON APP | 120.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.65 MHz |
| CLD | MADISON CLNC DEL | 121.62 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.3 MHz |
| DEP | MADISON DEP | 126.85 MHz |
| GND | MADISON GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | ARNG OPS | 40.8 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 138.25 MHz |
| RDO | GREEN BAY RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | MADISON TWR | 119.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) — 106.8 km (66.4 mi)
- Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) — 113.0 km (70.2 mi)
- Volk Field (VOK) — 115.5 km (71.8 mi)
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — 119.0 km (73.9 mi)
- Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) — 129.8 km (80.7 mi)
- Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 138.8 km (86.2 mi)
- Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 140.7 km (87.4 mi)
- Dupage Airport (DPA) — 163.5 km (101.6 mi)
Searchers using MSN usually mean Madison, Wisconsin's airport, not the Microsoft web portal. MSN airport code covers Dane County Regional, offering domestic flights, parking info, and airline terminal details for Madison travelers.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dane County Regional Truax Field?
The IATA code for Dane County Regional Truax Field is MSN.
What is the ICAO code for Dane County Regional Truax Field?
The ICAO code for Dane County Regional Truax Field is KMSN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.