Minot International Airport (KMOT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Minot International Airport in Minot, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Minot International Airport (KMOT) is a regional airport serving Minot, ND at 1,716 ft. KMOT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 13, 26, 31), longest 7,700 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 KMOT 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 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KMOT 130654Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM OVC070 09/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00890050 $
What changed at KMOT?
Since the 0554Z (12:54 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0554Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMOT
KMOT is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 1,716 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KMOT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 6,348 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 31 | 7,700 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 13 | 7,700 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 08 | 6,348 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 16→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KMOT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Minot International Airport 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 KMOT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KMOT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMOT reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 26
- 42%
- 08
- 30%
- 31
- 16%
- 13
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (12:34 AM CDT)
TAF KMOT 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070 FM132200 12011KT P6SM SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMOT
- IATA
- MOT
- FAA LID
- MOT
- City
- Minot
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,716 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.2580, -101.2791
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- CTAF
- 118.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 50m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KMOT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMOT reported VFR conditions during about 80.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.4 kt, calm 5.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.3 | 17.7 | 9.1 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 72.1 | 15.4 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 70.8 | 15.9 | 7.4 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| May | 82.7 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 89.2 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 79.8 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 73.7 | 15.6 | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 14.4 | 9.9 | 7.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.7 kt |
| Feb | 9.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 10.4 kt |
| May | 9.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.6 kt |
| Oct | 9.8 kt |
| Nov | 9.9 kt |
| Dec | 9.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMOT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Minot International Airport in Minot, ND 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMOT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMOT?+
KMOT has 4 runways: 08, 13, 26, 31; the longest is 7,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMOT report its own weather?+
Yes. Minot International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMOT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMOT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMOT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMOT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMOT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Minot International Airport (KMOT) 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 International Airport (KMOT)
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