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) 99
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
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AA4660
American Airlines |
DCA | 06:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY207
Sun Country Airlines |
SAV | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY667
Sun Country Airlines |
IAD | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY601
Sun Country Airlines |
PHX | 06:42 Local | b738 | Forecast |
SY209
Sun Country Airlines |
MYR | 06:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY761
Sun Country Airlines |
SJU | 06:48 Local | b738 | Forecast |
SY567
Sun Country Airlines |
JFK | 06:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2864
Delta Air Lines |
EWR | 06:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY573
Sun Country Airlines |
CUN | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY415
Sun Country Airlines |
MIA | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY355
Sun Country Airlines |
ATL | 06:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY215
Sun Country Airlines |
TPA | 06:54 Local | boeing 737-91m(er) | 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 |
DL2656
Delta Air Lines |
IAH | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4285
Southwest Airlines |
DEN | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2649
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 06:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
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C28553
Mountain Air Cargo |
DLH | 06:57 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2057
Delta Air Lines |
SXM | 07:00 Local | boeing 757-232 | Forecast |
UA3558
United Express |
EWR | 07:00 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
SY571
Sun Country Airlines |
CUN | 07:00 Local | boeing 737-8q8 | Forecast |
SY753
Sun Country Airlines |
FLL | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4165
Delta Air Lines |
STL | 07:00 Local | -- | 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 |
DL5175
Delta Connection |
CVG | 07:00 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL2771
Delta Air Lines |
SRQ | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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CH1324
Bemidji Aviation |
TVF | 07:00 Local | fairchild swearingen metro iii | Forecast |
DL3795
Delta Air Lines |
MDW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3778
Delta Air Lines |
MDW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL8969
Delta Air Lines |
GPT | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS387
Alaska Airlines |
SEA | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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CH52
Bemidji Aviation |
BJI | 07:00 Local | beech 99 airliner | Forecast |
DL2972
Delta Air Lines |
DFW | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1544
Delta Air Lines |
ORD | 07:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1853
Delta Air Lines |
PUJ | 07:01 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL3819
Delta Air Lines |
STL | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1940
Delta Air Lines |
BZE | 07:05 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL3762
Delta Air Lines |
MKE | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1935
Delta Air Lines |
PVR | 07:05 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL2261
Delta Air Lines |
LAS | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2783
Delta Air Lines |
RDU | 07:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL854
Delta Air Lines |
RSW | 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 |
SY1203
Sun Country Airlines |
CHS | 07:24 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY8229
Sun Country Airlines |
ATW | 07:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
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CH46
Bemidji Aviation |
LSE | 07:30 Local | fairchild swearingen metro iii | Forecast |
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CH58
Bemidji Aviation |
DLH | 07:30 Local | fairchild swearingen metro iii | Forecast |
SY101
Sun Country Airlines |
LAS | 07:30 Local | b738 | Forecast |
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CH54
Bemidji Aviation |
GPZ | 07:30 Local | beech 99 airliner | Forecast |
5X5555
Ups |
RFD | 07:30 Local | airbus a300f4-622r | Forecast |
DL4653
Delta Connection |
PIT | 07:33 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
AA4700
American Eagle |
ORD | 07:34 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
DL5280
Delta Air Lines |
CVG | 07:34 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1880
Delta Air Lines |
AUA | 07:36 Local | boeing 757-251 | Forecast |
SY1639
Sun Country Airlines |
SAN | 07:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY615
Sun Country Airlines |
PSP | 07:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
FX420
Fedex |
MEM | 07:38 Local | boeing 767-3s2f | Forecast |
DL3529
Delta Air Lines |
CMH | 07:38 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2012
Delta Air Lines |
CUN | 07:40 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL3664
Delta Air Lines |
EWR | 07:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY325
Sun Country Airlines |
JAX | 07:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2841
Delta Air Lines |
FLL | 07:45 Local | boeing 757-351 | Forecast |
WN489
Southwest Airlines |
STL | 07:45 Local | boeing 737-7h4 | Forecast |
SY305
Sun Country Airlines |
PGD | 07:48 Local | b738 | Forecast |
SY1617
Sun Country Airlines |
MIA | 07:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ437
Flexjet |
TUL | 07:51 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY745
Sun Country Airlines |
PUJ | 07:54 Local | boeing 737-8jp | Forecast |
DL4441
Delta Air Lines |
AUS | 07:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1044
Delta Air Lines |
BNA | 08:00 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL1052
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 08:00 Local | airbus a321-211 | Forecast |
DL2463
Delta Air Lines |
CHS | 08:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY8011
Sun Country Airlines |
FSD | 08:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3593
United Express |
EWR | 08:00 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
DL2628
Delta Air Lines |
SLC | 08:00 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
SY621
Sun Country Airlines |
HRL | 08:00 Local | b738 | Forecast |
5X5567
Ups |
SDF | 08:00 Local | boeing 747-8f | Forecast |
SY8015
Sun Country Airlines |
ABR | 08:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1925
Delta Air Lines |
SJU | 08:02 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
DL1542
Delta Air Lines |
LAS | 08:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2610
United Airlines |
SFO | 08:09 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1926
Delta Air Lines |
LIR | 08:14 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL5199
Delta Air Lines |
CLE | 08:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY787
Sun Country Airlines |
STT | 08:18 Local | b738 | Forecast |
SY603
Sun Country Airlines |
PHX | 08:18 Local | b738 | Forecast |
UA763
United Airlines |
IAH | 08:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2539
Delta Air Lines |
CLT | 08:21 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY383
Sun Country Airlines |
RSW | 08:24 Local | b738 | Forecast |
DL1208
Delta Air Lines |
MCO | 08:25 Local | boeing 757-351 | Forecast |
AA4535
American Eagle |
ORD | 08:30 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
SY385
Sun Country Airlines |
RSW | 08:30 Local | b738 | Forecast |
AA4660
SY207
SY667
SY601
SY209
SY761
SY567
DL2864
SY573
SY415
SY355
SY215
SY193
DL2719
DL3867
DL2656
WN4285
DL2649
DL2057
UA3558
SY571
SY753
DL4165
DL770
DL5175
DL2771
DL3795
DL3778
DL8969
AS387
DL2972
DL1544
DL1853
DL3819
DL1940
DL3762
DL1935
DL2261
DL2783
DL854
DL1924
DL3988
UA1116
AA1320
DL2462
5X2567
AA5096
SY1913
SY1203
SY8229
SY101
5X5555
DL4653
AA4700
DL5280
DL1880
SY1639
SY615
FX420
DL3529
DL2012
DL3664
SY325
DL2841
WN489
SY305
SY1617
SY745
DL4441
DL1044
DL1052
DL2463
SY8011
UA3593
DL2628
SY621
5X5567
SY8015
DL1925
DL1542
UA2610
DL1926
DL5199
SY787
SY603
UA763
DL2539
SY383
DL1208
AA4535
SY385