KFCM Flying Cloud Airport
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is a towered general-aviation airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 906 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 10R/28L (5,001 ft), 10L/28R (3,901 ft), 18/36 (2,690 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KFCM · FAA FCM · IATA FCM |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN · 44.8272, -93.4571 |
| Elevation | 906 ft MSL (276 m) |
| Tower | 118.1 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.9 MHz |
| FAA charts | 25 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KFCM METAR and TAF
METAR KFCM 010453Z AUTO 19007KT 6SM BR FEW034 13/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP239 T01280117| Wind | From 190° at 7 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 statute miles |
| Weather | mist |
| Clouds | Few 3,400 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 13°C (55°F) / 12°C (54°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.23 inHg (1024 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP239: sea-level pressure 1023.9 hPa · T01280117: temperature 12.8°C, dew point 11.7°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (190° true at 7 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 10R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 28L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
- RWY 10L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 28R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
- RWY 18: headwind 7 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 36: tailwind 7 kt, crosswind 0 kt
KFCM does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10R / 28L | 5,001 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10L / 28R | 3,901 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 2,690 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | MINNEAPOLIS APP/DEP | 125.0 |
| ATIS | 124.9 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.7 |
| CTAF | 118.1 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Tower | 118.1 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KFCM before you fly.
FAA charts for KFCM — d-TPP 2611
25 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 9
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 8
- BITEZ ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- BUNYN ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- DUHCK ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- KBREW ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- NRTHN ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- SNUPE ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- TOTTZ ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- ZMBRO ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
Arrivals (STAR) 4
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
- HOT SPOTRevised this cycle
KFCM on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.