Runways · KMSP

Runways at Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain headings, length, surface and ILS (KMSP)

MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN · MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Runway system
Towered
4
runways
Longest
11,006 ft
ILS
8
Surface
CONC

KMSP has 4 runways. The longest is Runway 04/22 at 11,006 ft by 150 ft. It is concrete. Runway 12R/30L is 10,000 ft by 200 ft. Runway 12L/30R is 8,200 ft by 150 ft. Runway 17/35 is 8,000 ft by 150 ft. All runways in use are concrete.

This field sits at 841.8 ft MSL in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tower is open 24 hours. ILS is available on runway ends 04, 12L, 12R, 17, 22, 30L, 30R and 35. Noise abatement procedures are available by calling 612-726-9411. No Stage 1 category civil aircraft are permitted. Night hours run from 2230 to 0600.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KMSP.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 11 kt
RWY 30L
301°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30L · 301° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,842 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
04/2245° / 225°11,006 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
12R/30L121° / 301°10,000 ft200 ftCONCStandard L
12L/30R121° / 301°8,200 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
17/35170° / 350°8,000 ft150 ftCONCStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC gives different instructions. At this towered field, ATC sequences the pattern. Expect tower control 24 hours a day.

Runway use can be complex because of the four-runway layout. Review the active runway assignment before taxi. ILS is available on most runway ends, which helps with arrivals in lower ceilings. Noise abatement procedures apply. Night hours are 2230 to 0600.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KMSP have?
KMSP has 4 runways.
What is the longest runway at KMSP?
Runway 04/22 is the longest at 11,006 ft.
What surface do the KMSP runways use?
All runways in use are concrete.
Does KMSP have ILS on multiple runway ends?
Yes. ILS is available on 04, 12L, 12R, 17, 22, 30L, 30R and 35.
Is KMSP towered?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KMSP?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are available by calling 612-726-9411.
Are any civil aircraft restricted at KMSP?
No Stage 1 category civil aircraft are permitted.