KMIC Crystal Airport
Crystal Airport (MIC) is a towered general-aviation airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 869 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 14/32 (3,751 ft), 06L/24R (2,500 ft), 06R/24L (1,669 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 KMIC · FAA MIC · IATA MIC |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN · 45.0620, -93.3539 |
| Elevation | 869 ft MSL (265 m) |
| Tower | 120.7 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.475 MHz |
| FAA charts | 10 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KMIC METAR and TAF
METAR KMIC 010453Z AUTO 17007KT 8SM OVC035 14/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01390122| Wind | From 170° at 7 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 statute miles |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 3,500 ft · ceiling 3,500 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 14°C (57°F) / 12°C (54°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.22 inHg (1023 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP238: sea-level pressure 1023.8 hPa · T01390122: temperature 13.9°C, dew point 12.2°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (170° true at 7 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 14: headwind 6 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 32: tailwind 6 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 06L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 24R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
- RWY 06R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 24L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
KMIC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 / 32 | 3,751 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 06L / 24R | 2,500 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 06R / 24L | 1,669 × 137 ft | grass | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | MINNEAPOLIS APP/DEP | 126.5 |
| ATIS | 124.475 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.6 |
| CTAF | 120.7 | |
| Ground | 121.6 | |
| Tower | 120.7 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KMIC before you fly.
FAA charts for KMIC — d-TPP 2611
10 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 2
Arrivals (STAR) 4
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KMIC 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.