Why go
- City in South Dakota, United States.
- Served by Madison Municipal Airport (XMD).
History
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,191 at the 2020 census. It is home to Dakota State University.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 1 route: Pierre*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Pierre
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 1 route: Pierre*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Madison Municipal Airport (XMD); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HON has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Pierre).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Madison, South Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.