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 MAY 2011It's All About The Journey.
In This Issue
Badger Honor Flight Departs Madison
Usingers Wurst Bar Serves Up The MSN Reuben
MSN Travel Trivia
DCRA Wins National Engineering Design Award
Don't Miss Your Flight...Road Construction Has Begun!
Amazing Travel Deals From MSN
Quick Tips For Flying With Kids

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Badger Honor Flight Departs Madison
WW II Veterans Receive Heros Welcome Home!

 

Just before dawn on April 2, a chartered plane with over 100 World War II veterans departed for Washington D.C.  This VIP group was enroute to a special tour of the war memorials and D.C. monuments.  Returning 15 hours later, heroes were greeted by shouts, cheers, music and flags.  For many this was the first chance to tour Arlington Cemetary and other D.C. memorials.  The Badger Honor Flight, part of a nationwide nonprofit organization, provides this life-changing memory at no cost to the veteran.  DCRA has hosted several honor flights and additional flights are being planned.  For more information visit:  www.badgerhonorflight.org 

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The MSN Reuben

Regarded as a staple in the comfort food realm, the origin of this superb sandwich can't be pinpointed, however Madison travelers agree that there is something undescribable about this magical grilled sandwich at Usinger's Wurst German Bar. A simple combination of rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing coalesce to create a tastebud extraveganza.  Paired with a pickle spear, waffle fries and your favorite brew, this sandwich makes the perfect snack, lunch, or dinner.  The Wurst German Bar features sandwiches made from Usinger meat products, such as bratwursts and cold meats, as well as beverages and German beers to wash them down.

 

Located Across From Gate 5.

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Q.  How Many Destinations Fly Nonstop From Madison?

 

Q. How Many Passengers Flew From Madison Last Year?

 

Q.  How Many Runways Are There At The Airport?

 

Answers From The April Newsletter 

 How many flights depart daily from MSN?  OVER 50

  Truax Field opened in what year?  1938
 
How many parking spots does the airport have? 4,450

Dane County Regional Airport Continues to Grow GREEN!
Eco-friendly Solution Wins National Design Award

 

Due to extensive growth in operations, the Dane County Regional Airport needed a solution for managing deicing fluids on the tarmac to prevent runoff into the nearby watershed.  Airport Engineering and consultants from Mead & Hunt developed an environmentally sustainable solution that collects, samples, tests, stores, treats and discharges stormwater on-site.  To ensure safety, liquids are analyized on-site to determine if they contain deicing fluids and are released into the creek only if clean.  Unclean water is sent directly to the treatment plant - which means less water goes to waistwater treatment plants, lowering costs and protecting important nearby lakes and streams.  DCRA engineers and design experts recently received an National Engineering Award of Excellence by The American Council of Engineering Companies for this eco-friendly design.  To learn more about the Dane County Regional Airport Glycol Recovery System, click here.

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DON'T MISS YOUR FLIGHT! 

 

If it isn't winter, it MUST be construction season.  Plan ahead for possible traffic delays around the airport.  Click on the sign below for the latest in delays, closures and detours.

 

Construction has now started on Packers Ave. near the airport.

 

 

  PASSENGER DROP-OFF AT DCRA IS A BREEZE
 
Dropping off friends or family is EASY!  Did you know that the first 15 minutes of parking is free in our parking ramps?  In addition, the first two ground rows of the parking structure are reserved for hourly visitors.  Don't risk a ticket.  Easy in...Easy out.

 

CURRENT PARKING RATES
Ramp $10 / Day
Surface $8 / Day
Economy $6 / Day


GREAT FLIGHTS FROM MSN

 

RALEIGH -- $178 RT 

 

ORLANDO -- $188 RT

 

BOSTON -- $198 RT

 

LAS VEGAS -- $228 RT

 

SACRAMENTO -- $278 RT

 

 SEE MORE AMAZING DEALS!

 QUICK TIPS FOR FLYING WITH KIDS

1.  Book Nonstop Flights.
2.  Arrive At The Airport Early.
3.  Dress for Comfort.
4.  Carry Quick & Easy Snacks.
5.  Bring A Backpack of Toys.
6.  Go With The Flow.  

For More Tips & Tricks Visit:

 

 
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