MSN Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MSN.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 74%. 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 84% 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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 16-point swing at MSN. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (75% vs 79%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSN has been bouncing between 67% and 92%. Best day was May 2 at 92%. Worst was Jul 28 at 67%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how MSN runs.
About MSN Delays
Dane County Regional Truax Field has averaged 75% 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.