Airport
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Dane County Regional Airport is the main gateway to Madison, Wisconsin's state capital, and the surrounding Dane County region. Compare transfer options to downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin campus, the state capitol area and nearby communities.
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About Dane County Regional Airport
Dane County Regional Airport serves Madison, Wisconsin's state capital, and the surrounding Dane County region. The airport traces its roots to Madison Municipal Airport in the late 1930s and later became Truax Field, with the current terminal opening in 1966 and a major prairie-style expansion completed in 2006.
Located about four miles northeast of downtown Madison, MSN offers connections to major U.S. hubs through carriers such as American, Delta, United, Frontier, Sun Country and Breeze Airways. A single terminal building with 16 boarding gates handles arrivals and departures, while the 2023 South Terminal Expansion added modern gates, expanded seating and additional passenger amenities.
The airport is connected to Madison by Madison Metro bus Route 20, taxis, rideshare services, rental cars, hotel shuttles and private transfers, with road access via International Lane and nearby Highway 51. Downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin campus and other area destinations are typically a short drive away.
Inside, travelers find free Wi-Fi, local restaurants and cafés, shops, lounges, an art court, a children's play area, a nursing suite and accessible facilities, making MSN a convenient and comfortable gateway for south-central Wisconsin.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Dane County Regional Airport operates passenger services from a single terminal building with one concourse and 16 boarding gates, all with jet bridges. The terminal serves domestic commercial flights for airlines including American, Delta, United, Frontier, Sun Country and Breeze Airways, so travelers do not need to transfer between separate terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Dane County Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Dane County Regional Airport to downtown Madison hotels, the University of Wisconsin campus, business districts and other destinations across south-central Wisconsin.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from MSN to meetings, events or attractions around Madison and Dane County.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Dane County Regional Airport for independent travel around Madison, the University of Wisconsin area and onward journeys through Wisconsin.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between MSN, downtown Madison hotels, the Monona Terrace convention center, the Alliant Energy Center and other regional venues.
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