KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 841 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 04/22 (11,006 ft), 12R/30L (10,000 ft), 12L/30R (8,200 ft), 17/35 (8,000 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 KMSP · FAA MSP · IATA MSP |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN · 44.8801, -93.2217 |
| Elevation | 841 ft MSL (256 m) |
| Tower | 123.675 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 61 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KMSP METAR and TAF
METAR KMSP 010453Z 18005KT 8SM FEW033 BKN050 13/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01330122| Wind | From 180° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 statute miles |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 3,300 ft, Broken 5,000 ft · ceiling 5,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 13°C (55°F) / 12°C (54°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.25 inHg (1024 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP245: sea-level pressure 1024.5 hPa · T01330122: temperature 13.3°C, dew point 12.2°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (180° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 04: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 22: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 12R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 30L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 12L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 30R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 17: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 35: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:46Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KMSP 010246Z 0103/0206 15006KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 TEMPO 0103/0106 OVC025 FM010600 17006KT P6SM OVC035 FM011600 15007KT P6SM BKN060 FM012100 16011KT P6SM SCT100- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 150° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 3,500 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 03Z – 1st 06Z: overcast 2,500 ft
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind 170° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 3,500 ft
- From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 150° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 6,000 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 160° at 11 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 10,000 ft
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 11,006 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 12R / 30L | 10,000 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 12L / 30R | 8,200 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 17 / 35 | 8,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 118.72 | |
| ATIS | 120.8 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 133.2 |
| Departure | 132.975 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | PRINCETON RDO | 122.3 |
| Tower | 123.675 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KMSP before you fly.
FAA charts for KMSP — d-TPP 2611
61 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
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 28
- ILS OR LOC RWY 12LRevised this cycle
- ILS OR LOC RWY 12RRevised this cycle
- ILS OR LOC RWY 30LRevised this cycle
- ILS OR LOC RWY 30RRevised this cycle
- ILS Z OR LOC RWY 35Revised this cycle
- ILS RWY 12L (SA CAT I)Revised this cycle
- ILS RWY 12R (SA CAT I)Revised this cycle
- ILS Z RWY 35 (SA CAT I)Revised this cycle
- ILS RWY 30L (CAT II)Revised this cycle
- ILS RWY 12L (CAT II - III)Revised this cycle
- ILS RWY 12R (CAT II - III)Revised this cycle
- ILS Z RWY 35 (CAT II - III)Revised this cycle
- ILS V RWY 35 (CONVERGING)Revised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 12LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 12RRevised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 30LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 30RRevised this cycle
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 35Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 12LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 12RRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 30LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 30RRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 35Revised this cycle
- LOC RWY 04Revised this cycle
- LOC RWY 17Revised this cycle
- LOC RWY 22Revised this cycle
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 13
- BITEZ ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- BUNYN ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- HTDSH ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- HTDSH ONE (RNAV), CONT.1New this cycle
- KBREW ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- MINNEAPOLIS ONERevised this cycle
- NRTHN ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- SNOWZ ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- SNOWZ ONE (RNAV), CONT.1New this cycle
- SNOWZ ONE (RNAV), CONT.2New this cycle
- SNUPE ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- TOTTZ ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- ZMBRO ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
Arrivals (STAR) 15
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
- LAHSO
- HOT SPOTRevised this cycle
KMSP 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.