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Parking at the Dane County Airport

Nearly 1,300 more close-in public parking stalls are now available at the airport, as a new 3-story ramp has opened next to the 4-story ramp directly across from the terminal.

The free shuttle that operated between the Economy Park & Walk Lot and the terminal during ramp construction has now ended.

For automated information on parking, including rates and availability, call (608) 246-3380, choose option 5, then press 3; after this step, press 1 for parking rates or 2 for parking availability.

Parking Rates Parking tickets can now be paid online. Click here to pay online

New Parking Rates
Effective January 1, 2008

Ramp Daily
$10.00 / day
Surface (next to ramp)
$8.00 / day
Economy Lot
$6.00 / day
Hourly Parking in Ramp
0 - 15 Minutes FREE
16 - 30 Minutes $1.00
Over 30 min - 1 hr $2.00
Over 1 hour - 1 hr 30 min $3.00
Over 1 ½ hr - 2 hrs $4.00
Over 2 hrs - 3 hrs $5.00
Over 3 hrs - 4 hrs $6.00
Over 4 hrs - 5 hrs $7.00
Over 5 hrs - 6 hrs $8.00
Over 6 hrs - 24 hrs $10.00
Each additional hour $1.00
Daily (long-term) - Maximum per 24 hours: $10.00
A $3.00 citation is issued for overnight parking in the hourly parking area each 24 hour period.
Payments accepted
The Ramp (daily and hourly) lots and Surface lot accept cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover only). The Economy lot only accepts credit cards, not cash.

Parking Ramp Features

  1. Short-term parking (hourly)
  2. Long-term parking (daily)
  3. Handicapped parking on all four levels adjacent to elevators and in the surface lot
  4. Six crosswalks connecting ramp to terminal, two covered, one enclosed
  5. Rental cars
  6. Two wheeled vehicle parking (No charge, locks needed)
  7. Ramp clearance is 8 feet 2 inches

Maps
All documents below are in Adobe Acrobat format unless otherwise stated.

Parking Choices

The 3,550 vehicle parking facility, consisting of a Parking Ramp, daily Surface Lot and Economy Park & Walk Lot, offers airport visitors safe and secure parking with streamlined parking service.

DCRA's Parking Ramp is a modern, well-lighted structure offering 1,750 public parking stalls directly across from the terminal building. Surrounding the Ramp and also located near the terminal is the Surface Lot, which has 980 stalls. Two wheel vehicle parking, for both motorcycles and bicycles, is available immediately inside the parking structure in the hourly parking area.

The Economy Lot offers 800 parking stalls and the lowest daily parking rates at the Airport. To use the Economy Lot, take a ticket at the entrance, park, then pay on exit using one of two Credit Card Express exit lanes. Once parked in the Economy Lot, expect an approximate 10 minute walk to the terminal. The Economy Lot accommodates oversized and extended length vehicles.

Please allow additional time for parking during periods of heavy travel such as holidays, spring break, and seasonal events, including fall teachers' convention time.

Security for the parking facility is provided by the Airport and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. These personnel are on-site to ensure the security of vehicles and the safety of travelers. However, we are not responsible for damage to or loss of a car, its contents, or accessories.

Handicapped Parking

Handicapped parking is available in all areas of the parking facility. In the parking ramp, stalls are located near the two elevators on the terminal side of each level. In the surface lot, stalls are west of the parking ramp. Click on the Maps section to view locations.

Handicapped parking is also available in the Economy Park and Walk lot. A seasonal shuttle service operates only when the main lot is full. The shuttle bus is equipped to serve persons with disabilities. For more information on handicapped parking or special accommodations, call the Parking Manager at (608) 246-3394.

When the main parking facility is full, space is still available for handicapped parking. Enter the hourly parking area and proceed to the upper levels by driving around the barricade. If you have difficulty finding a parking space drive to the exit plaza and ask an attendant for assistance.

Crosswalks

Six crosswalks connect the parking ramp with the terminal. Of the five on the ground level, two are covered. On the third level, an enclosed, heated skywalk is available. Constructed of see-through glass for security, there is elevator accessibility on either end. Two pedestrian crosswalks connect the Economy Lot to the south end of the Surface Lot.

Reminders

There is no unattended vehicle parking in front of the airport terminal. This area is restricted to active loading and unloading of passengers and luggage only.

For short trips into the terminal, DCRA offers 15-minute free parking in the parking ramp directly across from the terminal.

Call the Parking Manager, (608) 246-3394, if you plan on parking over 45 days.

Parking Phone Numbers

Parking Information: (608) 246-3380, choose option 5, then press 3; after this step, press 1 for parking rates or 2 for parking availability.


Revised: October 1st, 2008