Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Saint Cloud Regional Airport in Saint Cloud, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC) is a regional airport serving Saint Cloud, MN at 1,031 ft. KSTC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 13, 23, 31) — longest 7,500 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 KSTC 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 east (100°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSTC 290253Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 25/21 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02500211 53011 $
What changed at KSTC?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.90 → 29.92 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSTC
KSTC is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 1,031 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 KSTC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7,500 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 05FAV | 3,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 31 | 7,500 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 23 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSTC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Saint Cloud Regional Airport in Saint Cloud, 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 KSTC 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 KSTC
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.Show raw report
LXL UA /OV LXL/TM 2244/FL340/TP E545/SK UNKN-TOP340
LXL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LXLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2244Reported at 22:44 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSTC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSTC reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 42%
- 13
- 29%
- 31
- 18%
- 05
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2324Z (6:24 PM CDT)
TAF KSTC 282324Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 FM290300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291600 19007KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSTC
- IATA
- STC
- FAA LID
- STC
- City
- Saint Cloud
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,031 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.5466, -94.0599
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.375 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 55m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSTC reported VFR conditions during about 77.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 13.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.0 | 22.4 | 9.2 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 74.2 | 14.9 | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 77.5 | 14.2 | 6.1 | 2.1 |
| May | 83.1 | 11.4 | 4.4 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 86.0 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 83.5 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 82.4 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 72.0 | 18.7 | 5.9 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 57.0 | 23.1 | 12.6 | 7.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSTC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Saint Cloud Regional Airport in Saint Cloud, 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 ↗
KSTC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSTC?+
KSTC has 4 runways — 05, 13, 23, 31; the longest is 7,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSTC report its own weather?+
Yes — Saint Cloud Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSTC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSTC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSTC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSTC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSTC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC) 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)
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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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