Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport

Location

Latitude:	43-08-23.5649N (43.139879)
Longitude:	089-20-15.0161W (-89.337504)
Elevation:	886.6 feet MSL (270 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:	2.7 W (as of February 2019 from WMM2015 model)
Time Zone:	UTC -6.0 (Standard Time) UTC -5.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:	5 N.M. NE of Madison, Wisconsin
Found On:	Chicago Chart
FAA Region:	AGL

Operations

Airport Status:	Operational
Facility Use:	Public
Type:	Airport
Activation Date:	09/1937
Control tower:	Yes
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours):	Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL
Boundary ARTCC:	ZAU (Chicago)
Lighting Schedule:	SEE RMK
Segmented Circle Indicator:	No
Beacon Color:	White-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Traffic Pattern Altitude:	1887 feet (575 m)
NOTAMs Facility:	MSN
NOTAM-D Service:	Yes
International Airport of Entry:	No
Customs Landing Rights:	No
Military Landing Rights:	Yes
Civil/Military Joint Use:	No
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting:	Class I ARFF Index: C Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973

Based Aircraft

Single Engine:	75
Multi Engine:	18
Jet Engine:	26
GA Helicopters:	1
Military Aircraft:	36

Annual Operations (as of 07/31/2018)

Total Operations:	84742
Commercial:	20976	24.8%
Air Taxi:	10823	12.8%
GA Local:	17365	20.5%
GA Itinerant:	31307	36.9%
Military Aircraft:	4271	5.0%

Communications

CTAF:	119.300
Unicom:	122.950
Tower:	MADISON 119.3 257.8 Hrs: 0600-2300
Clearance Del.:	121.625
Ground:	121.9 348.6
Approach:	MADISON 120.1(EAST) 135.45(WEST) 343.7 WEST 350.3(EAST) Hrs: 0600-2300 CHICAGO ARTCC Hrs: HOURS MADISON APCH CLSD
Departure:	MADISON 120.1(EAST) 135.45(WEST) 343.7 WEST 350.3(EAST) Hrs: 0600-2300 CHICAGO ARTCC Hrs: HOURS MADISON APCH CLSD
ATIS:	124.65 278.3 Hrs: 24
ASOS:	(608-249-0615)
CLASS C:	135.45(WEST)
CLASS C:	343.7 WEST
CLASS C:	120.1(EAST)
ANG OPS:	138.175
EMERG:	121.5
ANG OPS:	238.2
EMERG:	243.0
CLASS C:	350.3(EAST)
ANG OPS:	40.8
ANG OPS:	123.4
ANG OPS:	299.9
RADAR:	126.85

ARMY OPERATION CALL 'FIREFLY'. 0730-1600 LCL.
APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY CHICAGO ARTCC ON FREQS 133.3/380.35 (LONE ROCK RCAG) & 135.45 WHEN MADISON APCH CTL CLSD.
CALL MADISON OPS
CALL MADISON OPS
CALL MADISON OPS .
3RD PARTY 16 JUN 2011

Contacts

MSN Airport web site

MSN Airport email

Manager:	Publicly owned:
KIMBERLY S. JONES 4000 INTERNATIONAL LANE MADISON, WI 53704 608-246-3380	DANE COUNTY 4000 INTERNATIONAL LANE MADISON, WI 53704 608-246-3380

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Area Code: 608

Business Name	Frequency	Phone	Fuel Grade
Wisconsin Aviation-Madison	Unicom 122.95	268-5003, 268-5006 Avionics	100LL, Jet A

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Flight Service Stations

	Primary	Alternate
FSS on Field:	N
FSS Name (ID):	Green Bay(GRB)
Frequency:
Toll Free Phone:	1-800-WX-BRIEF

Instrument Procedures / Charts

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Page Type	Page Name	Volume
APD	AIRPORT DIAGRAM	EC-3
HOT	HOT SPOT	EC-3
IAP	HI-TACAN RWY 18	EC-3
IAP	HI-TACAN RWY 36	EC-3
IAP	ILS OR LOC RWY 21	EC-3
IAP	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 18	EC-3
IAP	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 36	EC-3
IAP	ILS RWY 18 (SA CAT I - II)	EC-3
IAP	ILS RWY 36 (CAT II - III)	EC-3
IAP	ILS RWY 36 (SA CAT I)	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 03	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 14	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 18	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 21	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 32	EC-3
IAP	RNAV (GPS) RWY 36	EC-3
IAP	VOR RWY 14	EC-3
IAP	VOR RWY 18	EC-3
IAP	VOR RWY 21	EC-3
IAP	VOR RWY 32	EC-3
IAP	VOR RWY 36	EC-3
LAH	LAHSO	EC-3
MIN	ALTERNATE MINIMUMS	EC-3
MIN	RADAR MINIMUMS	EC-3
MIN	TAKEOFF MINIMUMS	EC-3

