Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

KMSP / MSP

Minneapolis, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:53Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
14kt
330° G26kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.01
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMSP 171453Z 33014G26KT 10SM BKN024 OVC042 M12/M17 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/1448 SLP180 60000 T11171167 51023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 841ft
BKN 2,400ft AGL
OVC 4,200ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,241ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,041ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.01 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.18 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (841 ft)
Pressure Alt
751 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -2,287 ft
ISA Deviation: -25.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMSP 171431Z 1715/1818 31014G22KT 6SM -SHSN BKN030 OVC040 FM171800 31014G21KT P6SM OVC025 FM180400 25007KT P6SM BKN050 FM181200 19010KT 6SM -SN BR OVC025 FM181400 19011KT 2SM -SN BR OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 14kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Light Showers Snow
18:00Z FM171800
+3h
MVFR 310° 14kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500ft

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 11,006 ft 150 ft CON 45°
↑ 3.6kt ↔ 13.5kt
75° angle
12L/30R 8,000 ft 150 ft PEM 121°
↓ 12.2kt ↔ 6.8kt
151° angle
12R/30L 10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 121°
↓ 12.2kt ↔ 6.8kt
151° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
8,000 ft 150 ft CON 169°
↑ 13.2kt ↔ 4.8kt
20° 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.