MSN Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Evening flights ran 16 points better than midday. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at MSN. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 70%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 74 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MKE is the better bet right now.
MSN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dane County Regional Truax Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Midday is a 16-point swing at MSN. The evening block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 84%. Hit 63% around 11am, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 73%, well below the morning numbers. A 37-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 82%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSN has been bouncing between 61% and 90%. Best day was Sep 6 at 90%. Worst was Aug 10 at 61%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how MSN runs.
About MSN Delays
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Dane County Regional Truax Field has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Dane County Regional Truax Field is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include MKE (General Mitchell International Airport), ORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and GRB (Austin Straubel International Airport). When MSN is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Dane County Regional Truax Field typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.