Airlake Airport

KLVN

Minneapolis, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 01:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
01:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLVN 300115Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM SCT090 09/M02 A3002 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 960 ft
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,960 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Airlake Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating relatively 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (960 ft)
Pressure Alt
848 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 358 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LVN
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,098 ft 75 ft ASP 118°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLVN

15,332 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.1%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
3.7%

Airlake Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 24.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
2.9%
E
6.2%
SE
8.1%
S
13.2%
SW
3.9%
W
19.7%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.9°C
Range: -31°C to 32°C
-31°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 15,332 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Airlake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLVN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 960 ft MSL

Location

City: Minneapolis
Country: US
Latitude: 44.627899°
Longitude: -93.228104°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,098 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Airlake Airport

Airlake Airport (KLVN) is located in Minneapolis, US at an elevation of 960 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 4,098 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,332 weather observations shows KLVN maintains VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KLVN come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (24.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -31°C (-24°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 1.9°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.16 to 30.81 inHg (988-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,332 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.