MSN Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Evening flights ran 14 points better than late morning. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MSN. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 84%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 70%. That is a 14-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is 111 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GRB 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 Late Morning is a 14-point swing at MSN. The evening block runs at 84%. 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 84%, 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 74-80%, which is just how MSN runs.
About MSN Delays
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 86% 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.