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Maps

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METAR / TAF

METAR

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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near MSN

Dist (NM)	ID	Morse Code	Name	Type	Freq	True Hdg	Mag Hdg
0.3	MSN	_ _ . . . _ .	Madison	VORTAC	108.60	341	344
4.6	MS	_ _ . . .	Monah	NDB	400	184	187
26.9	RYV	. _ . _ . _ _ . . . _	Rock River	NDB	371	85	88
30.9	DLL	_ . . . _ . . . _ . .	Dells	VORTAC	117.00	323	326
32.7	UNU	. . _ _ . . . _	Juneau	NDB	344	57	60
34.1	JVL	. _ _ _ . . . _ . _ . .	Janesville	NDB	375	157	160
36.0	LNR	. _ . . _ . . _ .	Lone Rock	VOR-DME	112.80	285	287
36.4	JVL	. _ _ _ . . . _ . _ . .	Janesville	VOR-DME	114.30	163	166
41.8	MRJ	_ _ . _ . . _ _ _	Mineral Point	NDB	365	249	251
42.1	LVV	. _ . . . . . _ . . . _	Lake Lawn	NDB	404	128	131
46.1	BAE	_ . . . . _ .	Badger	VOR-DME	116.40	91	94
52.9	BUU	_ . . . . . _ . . _	Burbun	DME	114.5	120	123
53.3	HBW	. . . . _ . . . . _ _	Kickapoo	NDB	251	305	307
55.2	RFD	. _ . . . _ . _ . .	Rockford	VOR-DME	110.80	173	176
55.6	BJB	_ . . . . _ _ _ _ . . .	West Bend	VOR	109.80	71	74
55.6	OS	_ _ _ . . .	Pober	NDB	395	37	40
57.0	LJT	. _ . . . _ _ _ _	Timmerman	DME	112.5	91	94
58.5	GM	_ _ . _ _	Teels	NDB	242	103	106
61.3	OSH	_ _ _ . . . . . . .	Oshkosh	VORTAC	111.80	33	36
62.4	RF	. _ . . . _ .	Gilmy	NDB	275	170	173

Navigational Aid (NAVAID) distances from the airport are listed in Nautical Miles (NM).

Nearby Airports with Fuel

Dist (NM)	Name (Airport IDs)	True Hdg	Mag Hdg	Fuel Grade
5.5	Waunakee Airport (6P3)	295	298	100LL
7.0	Blackhawk Airfield Airport (87Y)	107	110	100LL
8.6	Middleton Municipal - Morey Field Airport (C29)	259	262	100LL, Jet A
19.7	Jana Airport (58C)	144	147	100LL
26.0	Portage Municipal Airport (C47)	345	348	100LL, UL94
26.9	Watertown Municipal Airport (KRYV RYV)	85	88	100LL, Jet A
29.7	Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport (KDLL DLL)	320	322	100LL, Jet A
32.6	Dodge County Airport (UNU KUNU UNU)	57	60	100LL, Jet A
33.4	Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT EFT)	199	202	100LL, Jet A
33.8	Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL KJVL JVL)	157	160	100LL, Jet A
36.5	Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35)	309	311	100LL, Jet A
37.1	Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR KLNR LNR)	276	278	100LL, Jet A
41.8	Beloit Airport (44C)	156	159	100LL
42.3	Iowa County Airport (KMRJ MRJ)	249	251	100LL, Jet A
43.2	Hartford Municipal Airport (KHXF HXF)	72	76	100LL, MOGAS
46.8	Freeport/Dornink Airport (C86)	192	195	80, 100LL
47.1	East Troy Municipal Airport (57C)	115	119	100LL, Jet A, UL94
48.6	Waukesha County Airport (UES KUES UES)	96	100	100LL, Jet A
50.8	Capitol Airport (02C)	93	97	100LL, MOGAS
52.2	Grand Geneva Resort Airport (C02)	126	129	100LL, Jet A

