Falls International Airport (KINL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Falls International Airport in International Falls, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Falls International Airport (KINL) is a regional airport serving International Falls, MN at 1,185 ft. KINL 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 7,400 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 KINL 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 variable at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KINL 291754Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02940200 10294 20167 58010 $
What changed at KINL?
Since the 1654Z (11:54 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1654Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KINL
KINL is currently VFR with variable winds at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,200 ft (field elevation 1,185 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 KINL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 6 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 2,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13 | 7,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 2,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 7,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
KINL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Falls International Airport in International Falls, 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 KINL 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 KINL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KINL reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 36%
- 22
- 34%
- 04
- 17%
- 13
- 13%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KINL 291720Z 2918/3018 20006KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2920/3001 5SM -TSRA BR OVC080CB FM300900 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN110 FM301500 24007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN100 PROB30 3015/3018 5SM TSRA BR OVC080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KINL
- IATA
- INL
- FAA LID
- INL
- City
- International Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,185 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.5662, -93.4031
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 7h 54m
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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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6 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KINL reported VFR conditions during about 74.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 229 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 16.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.4 | 27.8 | 12.6 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 69.7 | 18.6 | 8.4 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 14.9 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 12.1 | 6.3 | 3.0 |
| May | 80.9 | 12.2 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 83.8 | 10.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 87.2 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 84.1 | 10.4 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 13.1 | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 70.5 | 20.4 | 6.5 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 58.4 | 28.0 | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 49.5 | 25.9 | 16.8 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.2 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KINL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Falls International Airport in International Falls, MN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KINL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KINL?+
KINL has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 7,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KINL report its own weather?+
Yes — Falls International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KINL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KINL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KINL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KINL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KINL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Falls International Airport (KINL) 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 Falls International Airport (KINL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Falls International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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