Minneapolis
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
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About Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Minneapolis experiences extreme seasonal variation with harsh winters and summer thunderstorms. Arctic air brings gusty conditions.
Is Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport turbulent?
Minneapolis sits in the path of powerful winter storms where Arctic air collides with warmer systems from the south. The polar vortex brings dangerously cold temperatures that challenge de-icing operations. A Delta flight in 2024 made an emergency landing at MSP after dropping over 1,000 feet in severe turbulence over Wyoming, with 25 passengers hospitalized.
- Polar vortex wind chills reached -48F in the Twin Cities
- Delta Flight 56 dropped 1,000+ feet in turbulence, diverting to MSP
- Snowfall records are regularly challenged by winter storms
How does the polar vortex affect MSP?
When the polar vortex dips south, MSP can experience wind chills below -40F for extended periods. Aircraft de-icing becomes critical, with dedicated crews working around the clock. The extreme cold affects aircraft systems and requires additional pre-flight procedures. Despite the challenges, MSP operates remarkably well in cold weather.
When is the best time to fly from Minneapolis?
Late spring (May-June) and early fall (September-October) offer the most comfortable conditions. Winter storms peak December through February but MSP handles snow efficiently. Summer can bring severe thunderstorms when warm Gulf air meets cooler Canadian air. Early morning flights face fewer weather delays year-round.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 87
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
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DL1062
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 05:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
5X9756
Ups |
STL | 05:22 Local | airbus a300f4-622r | Forecast |
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1I205
Netjets Aviation |
FLL | 05:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA4742
United Express |
DEN | 05:30 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA1395
American Airlines |
DFW | 05:33 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
UA2460
United Airlines |
IAH | 05:41 Local | boeing 737-924(er) | Forecast |
AA5512
American Eagle |
PHL | 05:47 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
SY341
Sun Country Airlines |
MCO | 05:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA307
United Airlines |
ORD | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1356
Southwest Airlines |
BWI | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1461
Delta Air Lines |
DTW | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL8802
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA2101
American Airlines |
MIA | 06:00 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
SY569
Sun Country Airlines |
CUN | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL954
Delta Air Lines |
MCO | 06:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I968
Netjets Aviation |
STL | 06:03 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4626
Southwest Airlines |
BWI | 06:05 Local | boeing 737-7h4 | Forecast |
SY1981
Sun Country Airlines |
MSY | 06:06 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY547
Sun Country Airlines |
SJD | 06:06 Local | boeing 737-8q8 | Forecast |
DL2301
Delta Air Lines |
TPA | 06:10 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
SY381
Sun Country Airlines |
RSW | 06:12 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I124
Netjets Aviation |
FNT | 06:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA894
American Airlines |
CLT | 06:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY213
Sun Country Airlines |
TPA | 06:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5X496
Ups Airlines |
YWG | 06:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3819
Southwest Airlines |
DEN | 06:20 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
SY711
Sun Country Airlines |
BZE | 06:24 Local | boeing 737-8jp | Forecast |
SY251
Sun Country Airlines |
BOS | 06:24 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4400
Southwest Airlines |
LAS | 06:25 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AS497
Alaska Airlines |
SEA | 06:29 Local | boeing 737-990(er) | Forecast |
SY941
Sun Country Airlines |
SRQ | 06:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY343
Sun Country Airlines |
MCO | 06:30 Local | b738 | Forecast |
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CH70
Bemidji Aviation |
GPZ | 06:35 Local | beech 99a airliner | Forecast |
SY1621
Sun Country Airlines |
LAX | 06:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY8013
Sun Country Airlines |
SPI | 06:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA4660
American Airlines |
