MSN Today
Clean day. Departures at 88%, arrivals worse at 72%. Afternoon flights ran 17 points better than late morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MSN. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 87%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 70%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
MSN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dane County Regional Truax Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Late Morning is a 17-point swing at MSN. The afternoon block runs at 87%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 73%. Hit 67% around 10am, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 88%, recovered past the morning. A 33-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 36% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 36%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how MSN runs. Today's 88% is a good day by MSN standards.
About MSN Delays
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.