KMSN METAR
Current observed weather at Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN · KMSN), Madison, WI, elevation 887 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0453Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Dane County Regional/Truax Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0453Z
MVFRMETAR KMSN 050453Z 23007G14KT 10SM BKN014 BKN040 OVC060 09/07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP035 LAST T00940072
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
4 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1003.5 hPa, temperature 9.4°C, dew point 7.2°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP035 | Sea level pressure 1003.5 hPa | Measurement |
| T00940072 | Temperature 9.4°C, dew point 7.2°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| LAST | Last report from this station until it opens again | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 230° at 7-14 kt | Gusting 7 kt above the steady wind. Directions are degrees true. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 1,400 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 1,400 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 1,400 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 9°C (49°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 7°C (45°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 2°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.63 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0553Z | VFR | 150° at 12-20 kt | 8 SM | 3,500 ft | 18°C |
| 0653Z | MVFR | 160° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 1,100 ft | 17°C |
| 0753Z | VFR | 170° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | 7,000 ft | 16°C |
| 0853Z | MVFR | 170° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 16°C |
| 0953Z | MVFR | 170° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 1,100 ft | 16°C |
| 1053Z | MVFR | 170° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 1,300 ft | 16°C |
| 1153Z | MVFR | 180° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 1,300 ft | 16°C |
| 1253Z | MVFR | 180° at 11 kt | 6 SM | 1,600 ft | 15°C |
| 1353Z | IFR | 200° at 9-19 kt | 2.5 SM | 2,000 ft | 14°C |
| 1453Z | VFR | 210° at 9-21 kt | 10+ SM | 7,000 ft | 13°C |
| 1553Z | MVFR | 220° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 1,600 ft | 13°C |
| 1653Z | MVFR | 210° at 10-17 kt | 10+ SM | 1,600 ft | 13°C |
| 1753Z | MVFR | 220° at 12-19 kt | 10+ SM | 1,700 ft | 12°C |
| 1853Z | MVFR | 240° at 9-17 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 12°C |
| 1953Z | MVFR | 230° at 8-19 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 12°C |
| 2053Z | MVFR | 240° at 7-17 kt | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | 12°C |
| 2153Z | MVFR | 230° at 8-17 kt | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | 11°C |
| 2253Z | MVFR | 230° at 7-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 11°C |
| 2353Z | MVFR | 220° at 8 kt | 9 SM | 1,500 ft | 11°C |
| 0053Z | MVFR | 220° at 9-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 11°C |
| 0153Z | MVFR | 230° at 9-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 10°C |
| 0253Z | MVFR | 240° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 10°C |
| 0353Z | MVFR | 230° at 9-20 kt | 10+ SM | 1,600 ft | 10°C |
| 0453Z | MVFR | 230° at 7-14 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 9°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KMSN?
The 5 Nov 2026 0453Z observation at Dane County Regional/Truax Field reads: METAR KMSN 050453Z 23007G14KT 10SM BKN014 BKN040 OVC060 09/07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP035 LAST T00940072 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1003.5 hPa, temperature 9.4°C, dew point 7.2°C.
Is KMSN VFR right now?
Dane County Regional/Truax Field is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KMSN METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KMSN
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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