DCA | 06:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY207
Sun Country Airlines |
SAV | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY209
Sun Country Airlines |
MYR | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY667
Sun Country Airlines |
IAD | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY601
Sun Country Airlines |
PHX | 06:42 Local | b738 | Forecast |
SY567
Sun Country Airlines |
JFK | 06:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY761
Sun Country Airlines |
SJU | 06:48 Local | b738 | Forecast |
DL2864
Delta Air Lines |
EWR | 06:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY215
Sun Country Airlines |
TPA | 06:54 Local | boeing 737-91m(er) | Forecast |
SY355
Sun Country Airlines |
ATL | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY415
Sun Country Airlines |
MIA | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY573
Sun Country Airlines |
CUN | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY193
Sun Country Airlines |
BWI | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2719
Delta Air Lines |
LGA | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3867
Delta Air Lines |
MCI | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4285
Southwest Airlines |
DEN | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2649
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2656
Delta Air Lines |
IAH | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
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C28553
Mountain Air Cargo |
DLH | 06:57 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2972
Delta Air Lines |
DFW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1544
Delta Air Lines |
ORD | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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CH1324
Bemidji Aviation |
TVF | 07:00 Local | fairchild swearingen metro iii | Forecast |
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CH52
Bemidji Aviation |
BJI | 07:00 Local | beech 99 airliner | Forecast |
SY571
Sun Country Airlines |
CUN | 07:00 Local | boeing 737-8q8 | Forecast |
DL770
Delta Air Lines |
RSW | 07:00 Local | airbus a321-211 | Forecast |
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CH48
Bemidji Aviation |
RIE | 07:00 Local | beech 65-b80 queen air | Forecast |
DL2057
Delta Air Lines |
SXM | 07:00 Local | boeing 757-232 | Forecast |
SY753
Sun Country Airlines |
FLL | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5175
Delta Connection |
CVG | 07:00 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL8969
Delta Air Lines |
GPT | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS387
Alaska Airlines |
SEA | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3558
United Express |
EWR | 07:00 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
DL3778
Delta Air Lines |
MDW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3795
Delta Air Lines |
MDW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4165
Delta Air Lines |
STL | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2771
Delta Air Lines |
SRQ | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1853
Delta Air Lines |
PUJ | 07:01 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL854
Delta Air Lines |
RSW | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3762
Delta Air Lines |
MKE | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1940
Delta Air Lines |
BZE | 07:05 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL3819
Delta Air Lines |
STL | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1935
Delta Air Lines |
PVR | 07:05 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL2783
Delta Air Lines |
RDU | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2261
Delta Air Lines |
LAS | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1924
Delta Air Lines |
SJD | 07:10 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL3988
Delta Air Lines |
AUS | 07:12 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1116
United Airlines |
SFO | 07:12 Local | boeing 737-824 | Forecast |
AA1320
American Airlines (Oneworld Livery) |
PHX | 07:12 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
DL2462
Delta Air Lines |
VPS | 07:15 Local | airbus a320-212 | Forecast |
5X2567
Ups |
SDF | 07:17 Local | boeing 767-34af(er) | Forecast |
AA5096
American Airlines |
DCA | 07:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY1913
Sun Country Airlines |
PIE | 07:18 Local | b738 | Forecast |
DL1062
5X9756
UA4742
AA1395
UA2460
AA5512
SY341
UA307
WN1356
DL1461
DL8802
AA2101
SY569
DL954
WN4626
SY1981
SY547
DL2301
SY381
AA894
SY213
WN3819
SY711
SY251
WN4400
AS497
SY941
SY343
SY1621
SY8013
AA4660
SY207
SY209
SY667
SY601
SY567
SY761
DL2864
SY215
SY355
SY415
SY573
SY193
DL2719
DL3867
WN4285
DL2649
DL2656
DL2972
DL1544
SY571
DL770
DL2057
SY753
DL5175
DL8969
AS387
UA3558
DL3778
DL3795
DL4165
DL2771
DL1853
DL854
DL3762
DL1940
DL3819
DL1935
DL2783
DL2261
DL1924
DL3988
UA1116
AA1320
DL2462
5X2567
AA5096
SY1913