Is KMKT VFR or IFR right now?

KMKT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KMKT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 280° at 11 kt, runway 33 gives a 6 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Mankato Regional Airport have?

Mankato Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,600 ft (2,012 m). Field elevation is 1,021 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMKT?

AWOS 110.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KMKT?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:17 UTC and sunset at 23:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:20 UTC.

Are there delays at KMKT right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMKT.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Mankato Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Mankato, MN, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Mankato Regional Airport. It's 69°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 280° at 11 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKMKTIATAMKTLOCALMKT

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,021ft311 m

Longest runway6,600ft2,012 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates44.22, -93.9244°13'29.2"N 93°55'08.9"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

69°F20.6°C · Dew 43°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

280° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity39%
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Pressure1024.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KMKT 042156Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP242 T02060061

Decoded — plain language

Wind280° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature69°F / 20.6°C

Dew point43°F · 39% RH

Altimeter30.24 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Mankato Rgnl, MN, US·28 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
VFRWind290° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 06:00Z
VFRWind330° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 15:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 2 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 15:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind160° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′

RAW

TAF KMKT 041732Z 0418/0518 29009KT P6SM SKC
  FM050000 33004KT P6SM SKC
  FM050600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
  FM051500 16005KT P6SM FEW250

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:32Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind9 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind9 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Mankato Regional Airport. It's 69°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 280° at 11 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KMKT VFR or IFR right now?: KMKT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KMKT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 280° at 11 kt, runway 33 gives a 6 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Mankato Regional Airport have?: Mankato Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,600 ft (2,012 m). Field elevation is 1,021 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMKT?: AWOS 110.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KMKT?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:17 UTC and sunset at 23:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:20 UTC.
Are there delays at KMKT right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMKT.

Runways

2 total

15/33◐ lit

6,600 ft2,012 × 100 ft · Asphalt

04/22◐ lit

4,000 ft1,219 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS110.80AWOS 3

UNICOM122.725CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS110.80PRINCETON RDO

Center135.00MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

MKT

MankatoVOR-DME

110.80 MHz0.4 NM135° SE

ACQ

WasecaNDB

371 kHz18.3 NM120° SE

FOW

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111.20 MHz23.6 NM093° E

ULM

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272 kHz25.5 NM283° W

JYG

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260 kHz30.8 NM242° SW

GYL

GlencoeNDB

407 kHz33.0 NM348° N

SBU

Blue EarthNDB

332 kHz38.5 NM192° S

FGT

FarmingtonVORTAC

115.70 MHz39.9 NM052° NE

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