Chandler Field (KAXN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chandler Field in Alexandria, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chandler Field (KAXN) is a regional airport serving Alexandria, MN at 1,425 ft. KAXN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 5,099 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KAXN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,200 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAXN 291953Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM FEW032 32/23 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03220228
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Since the 1853Z (1:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KAXN
KAXN is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 1,425 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 KAXN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 4,098 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 13 | 5,099 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 11 kt right |
| 31 | 5,099 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 11 kt left |
| 04 | 4,098 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAXN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chandler Field in Alexandria, 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 KAXN 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAXN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1802/FL030/TP PA46/WX FV08SM
FAR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFARLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1802Reported at 18:02 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.WX FV08SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1722/FL026/TP C25B/WX FV09SM
FAR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFARLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1722Reported at 17:22 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.WX FV09SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MIC UA /OV GEP /TM 1644 /FL035 /TP P28A /SK SCT042 /WX FV15SM /TA 37
MIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1644Reported at 16:44 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT042Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV15SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 37Outside air temperature, °C.Show raw report
PEX UA /OV PEX/TM 1402/FL055/TP P28A/SK VMC055
PEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PEXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1402Reported at 14:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK VMC055Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAXN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAXN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 48%
- 13
- 28%
- 31
- 16%
- 04
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KAXN 291720Z 2918/3018 17007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 FM301600 20011KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAXN
- IATA
- AXN
- FAA LID
- AXN
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,425 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.8663, -95.3947
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,099 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 1m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Alexandria RC Flyers - North Park Rd — Alexandria, MN · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAXN reported VFR conditions during about 76.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 239 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.8 kt, calm 5.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.6 | 18.1 | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 70.9 | 14.4 | 8.7 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 69.7 | 15.7 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 75.9 | 12.6 | 7.7 | 3.9 |
| May | 80.9 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 90.5 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 84.2 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 82.5 | 9.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 75.2 | 13.8 | 7.6 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 68.4 | 18.1 | 8.6 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 55.6 | 17.9 | 15.4 | 11.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.4 kt |
| Apr | 10.2 kt |
| May | 9.4 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.4 kt |
| Sep | 8.3 kt |
| Oct | 9.4 kt |
| Nov | 9.5 kt |
| Dec | 9.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAXN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAXN?+
KAXN has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 5,099 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAXN report its own weather?+
Yes — Chandler Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAXN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAXN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAXN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAXN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Chandler Field (KAXN)
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