Dodge Center Airport (KTOB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dodge Center Airport in Dodge Center, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dodge Center Airport (KTOB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Dodge Center, MN at 1,305 ft. KTOB reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 16, 22, 34) — longest 4,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.075. Track KTOB 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 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTOB 290315Z AUTO 13003KT 9SM CLR 21/21 A2995 RMK AO2 T02080208
What changed at KTOB?
Since the 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0255Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTOB
KTOB is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,305 ft). KTOB does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRST, about 16 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 KTOB. 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 | 4,500 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 2,383 ft | GRS | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 2,383 ft | GRS | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 34 | 4,500 ft | CON | 2 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 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTOB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dodge Center Airport in Dodge Center, 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 KTOB 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 KTOB
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTOB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTOB reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 23,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 43%
- 16
- 30%
- 34
- 17%
- 04
- 10%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTOB
- FAA LID
- TOB
- City
- Dodge Center
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,305 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.0180, -92.8315
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRST
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.075 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 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
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
- Rochester Aero Model Society - 85th St — Oronoco, MN · 18 mi
- Owatonna RC Modelers - 43rd Ave — Owatonna, MN · 23 mi
- Freeborn-Mower R C Flyers - 875th Ave — Hollandale, MN · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTOB reported VFR conditions during about 75.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 16.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.3 | 19.0 | 11.6 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 68.9 | 16.7 | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 71.6 | 14.6 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 75.4 | 14.0 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| May | 81.8 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 87.2 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 83.7 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 83.3 | 10.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 77.7 | 12.6 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 70.2 | 16.9 | 7.6 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 55.9 | 19.2 | 13.0 | 11.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 10.2 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.6 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 9.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTOB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTOB?+
KTOB has 4 runways — 04, 16, 22, 34; the longest is 4,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTOB report its own weather?+
Yes — Dodge Center Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTOB have a TAF?+
No — KTOB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRST, about 16 nm away.
Does KTOB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTOB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTOB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Dodge Center Airport (KTOB)
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