Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Flying Cloud Airport in Minneapolis, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Minneapolis, MN at 906 ft. KFCM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (10L, 10R, 18, 28L) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KFCM 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 west-southwest (250°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFCM 290153Z 25003KT 7SM CLR 27/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02670217
What changed at KFCM?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFCM
KFCM is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 906 ft). KFCM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMSP, about 11 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 KFCM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28LFAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 28R | 3,901 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 18 | 2,690 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 2,690 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 10L | 3,901 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 10R | 5,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 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 8→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFCM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying Cloud Airport in Minneapolis, 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 KFCM 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 KFCM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HCD UA /OV HCD/TM 0131/FL160/TP A321/SK UNKN-TOP220/TB NEG/RM DURD ON TORGY
HCD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HCDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP220Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD ON TORGYRemarks.Show raw report
RWF UA /OV RWF/TM 0019/FL300/TP B83M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM RPTD BY NMURS ACFT
RWF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B83MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM RPTD BY NMURS ACFTRemarks.Show raw report
LXL UA /OV LXL/TM 2244/FL340/TP E545/SK UNKN-TOP340
LXL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LXLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2244Reported at 22:44 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ACQ UA /OV ACQ/TM 2036/FL140/TP C421/WX HZ
ACQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2036Reported at 20:36 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP C421Aircraft type reporting.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFCM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFCM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18
- 50%
- 28L/28R
- 20%
- 36
- 17%
- 10L/10R
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFCM
- IATA
- FCM
- FAA LID
- FCM
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 906 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.8272, -93.4571
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMSP
- ATIS
- 124.9 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFCM reported VFR conditions during about 78.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 8.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.6 | 22.2 | 9.9 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 73.4 | 16.7 | 6.5 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 74.6 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 76.6 | 16.0 | 6.1 | 1.4 |
| May | 82.9 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 87.0 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 90.8 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 86.6 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 85.7 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 79.5 | 13.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 72.7 | 19.0 | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 57.5 | 24.2 | 12.1 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFCM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Flying Cloud Airport in Minneapolis, MN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFCM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFCM?+
KFCM has 6 runways — 10L, 10R, 18, 28L, 28R, 36; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFCM report its own weather?+
Yes — Flying Cloud Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFCM have a TAF?+
No — KFCM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMSP, about 11 nm away.
Does KFCM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFCM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFCM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFCM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Flying Cloud Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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