Falls International Airport

KINL / INL

International Falls, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
22:54Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
8 kt
60°
3 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KINL 042254Z AUTO 06008KT 3SM BR OVC003 00/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00001006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,185 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,485 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,185 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,133 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -383 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KINL 042158Z 0422/0518 05007KT P6SM FEW004 OVC150 TEMPO 0422/0423 2SM BR OVC003 FM050200 11009G17KT 1SM BR BKN006 FM051700 13010G17KT P6SM BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+3h
IFR 110° 9 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
INL
04 ✈️
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,999 ft 75 ft ASP 41°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
13/31 6,508 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
1.9 kt 7.8 kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KINL

5,456 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57%
MVFR
29.3%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
4.9%

Falls International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 15.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
2.9%
E
8.3%
SE
11.1%
S
8.3%
SW
8.5%
W
22.5%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,456 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Falls International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KINL
IATA Code: INL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,185 ft MSL

Location

City: International Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 48.566200°
Longitude: -93.403099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,999 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,508 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Falls International Airport

Overview

Falls International Airport serves International Falls, Minnesota, situated near the Canadian border. As a medium-sized airport with two paved runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northern Minnesota region. The airport's elevation of 1185 ft MSL and strategic location support regional transportation and potential cross-border operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Falls International demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 56.6% of observations. Pilots should anticipate marginal conditions (MVFR) in nearly 29% of cases, with potential instrument (IFR/LIFR) conditions in approximately 14.6% of observations. Temperature ranges from -34°C to 29°C, indicating extreme seasonal temperature fluctuations that require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways with complementary orientations: Runway 04/22 at 2999 ft and Runway 13/31 at 6508 ft. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 22 knots, characterize the local wind environment. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Best visual flying conditions occur during autumn months (September, October, November), offering optimal approach opportunities. Average crosswind components are relatively moderate: 5.9 knots for Runway 04/22 and 3.7 knots for Runway 13/31. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, with only 4.3% of observations presenting visibility below 3 statute miles, suggesting generally good visual approach conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.