Swiderski Field (MN85) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Swiderski Field in Onamia, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPNM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Swiderski Field (MN85) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Onamia, MN at 1,250 ft. MN85 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPNM, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBRD. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPNM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPNM, 28.5 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPNM 290335Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2993 RMK AO2 T02400206
What changed at KPNM (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for MN85
Based on the nearest station (KPNM), MN85 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,250 ft). MN85 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBRD, about 30 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 MN85. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 3 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.
MN85 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Swiderski Field in Onamia, 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 MN85 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 MN85
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
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 MN85
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPNM reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MN85
- City
- Onamia
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.0333, -93.6614
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPNM
- TAF
- Nearest KBRD
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 0m
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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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MN85 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MN85?+
MN85 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MN85 come from?+
Swiderski Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPNM, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MN85 can differ.
Does MN85 have a TAF?+
No — MN85 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBRD, about 30 nm away.
Does MN85 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MN85 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MN85 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Swiderski Field (MN85)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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