Christenson Point Seaplane Base (08MN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Christenson Point Seaplane Base in Chisholm/Hibbing, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCQM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Christenson Point Seaplane Base (08MN) is a seaplane base in Chisholm/Hibbing, MN. 08MN has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCQM, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 11,088 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHIB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCQM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCQM, 17.3 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 2 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
METAR KCQM 290255Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR CLR 19/19 A2993 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V4
What changed at KCQM (nearest station)?
Since the 0235Z (9:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to IFR.
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 2 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for 08MN
Based on the nearest station (KCQM), 08MN is currently IFR with calm winds, visibility 2 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,372 ft). 08MN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 19 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 08MN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 11,088 ft | WATER | — | — |
| 36 | 11,088 ft | WATER | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
08MN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Christenson Point Seaplane Base in Chisholm/Hibbing, MN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 08MN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at 08MN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCQM reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 72 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 0 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 08MN
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 08MN.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 08MN
- City
- Chisholm/Hibbing
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,372 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.6694, -93.0544
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,088 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCQM
- TAF
- Nearest KHIB
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Iron Range RC Club Inc. - Little Sand Lake — Britt, MN · 19 mi
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- Iron Range R/C Club Inc -Rock Ridge Public School #ISD2909 - Indoor — Virginia, MN · 26 mi
08MN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 08MN?+
08MN has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 11,088 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 08MN come from?+
Christenson Point Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCQM, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 08MN can differ.
Does 08MN have a TAF?+
No — 08MN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 19 nm away.
Does 08MN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 08MN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 08MN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Christenson Point Seaplane Base (08MN)
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