Make flying plane + simple ✈️

We’re helping you navigate the Dane County Regional Airport

Check out the new South Terminal updates at the MSN Airport. | Photo by Dane County Regional Airport, Shawn Harper

Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.

The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at Dane County Regional Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking and eating to details on the airport’s 18 nonstop flights.

What to know

TSA | Approximate wait times for security lines at Dane County Regional Airport can be found at each TSA checkpoint. Pro tip: Travelers with TSA PreCheck must enter through the south checkpoint area, inside door one.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps will be your saving grace.
Reminder | By May 3, 2023, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.
Food and drink | Grab last-minute small plates + baked goods from Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea or pick up some Spotted Cow at Metcalfe’s Local to Go to bring on your journey. A little taste of home is never a bad thing.

608today Dane County Regional Metcalfes — It would be very non-Midwestern of you to show up empty-handed, grab some beers.

Parking, shuttles, and rideshare

Not everyone has a bestie who will drop everything to pick them up from the airport at 3 a.m. Each lot and garage offers 30 minutes of free parking + $2 hourly parking. Beyond that, the price per day is as listed:

Economy lot | $6/day
Surface lot | $8/day
Ramp | $10/day

Because Dane County Regional Airport only has one terminal, all of these parking options are within walking distance of TSA and your gate.

DIRECT FLIGHTS THIS WAY

How early do you get to the airport before a flight?

A. Play it safe: 2+ hours
B. 1.5 hours is plenty
C. 1 hour is just right
D. Live dangerously: half an hour or less

WHAT'S THE SWEET SPOT?

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Today, Nov. 11

Veterans Concert and Ceremony | Friday, Nov. 11 | 9-10 a.m. | Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E. Main St., Madison | Free | Honor the holiday with a Veterans Day concert + ceremony with the VFW 1318 Band. 🎻
Wisconsin Veterans Museum Drink & Draw | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join artist-in-residence Yvette Pino for a drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Maryland Terrapins | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | UW Field House, 1450 Monroe St. | $24 | Cheer on the Badgers as they take on a Big Ten rival. 🏐
Sip and Create | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 3-5 p.m. | Grape Water Winebar, 7466 Hubbard Ave., Middleton | $50 | Learn tips and tricks on how to wow your guests this season while creating a floral centerpiece.

Sunday, Nov. 13

Elver Park Trail Run | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd., Madison | Free | Lace up those sneakers for a 5k + 10k run presented by Madnorski. 👟
Steven Page | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $35-$40 | Hear a set from the Canadian Music Hall of Famer known for his time in the Barenaked Ladies.

Monday, Nov. 14

The Moth Madison StorySLAM: LEFTOVERS | Monday, Nov. 14 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $15 | Listen to a collection of five-minute stories ranging in subject + tone from local Madisonians. 📚
Read to a Dog | Monday, Nov. 14 | 3 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Bring your favorite book + read to a furry friend from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. 🐶

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Weather

36º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Civic

Just because the 2022 Wisconsin general election is over doesn’t mean our civic duty is. Next on the docket? The 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Get in the know.

Edu

Across eight Dane County school districts, voters passed all 10 referendum questions on the ballot. The districts will now receive more than $100 million in operating referendums + be able to take on $223 million in debt for facilities projects. (Cap Times)

Community

Yard waste and leaves collection is ending soon. Check your schedule + take advantage of the last scheduled set-out date for 2022. 🚮

Cause

Support the Madison Reading Project’s third-annual community book drive now through Saturday, Dec. 10. Donate via the wishlist + help reach a goal of providing 15,000 books to children in Dane County this holiday season. 📚 (NBC15)

Show

The Hip Hop Nutcracker is returning to the Isthmus for its 10th season at Overture Center. Get tickets for the show on Friday, Nov. 25 + see Tchaikovsky’s 130-year-old ballet re-imagined as a holiday dance spectacle. 🩰

Eat

Think local + find inspiration from some of 608’s favorite chefs this holiday season. Check out local dishes from culinary experts at Fairchild, L’Etoile, and six other area favorites. (Channel 3000)

Travel

Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $299 avg/night. 🌊*

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Know be-fore you go ⛳

American Family Insurance Championship in Madison

Have you been to an AmFam tournament before? Share your pro tips with us. | Graphic via Canva

We still can’t get over the fact that Madison was ranked so low on WalletHub’s listing of America’s best sports cities. Did they even consider our local PGA Champions tournament? Let’s tee up some must-know info about the American Family Insurance Championship.

The host, American Family Insurance (AmFam, for short), is Madison’s local insurance giant with more than 14,000 employees selling personal and professional policies + offering investment and retirement services.

AmFam hosted its first-ever PGA event in 2016 at University Ridge Golf Course with a field of 81 players competing for a purse of $2 million + the tournament has only grown since. Tickets aren’t on sale yet for the 2023 matches, but you can still get into the swing of things.

Sign up now to be a volunteer for the events taking place Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 11. This opportunity is pay-to-play ($80 fee required) and you’ll receive:

👕 An official tournament uniform
🛍️ Miscellaneous tournament merchandise
🎫 Volunteer credential and lanyard (valid all week)
🎟️ Additional guest general admission tickets valid any day

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Ryan.

Editor’s pick: Support local + bring some of the 608’s natural splendor indoors with the Madison Parks 2023 calendar. Pro tip: This could be a gift for your favorite local outdoors person.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We proved that Madison is a sports city.

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