Minot Air Force Base (KMIB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Minot Air Force Base (KMIB) is a regional airport serving Minot, ND at 1,667 ft. KMIB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 13,197 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 KMIB 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 northeast (040°) at 7 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, a few clouds at 15,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMIB 290055Z COR 04007KT 6SM FU FEW150 32/20 A2980 RMK AO2A SLP085 T03210197 $ COR 0105
What changed at KMIB?
Since the 2355Z (6:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 070° to 040°.
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Current pilot readout for KMIB
KMIB is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 7 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,250 ft (field elevation 1,667 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 KMIB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 13,197 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 29 | 13,197 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 7 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMIB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND: 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 KMIB 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 KMIB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MOT UA /OV MOT200050/TM 2133/FL250/TP CRJ7/TB CHOP 280-230 LGT MOD/RM DURD
MOT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOT200050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2133Reported at 21:33 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB CHOP 280-230 LGT MODTurbulence: chop 28,000–23,000 ft light moderate.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMIB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMIB reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 11
- 60%
- 29
- 40%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (8:00 PM CDT)
TAF KMIB 290100Z 2901/3007 VRB06KT 9000 FU FEW150 QNH2980INS BECMG 2911/2912 VRB06KT 3200 BR SCT120 QNH2981INS TEMPO 2912/2914 1600 BR BECMG 2915/2916 17009KT 9000 FU SCT160 QNH2981INS BECMG 2917/2918 20010G20KT 9000 FU FEW190 QNH2970INS TEMPO 2919/2922 20015G25KT BECMG 3000/3001 VRB06KT 9000 -RA FEW150 QNH2971INS TX35/2920Z TN20/2910Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMIB
- IATA
- MIB
- FAA LID
- MIB
- City
- Minot
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,667 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.4156, -101.3580
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 13,197 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.88 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 22m
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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.
- Minot Aircraft Modelers - 100th Ave — Minot, ND · 11 mi
KMIB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KMIB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMIB?+
KMIB has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 13,197 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMIB report its own weather?+
Yes — Minot Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMIB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMIB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMIB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMIB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMIB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Minot Air Force Base (KMIB) 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 Minot Air Force Base (KMIB)
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 Minot Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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