Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field

KSTP / STP

Saint Paul, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
7 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSTP 220053Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01941044

Weather Briefing

VFR

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 7 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (705 ft)
Pressure Alt
743 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,392 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STP
09
27
13
31
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 3,657 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
110° angle
13/31 4,115 ft 150 ft ASP 127°
5.9 kt 3.8 kt
147° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
6,491 ft 150 ft ASP 146°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSTP

6,283 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.3%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
1.9%

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field typically experiences VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 14.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
3%
E
5.5%
SE
17.8%
S
14.3%
SW
3%
W
11.2%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.9°C
Range: -29°C to 32°C
-29°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,283 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSTP
IATA Code: STP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 705 ft MSL

Location

City: Saint Paul
Country: US
Latitude: 44.934790°
Longitude: -93.060036°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,657 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,115 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,491 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field

Overview

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, situated at 44.934790, -93.060036 with an elevation of 705 feet MSL. The airport features three asphalt runways ranging from 3,657 to 6,491 feet in length, supporting diverse aviation operations in the metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 67.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 23.6% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -29°C to 32°C, with an average of 2.7°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 8.8 knots, with calm conditions 14.8% of the time and occasional gusts up to 30 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide flexible operational capabilities with consistent wind alignment. Average visibility is excellent at 9 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and rarely restricted visibility (3.7% below 3SM). October, September, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components: Runway 09/27 at 6 knots, Runway 13/31 at 3.4 knots, and Runway 14/32 at 3.2 knots. Pilots should anticipate southeast wind patterns and leverage the airport's multiple runway options for optimal approach and landing 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.