Pickup uses the north end of the terminal outside Door 7 near baggage claim.
FAA rank #98 · Small hub
MSNMadison
Dane County Regional
Verified 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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When should I be at MSN?
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
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
Rental counters are at the north end of the terminal near Door 7.
MSN has one terminal with connected gates.
A free cell-phone lot is available; all parking areas also offer a short free grace period.
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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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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
MSN security and PreCheck↗MSN parking↗MSN passenger FAQs↗