Passenger terminalSingle terminal with connected gates
4000 International Lane, Madison, WI 53704FAA rank #98 · Small hub
MSNMadison
Dane County Regional
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
MSN is simple, but know the South checkpoint is the PreCheck checkpoint. The garage is usually worth the modest premium in Wisconsin weather.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday/Friday afternoons, university breaks, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
MSN's checkpoint opens at 4:30 AM and TSA PreCheck is at the South checkpoint inside Door 1. MyTSA provides current and predicted waits.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$10/dayLowest airport option
Ramp$13/daySurface parking
Garage$15/dayCovered; hourly section first 30 minutes free
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup uses the north end of the terminal outside Door 7 near baggage claim.
Rental counters are at the north end of the terminal near Door 7.
MSN has one terminal with connected gates.
MSN cell-phone lotFree waiting area on the airport entrance driveDane County Regional Airport Cell Phone Lot, Madison, WI 53704
A free cell-phone lot is available; all parking areas also offer a short free grace period.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
MSN has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Most shuttle hotels are 2–5 miles away on Madison's east side.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingDoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible package
Cambria Hotel Madison East
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup schedule
- Parking
- Book a rate that explicitly includes parking during travel
Best Western East Towne Suites
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport-transfer availability before booking
- Parking
- Package parking allowance varies by selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in designated garage spaces.
SmokingSmoking is restricted to a designated area outside the entrance.
OvernightNormal terminal hours are about 4 AM until the last evening flight.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MSN security and PreCheck↗MSN parking↗MSN passenger FAQs↗