Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dane County Regional Truax Field in Madison, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN) is a regional airport serving Madison, WI at 887 ft. KMSN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (03, 14, 18, 21), longest 9,006 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMSN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMSN 130853Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01390094 53009 $
Current pilot readout for KMSN
KMSN is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 887 ft). KMSN does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMSN, about 0 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMSN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 5,846 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 36 | 9,006 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03 | 7,200 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 21 | 7,200 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 18 | 9,006 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 14 | 5,846 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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KMSN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dane County Regional Truax Field in Madison, WI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMSN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMSN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 35%
- 32
- 21%
- 14
- 17%
- 03
- 13%
- 21
- 12%
- 36
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMSN
- IATA
- MSN
- FAA LID
- MSN
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 887 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1399, -89.3375
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,006 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMSN
- ATIS
- 124.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 29m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Madison Area Radio Control Society, Inc. - Co Hwy TT , Cottage Grove, WI · 9 mi
- LARCC - Lodi Area Radio Control Club - Hwy J , Lodi, WI · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KMSN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMSN reported VFR conditions during about 76.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 250 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 16.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.9 | 25.3 | 10.8 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 70.5 | 17.1 | 8.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 16.2 | 7.6 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 77.4 | 14.7 | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| May | 81.1 | 12.0 | 5.4 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 84.6 | 10.6 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 87.6 | 9.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 82.8 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 81.7 | 11.7 | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 78.8 | 14.3 | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 71.7 | 19.1 | 7.0 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 56.0 | 25.3 | 11.6 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMSN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dane County Regional Truax Field in Madison, WI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMSN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMSN?+
KMSN has 6 runways: 03, 14, 18, 21, 32, 36; the longest is 9,006 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMSN report its own weather?+
Yes. Dane County Regional Truax Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMSN have a TAF?+
No. KMSN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMSN, about 0 nm away.
Does KMSN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMSN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMSN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMSN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN)
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