Army Base Realignment and Closure

Sun Prairie Family Housing


BRAC Summary: The Sun Prairie Army Family Housing Site was established in 1961 to support the Air Force personnel stationed at nearby Truax Air field. From 1967 to 1974, the Wisconsin Air Guard used the air field for aircraft storage. In 1974, the Army Guard acquired Truax Field and 110 housing units (the Air Force disposed of 170 other units) and used it for housing RC and AC military personnel. Fort McCoy provided installation oversight. The site was closed in 1991

Property Description: The housing site was located on 37.59 acres of land in Sun Prairie, Dane County, WI. It consisted of 110 family housing units: 54 three-bedroom duplexes; 14 four-bedroom duplexes; 21 Capehart three-bedroom, single family units; and 21 Capehart four-bedroom, single family units.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 37.59
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 37.59

Last Page Update: July 13, 2026