Robco Airport (MN12) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Robco Airport in Laporte, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBJI): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Robco Airport (MN12) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Laporte, MN at 1,380 ft. MN12 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KBJI, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (07, 15, 25, 33), longest 3,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBJI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBJI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBJI, 20 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KBJI 130955Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 08/06 A3008 RMK AO2 T00760058
Current pilot readout for MN12
Based on the nearest station (KBJI), MN12 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 600 ft (field elevation 1,380 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 MN12. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 2,600 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 15 | 3,000 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 25 | 2,600 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 33 | 3,000 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
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MN12 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Robco Airport in Laporte, 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 MN12 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 MN12
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/15/25/33
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KBJI 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 FM131500 30006KT P6SM SCT060 FM140000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MN12
- City
- Laporte
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,380 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.1996, -94.7499
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBJI
- TAF
- Nearest KBJI
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 23m
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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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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Paul Bunyan R/C Flyers - 400th St , Laporte, MN · 4 mi
- Paul Bunyan R/C Flyers - 23rd St SE , Bemidji, MN · 17 mi
- Leech Lake Area Model Flyers Club - 36th Ave , Hackensack, MN · 20 mi
MN12 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at MN12?+
MN12 has 4 runways: 07, 15, 25, 33; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MN12 come from?+
Robco Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBJI, about 20 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MN12 can differ.
Does MN12 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KBJI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MN12 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. MN12 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MN12 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Robco Airport (MN12)
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