Gospel Ranch Airport (MN52) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Gospel Ranch Airport in Hibbing, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHIB) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Gospel Ranch Airport (MN52) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hibbing, MN at 1,360 ft. MN52 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHIB, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (9, 27) — longest 2,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHIB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHIB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHIB, 14 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,100 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHIB 290153Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM FEW041 23/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02280194 $
What changed at KHIB (nearest station)?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for MN52
Based on the nearest station (KHIB), MN52 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 9, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,360 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 MN52. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9FAV | 2,800 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 27 | 2,800 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
MN52 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gospel Ranch Airport in Hibbing, 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 MN52 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 MN52
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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 MN52
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHIB reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 49 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 9/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KHIB 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 FM290800 00000KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 FM291300 00000KT P6SM SCT200 FM291900 22005KT P6SM VCSH SCT035
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near MN52
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near MN52.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MN52
- City
- Hibbing
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,360 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.2285, -93.0920
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHIB
- TAF
- Nearest KHIB
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 42m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Itasca Radio Control Club 1 — Grand Rapids, MN · 23 mi
- Hill City Park and Campground — Hill City, MN · 29 mi
- Iron Range R/C Club Inc - Shelton rd — Eveleth, MN · 30 mi
MN52 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MN52?+
MN52 has 2 runways — 9, 27; the longest is 2,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MN52 come from?+
Gospel Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHIB, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MN52 can differ.
Does MN52 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHIB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MN52 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MN52 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MN52 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gospel Ranch Airport (MN52)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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