Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mankato, MN at 1,021 ft. KMKT 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, 15, 22, 33) — longest 6,600 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 KMKT 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 southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMKT 290556Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02390217 10289 20228 51004
What changed at KMKT?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMKT
KMKT is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,021 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 KMKT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 6,600 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 04 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 22 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 33 | 6,600 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 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 10→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMKT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, 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 KMKT 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 KMKT
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMKT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMKT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 49%
- 22
- 21%
- 33
- 18%
- 04
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0527Z (12:27 AM CDT)
TAF KMKT 290527Z 2906/3006 14004KT P6SM SKC FM291600 15007KT P6SM SCT080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMKT
- IATA
- MKT
- FAA LID
- MKT
- City
- Mankato
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,021 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2248, -93.9191
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 110.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 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
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMKT reported VFR conditions during about 77.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 244 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 5.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.4 | 19.8 | 9.9 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 71.3 | 17.0 | 8.0 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 72.8 | 15.5 | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 76.3 | 15.7 | 6.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 82.3 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 88.0 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 85.9 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 86.2 | 9.0 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 79.1 | 12.5 | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 73.1 | 17.3 | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 58.9 | 20.8 | 12.5 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 10.1 kt |
| Apr | 11.0 kt |
| May | 9.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.9 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 9.3 kt |
| Nov | 9.8 kt |
| Dec | 9.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMKT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, 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 ↗
KMKT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMKT?+
KMKT has 4 runways — 04, 15, 22, 33; the longest is 6,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMKT report its own weather?+
Yes — Mankato Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMKT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMKT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMKT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMKT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMKT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT) 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 Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)
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 Mankato Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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