Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

KMSP / MSP

Minneapolis, US

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
8kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.87
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMSP 022353Z 21008KT 10SM FEW120 OVC180 11/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01110028 10122 20089 53019 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 841ft
FEW 12,000ft AGL
OVC 18,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,841ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
18,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,841ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.87 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.04 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (841 ft)
Pressure Alt
891 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 613 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMSP 022320Z 0300/0406 22013G20KT P6SM BKN150 FM030200 26012G18KT P6SM BKN150 FM030600 29011KT P6SM SKC FM040000 23008KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 13kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000ft
02:00Z FM030200
+2h
VFR 260° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000ft
06:00Z FM030600
+6h
VFR 290° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSP
04
22 ✈️
12L
30R
12R
30L
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
11,006 ft 150 ft CON 45°
↑ 7.9kt ↔ 1.4kt
10° angle
12L/30R 8,000 ft 150 ft PEM 121°
↑ 0.1kt ↔ 8.0kt
89° angle
12R/30L 10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 121°
↑ 0.1kt ↔ 8.0kt
89° angle
17/35 8,000 ft 150 ft CON 169°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 5.2kt
41° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMSP
IATA Code: MSP
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 841 ft MSL

Location

City: Minneapolis
Country: US
Latitude: 44.880081°
Longitude: -93.221741°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 11,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (KMSP/MSP) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Minneapolis, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 841 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (04/22, 12L/30R, 12R/30L, 17/35) with CON and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.