Christianson Field (26MN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Christianson Field in Halstad, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFAR): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Christianson Field (26MN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Halstad, MN at 874 ft. 26MN has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KFAR, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S), longest 2,600 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFAR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFAR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFAR, 24.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFAR 130553Z 29008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01220044 10183 20106 402060089 51006
Current pilot readout for 26MN
Based on the nearest station (KFAR), 26MN is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 874 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 26MN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| S | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
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26MN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Christianson Field in Halstad, 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 26MN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 26MN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JMS UA /OV JMS270020/TM 0051/FL050/TP P28A/TB NEG
JMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JMS270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 26MN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- N/S
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TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KFAR 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 FM131500 32008KT P6SM SKC FM140000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 26MN
- City
- Halstad
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 874 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.3300, -96.7837
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFAR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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26MN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 26MN?+
26MN has 2 runways: N, S; the longest is 2,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 26MN come from?+
Christianson Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFAR, about 25 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 26MN can differ.
Does 26MN have a TAF?+
Yes. The KFAR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 26MN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 26MN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 26MN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Christianson Field (26MN)
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