Runways · KMSN

Runways at Dane County Rgnl/Truax Fld, headings, length, surface and ILS (KMSN)

DANE COUNTY RGNL/TRUAX FLD · MADISON, WISCONSIN

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
9,006 ft
ILS
3
Surface
CONC

KMSN at Madison, Wisconsin has 3 runways. All three are concrete. The longest is Runway 18/36 at 9,006 ft. Runway 03/21 is 7,200 ft. Runway 14/32 is 5,846 ft. The field elevation is 886.6 ft MSL. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2300.

ILS is available on Runway 18, Runway 21 and Runway 36. That gives crews instrument options on the main north-south and northeast-southwest flow. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Departures are requested from Runway 03 and Runway 36. Arrivals are requested on Runway 18 and Runway 21. Plan the runway choice with that in mind before taxi.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KMSN.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,887 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
18/36179° / 359°9,006 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
03/2126° / 206°7,200 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
14/32133° / 313°5,846 ft150 ftCONCStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless ATC assigns otherwise. At KMSN, the tower sequences the pattern during tower hours. Runway use is shaped by the published noise abatement guidance. Departures are requested from Runway 03 and Runway 36. Arrivals are requested on Runway 18 and Runway 21. No right-traffic exception is published in the facts provided.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMSN?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at KMSN. It is 9,006 ft long and concrete.
How many runways does KMSN have?
KMSN has 3 runways.
Which KMSN runways have ILS?
ILS is available on Runway 18, Runway 21 and Runway 36.
What is the surface at KMSN?
All runways at KMSN are concrete.
What are the runway headings at KMSN?
Runway 03/21 is 29°/209°. Runway 18/36 is 182°/2°. Runway 14/32 is 136°/316°.
What are the noise abatement runway preferences at KMSN?
Departures are requested from Runway 03 and Runway 36. Arrivals are requested on Runway 18 and Runway 21.
What are the tower hours at KMSN?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300.