Velo Airstrip (MN95) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Velo Airstrip in Rothsay, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFFM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Velo Airstrip (MN95) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rothsay, MN at 1,386 ft. MN95 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KFFM, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 1,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFAR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFFM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFFM, 13.7 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KFFM 290335Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM BKN060 BKN070 23/22 A2991 RMK AO2
What changed at KFFM (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 MN95
Based on the nearest station (KFFM), MN95 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 1,386 ft). MN95 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFAR, about 36 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 MN95. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 1,200 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| S | 1,200 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 4 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→5 kt, ceiling 7,500 ft → 6,000 ft.
MN95 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Velo Airstrip in Rothsay, 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 MN95 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 MN95
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 MN95
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFFM reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MN95
- City
- Rothsay
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,386 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.5111, -96.1920
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFFM
- TAF
- Nearest KFAR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 11m
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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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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fergus Falls Regional RC Flyers 2 — Fergus Falls, MN · 17 mi
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MN95 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MN95?+
MN95 has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MN95 come from?+
Velo Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFFM, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MN95 can differ.
Does MN95 have a TAF?+
No — MN95 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFAR, about 36 nm away.
Does MN95 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MN95 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MN95 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Velo Airstrip (MN95)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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