Princeton Municipal Airport (KPNM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Princeton Municipal Airport in Princeton, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Princeton Municipal Airport (KPNM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Princeton, MN at 980 ft. KPNM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 3,900 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.025. Track KPNM 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 (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPNM 290535Z AUTO 13004KT 9SM SCT055 22/20 A2994 RMK AO2 T02220203
What changed at KPNM?
Since the 0515Z (12:15 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KPNM
KPNM is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 4 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 980 ft). KPNM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSTC, about 19 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 KPNM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 3,900 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 34 | 3,900 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPNM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Princeton Municipal Airport in Princeton, 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 KPNM 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 KPNM
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 KPNM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPNM reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 67%
- 34
- 33%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPNM
- FAA LID
- PNM
- City
- Princeton
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 980 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.5599, -93.6082
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSTC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- North West R/C - 217th Ave — Elk River, MN · 13 mi
- Orono Lake — Elk River, MN · 18 mi
- Wright-Flyers - Montisippi Regional Park — Monticello, MN · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPNM reported VFR conditions during about 78.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 25.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.9 | 23.1 | 8.1 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 75.0 | 15.7 | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 75.7 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 78.3 | 14.2 | 5.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 84.2 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 85.9 | 8.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 88.6 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 82.9 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 9.9 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 12.6 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 73.0 | 19.1 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 56.2 | 25.3 | 11.4 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPNM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPNM?+
KPNM has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 3,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPNM report its own weather?+
Yes — Princeton Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPNM have a TAF?+
No — KPNM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSTC, about 19 nm away.
Does KPNM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPNM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPNM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Princeton Municipal Airport (KPNM)
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 Princeton Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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