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport Ratings

Category	Aspect	Rating
	Overall Rating for Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Flight Service	Number of Flights	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Overall Number of Routes Served	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	International Routes Served	4.5/5 (2 votes cast)
	On-time Performance	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Business Services & Internet	Airport Lounges	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Business Centers	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Airport Website (information & tools)	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Availability of Internet Connectivity	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Wireless Internet Access	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
General Facilities	ATM Locations	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Public Telephones	5.0/5 (2 votes cast)
	Restrooms	4.0/5 (2 votes cast)
	Architecture	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Terminal Layout	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Seating Areas	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Overall Cleanliness	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Children Play Areas	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Geographic Location	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Baggage Claim Locations	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Baggage Handling	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Overall Comfort	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Security Lines	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Transportation & Parking	Parking Availability	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Parking Pricing	5.0/5 (2 votes cast)
	Public Transport	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Car Rental	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Taxis	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Hotel Shuttles	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Proximity to City Center	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Amenities	Shopping (variety and number)	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Restaurants & Bars (variety and number)	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
	Restaurants & Bars (price/value)	5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Remarks

A110-18	TWYS F, G RSTD TO MILITARY ACFT ONLY.
A110-2	WEST RAMP RSTD TO AIR CARRIER ACFT ONLY.
A110-24	ANG: PPR ALL ACFT, DSN 724-8506, C608-245-4506, OPR HR 1200-2230Z++ MON-FRI. DSN 724-8580 (H24), C608-245-4580 (H24). CALL FOR PPR/RCR/BASH.
A110-25	AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF YAHARA RIVER INVOF ARPT BLO 2000 FT AGL.
A110-28	RY 18 & RY 14 APCH ENDS ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED. VERIFY CORRECT RY AND COMPASS HEADING PRIOR TO DEP.
A110-29	THE EAST RAMP AND TWYS B6 & E CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT. TWYS B1, J & B NORTH OF RWY 14/32 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 150 FT.
A110-3	NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT: DEPARTING ACFT UTILIZE RY 36 AND RY 03; ARRIVING ACFT UTILIZE RY 18 AND RY 21.
A110-31	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.
A110-32	PPR FOR HIGH RISK FLT TEST 608-246-3397.
A110-34	ENGINE RUNUP RSTD TO NORTH HOLD BAY ONLY.
A110-35	BARRICADES ALONG WEST EDGE OF SOUTH RAMP ADJ MIL RAMP.
A110-36	WEST RAMP UNCONTROLLED; PUSHBACK IS AT PILOT'S DISCRETION.
A110-38	SERVICE-FUEL: A++ (MIL)
A110-40	PPR REQUIRED FOR ALL MILITARY ACFT: 608-724-8506.
A110-41	RY 18, RY 36, RY 21 BAK-14 ARRESTING CABLE FOR MILITARY USE ONLY AND RETRACTED WHEN NOT IN USE.
A110-5	ACR & TURBO JET TRNG FLGTS PROHIBITED.
A110-7	BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
A43-03	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A43-14	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A43-18	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A43-21	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A43-32	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A43-36	OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY.
A49-36	RWY 36 ALSF2 OPRS AS SSALR WHEN TWR CLSD.
A57-03	RY 03 APCH RATIO 41:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.
A57-18	APCH RATIO 40:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
A70	AV FUEL REFUELING AVBL ON EAST OR SOUTH APRON ONLY.
A81-APT	WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RY 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RY 03; HIRL RY 03/21; REIL RY 32; HIRL RY 14/32; MALSR RY 18; MALSR RY 21; HIRL RY 18/36 - CTAF.
E147	OVHD TFC PAT ALT RSTRD TO 2500 FT, RWY 18-36 L TURN.
E60-18	BAK-14 BAK-12(B) (1900').
E60-21	BAK-14 BAK-12(B) (1620').
E60-36	BAK-14 BAK-12(B) (1750').

Runways

MSN Airport Runway Summary

Runways:	03/21 14/32 18/36
Longest Runway:	18/36 is 9006 ft (2745 m) long
Runways with an Instrument Approach:	21, 18, 36

MSN Airport Runway Details

Runway 03/21	7200 ft x 150 ft (2195 m x 46 m)
Runway Length Source:	3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/16/2011
Surface:	Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved
Runway Pavement Class:	95 /R/B/W/T
Runway Edge Lights:	High Intensity
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds)
Single Wheel Landing Gear:	100.
Dual Wheel Landing Gear:	200.
Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:	350.0
Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:

