Dane County Regional Truax Field

KMSN / MSN

Madison, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMSN 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01830139

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.33 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (887 ft)
Pressure Alt
607 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,180 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMSN 160311Z 1603/1624 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM160800 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM161400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM160800
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM161400
+9h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSN
03
21
14
32
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,200 ft 150 ft CON 28°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
28° angle
14/32 5,846 ft 150 ft CON 137°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
137° angle
18/36 9,005 ft 150 ft CON 181°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Dane County Regional Truax Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMSN
IATA Code: MSN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 887 ft MSL

Location

City: Madison
Country: US
Latitude: 43.139900°
Longitude: -89.337502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,846 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,005 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Dane County Regional Truax Field

Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN/MSN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Madison, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 887 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 14/32, 18/36) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.