Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Dane County Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Luckily just close to the check in counters there are a bunch of couches in the waiting room, including full three seat couches that are perfect for sleeping on. – methy
MSN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Madison’s Dane County Regional Airport.
What to Expect
Dane County Airport (code: MSN) has a small, recently renovated terminal with several eateries and shops located primarily on the airside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Madison Airport
The airport terminal officially closes after the last flight arrival or departure of each day and does not open again until 4:00 AM. There are hotels located near the airport that provide free airport shuttles. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 4:00 AM until the last evening flight. According to their website, ” The terminal is closed temporarily each evening for maintenance and cleaning. Overnight guests are not permitted.”
Airport Hotels
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: 1o-15 minutes from the airport
- Sleep Cabins & Pods: No
- Day Rooms: No
- Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair gives you nightmares, there is good news for those looking to sleep at Dane County Airport in comfort. A few area hotels provide an airport shuttle.
- Doubletree by Hilton Madison East » Check Rates
- Hotel Indigo » Check Rates
There are many more nearby hotels without shuttles. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Dane County Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at this airport.
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules, with most open from the first flight to the last flight. Food options include:
- Landside: Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea
- Airside: Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea • Madtown Gastropub • Metcalfe’s Local To Go • Vinoteca Wine & Tapas.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
WiFi is available at Madison Airport. Connect to the “msnairport” network.
Internet terminals are available in the business center if you are not travelling with a mobile device.
More Airport Information
Art at the Airport – Before your flight, be sure to check out the airport’s art exhibit located in Art Court, landside.
Baby Care Facilities – Feed and care for your baby in comfort and privacy in one of the Mothers’ Lounges. Each Mothers’ Lounge has a baby-changing table, wash basin, comfy leather chair, table, and more. Location: Concourse, airside, opposite Gate 8 (the room is labelled “2082”) • Concourse, airside, between Gates 5 and 6 (the room is labelled “2024”) • A third Mothers’ Lounge is located within the “Family Lounge” room, located landside opposite the United Express ticketing counter.
Business Services – Fax and copy services are available at the Airport Administration Office. Location: airside, across from Gate 8. Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri).
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is not available. The airport offers a small selection of shops, including Lake Country Travel Mart (Landside) and CNBC News, Xpress News and a Souvenir shop, which can all be found Airside.
Information Desk – There is an Information spot in the arrivals/baggage claim area; it is unknown if this information desk is staffed.
Luggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Smarte Carts are available at the airport.
Massages – Feel your stress melt away with a foot or chair massage at Touch and Go Massage. Five- to 30-minute massages are available. Locations: 2nd level concourse, airside, across from Gate 6.
Medical Services – First aid services are available if you feel unwell or injured yourself. Location: Landside. Hours: Unknown.
Short Story Dispenser – Need some reading material? This cool dispenser prints out random short stories on an eco-friendly scroll. The kiosk has dispensed more than 4.5 million short stories written by 10,000 independent authors, ranging from a 1 to 3-minute read.
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Smoking – Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the airport. There is a designated smoking section outside the airport.
Bus
Metro Bus Route 20 runs between the North Transfer Point and East Towne Mall via the airport. Take a “Route 20 – North Transfer Point” bus to head towards downtown Madison and the UW campus area or a “Route 20 – East Towne Mall” bus to head towards the MATC campus area and East Towne Mall. Departures are every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends and holidays. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the City of Madison website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are available near Door 6 of the baggage claim area. On-site car rental agencies include: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Comfort Inn & Suites Madison Airport • Crowne Plaza Hotel Madison • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Madison • Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.
Shuttles pick up at the median near Door 5. A direct-dial courtesy phone, located between Bag Claims 1 and 2, can be used to reach some of the hotels.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area outside Door 7, at the north end of the baggage claim area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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