	Runway 03	Runway 21
Elevation:	861	887
Latitude:	43-07-59.8870N	43-09-02.0891N
Longitude:	089-20-30.3262W	089-19-43.2575W
True Magnetic Hdg.:	29	209
ILS Type:		ILS/DME
Glide Path Angle:	3.0 degrees	3.0 degrees
Traffic Pattern:
Runway Markings Type:	Precision Instrument	Precision Instrument
Runway Markings Condition:	Good	Good
Arresting Device:		BAK-14
Object at End:	TREES	ROAD
Object Height:	72	19
Object Marked/Lighted?:
Distance from End:	2760	2050
Object Centerline Offset:	460 ft. left of centerline	0 ft. left and right of centerline
Visual Glide Slope Indicators:	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway
Runway Visual Range (RVR):
Approach Light System:		1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
REIL:	Yes
Touchdown Lights:
Centerline Lights:
Threshold Crossing Height:	49	53
Threshold Elevation:	860	0
Displaced Threshold:	431	0
Threshold Latitude:	43-08-03.5976N
Threshold Longitude:	089-20-27.5165W
Declared Distances
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA):	7200	6770
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA):	7200	6770
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA):	7200	7015
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA):	6770	7015

Runway 14/32	5846 ft x 150 ft (1782 m x 46 m)
Runway Length Source:	3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/16/2011
Surface:	Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved
Runway Pavement Class:	95 /R/B/W/T
Runway Edge Lights:	High Intensity
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds)
Single Wheel Landing Gear:	75.0
Dual Wheel Landing Gear:	190.
Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:	350.0
Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:

	Runway 14	Runway 32
Elevation:	859	862
Latitude:	43-08-52.4723N	43-08-10.6311N
Longitude:	089-20-29.6256W	089-19-35.2850W
True Magnetic Hdg.:	136	316
ILS Type:
Glide Path Angle:	3.0 degrees	3.0 degrees
Traffic Pattern:	Left	Left
Runway Markings Type:	Nonprecision Instrument	Nonprecision Instrument
Runway Markings Condition:	Good	Good
Arresting Device:
Object at End:		TREE
Object Height:	0	112
Object Marked/Lighted?:
Distance from End:	0	4047
Object Centerline Offset:	460 ft. left of centerline	0 ft. left and right of centerline
Visual Glide Slope Indicators:	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway
Runway Visual Range (RVR):
Approach Light System:
REIL:	Yes	Yes
Touchdown Lights:	No	No
Centerline Lights:	No	No
Threshold Crossing Height:	45	56
Threshold Elevation:	859	0
Displaced Threshold:	477	0
Threshold Latitude:	43-08-49.0574N
Threshold Longitude:	089-20-25.1946W
Declared Distances
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA):	5846	5846
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA):	5846	5846
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA):	5846	5846
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA):	5369	5846

Runway 18/36	9006 ft x 150 ft (2745 m x 46 m)
Runway Length Source:	3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 06/16/2011
Surface:	Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved
Runway Pavement Class:	95 /R/B/W/T
Runway Edge Lights:	High Intensity
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds)
Single Wheel Landing Gear:	100.
Dual Wheel Landing Gear:	200.
Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:	350.0
Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:

	Runway 18	Runway 36
Elevation:	860	862
Latitude:	43-08-56.8937N	43-07-27.9983N
Longitude:	089-20-27.6918W	089-20-31.7976W
True Magnetic Hdg.:	182	2
ILS Type:	ILS/DME	ILS/DME
Glide Path Angle:	3.0 degrees	3.0 degrees
Traffic Pattern:	Left	Left
Runway Markings Type:	Precision Instrument	Precision Instrument
Runway Markings Condition:	Good	Good
Arresting Device:	BAK-14	BAK-14
Object at End:	HILL
Object Height:	50	0
Object Marked/Lighted?:
Distance from End:	1634	0
Object Centerline Offset:	460 ft. left of centerline	0 ft. left and right of centerline
Visual Glide Slope Indicators:	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway	4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway
Runway Visual Range (RVR):	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Light System:	1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights	Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Cat. II or III Config.
REIL:	No	No
Touchdown Lights:	No	No
Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Threshold Crossing Height:	57	59
Threshold Elevation:	859	862
Displaced Threshold:	400	1001
Threshold Latitude:	43-08-52.9520N	43-07-37.8761N
Threshold Longitude:	089-20-27.8714W	089-20-31.3387W
Declared Distances
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA):	9006	9006
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA):	9006	9006
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA):	9006	9006
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA):	8606	8006

Services

Airframe Repair:	None
Powerplant Repair:	None
Bottled Oxygen:	None
Bulk Oxygen:	None
Fuel Available:	100LL, Jet A
Parking:	Tiedowns available

IATA: MSN

ICAO: KMSN

FAA: MSN

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