Worthington Municipal Airport (KOTG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Worthington Municipal Airport in Worthington, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Worthington Municipal Airport (KOTG) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Worthington, MN at 1,574 ft. KOTG reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 17, 29, 35) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 110.6. Track KOTG 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 south (180°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOTG 290356Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02440244
What changed at KOTG?
Since the 0256Z (9:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0256Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOTG
KOTG is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 1,574 ft). KOTG does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFSD, about 51 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 KOTG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 4,201 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 11 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 29 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 35 | 4,201 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOTG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Worthington Municipal Airport in Worthington, 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 KOTG 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 KOTG
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 KOTG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOTG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 62%
- 35
- 18%
- 29
- 11%
- 11
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOTG
- IATA
- OTG
- FAA LID
- OTG
- City
- Worthington
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,574 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.6548, -95.5774
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFSD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 110.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Southwest High Flyers - 300th St — Rushmore, MN · 14 mi
- Windom Eagles Model Airplane Club - 440th Ave — Windom, MN · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOTG reported VFR conditions during about 76.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 249 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.3 kt, calm 4.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.3 | 15.0 | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 70.6 | 13.6 | 9.5 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 67.8 | 15.2 | 7.3 | 9.7 |
| Apr | 74.7 | 12.3 | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 79.0 | 11.7 | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 87.4 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 90.0 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 83.7 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 79.4 | 10.6 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 74.9 | 14.1 | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 62.3 | 13.8 | 11.5 | 12.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.6 kt |
| Feb | 11.7 kt |
| Mar | 11.8 kt |
| Apr | 12.5 kt |
| May | 11.1 kt |
| Jun | 9.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 10.2 kt |
| Nov | 11.3 kt |
| Dec | 11.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOTG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOTG?+
KOTG has 4 runways — 11, 17, 29, 35; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOTG report its own weather?+
Yes — Worthington Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOTG have a TAF?+
No — KOTG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFSD, about 51 nm away.
Does KOTG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOTG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOTG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Worthington Municipal Airport (KOTG)
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 Worthington Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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