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The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics provides resources at airports across Minnesota for pilots to utilize in obtaining weather briefings. As part of the Minnesota Weather Access System (MnWAS), MnDOT provides access to online weather briefing tools for pilots utilizing computer terminals. The links below are suggested links for obtaining weather information.

MnDOT Aeronautics is in the process of transitioning to a new type of weather computer which allows pilots to obtain their briefing through their choice of websites. Find more information about the changes to the MnWAS program here.

To report an issue with a MnWAS computer, provide feedback, or suggest a link to be added please click here, call our office at 800-657-3922, or email Rachel Obermoller at rachel.obermoller@state.mn.us.

To speak with a weather briefer or to contact Flight Service via phone, call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433).

Airport Directory and Travel Guide:

Want to view or download the 2013 Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide on your computer, iPad, or other electronic device? Click Here

Flight Planning and Briefing Services:

CSC DUATS – An FAA-sponsored flight planning and weather briefing service. Requires user to have a login and password or establish a free account.
www.duats.com

DTE DUAT – An FAA-sponsored flight planning and weather briefing service. Requires user to have a login and password or establish a free account.
www.duat.com

FltPlan.com – A commercial flight planning and weather briefing service. Requires user to have a login and password or establish a free account.
www.fltplan.com

SkyVector – A flight planning and aeronautical chart reference website.
www.skyvector.com

Aviation Weather and Briefing Information:

AllMetSat – METARs, TAFs, satellite, and lightning information plus storm tracks and airport information for airports around the world.
en.allmetsat.com

Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) – National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center providing aviation weather through text and graphics.
www.aviationweather.gov/adds

AvnWx.com Aviation Weather – Weather and flight planning information displayed on a map with user-selected layers including radar, various weather products, airspace, and TFRs.
maps.avnwx.com

FAA Graphic TFRs – Search for TFRs by state or center and display as a graphic.
tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html

FAA Pilot Web – NOTAM and TFR information.
pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb

National Weather Service – National Weather Service weather information.
www.weather.gov

National Weather Service Forecast Offices
Twin Cities - www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx
Duluth - www.crh.noaa.gov/dlh

RAMFAX Weather Symbols

Non-Aviation Weather:

Intellicast
www.intellicast.com

The Weather Channel
www.weather.com

Other Useful Links:

AirNav – Airport and FBO information.
www.airnav.com

Airport IQ 5010 – Information about airports from information submitted through airport inspections.
www.gcr1.com/5010Web/default.cfm

eAPIS – Customs and Border Protection website providing access to required electronic manifest submission for flights entering or departing the United States.
eapis.cbp.dhs.gov

FAA
www.faa.gov

FAA Safety Team – Safety seminars, WINGS Program information, find online courses, and other aviation safety information.
www.faasafety.gov

FAA MedXPress – Access to FAA online application for medical. All medical applications starting October 1, 2012 must be processed through this website by the applicant and medical examiner.
medxpress.faa.gov

See and Avoid – Information about military operations, routes, and areas for use reducing the risk of midair collisions.
www.seeandavoid.org

FlightAware – Flight tracking.
www.flightaware.com

IACRA – Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application – Web-based application process for the FAA airmen application process.
iacra.faa.gov/iacra

US Aviation Hazard Advisory System – Information about risk of bird collisions in a searchable database.
usahas.com

Aviation Weather on Cable - Comcast Channel 244

Comcast has added TPT aviation weather programming to its lineup. Fans of aviation weather programming can now view TPT on Comcast’s channel 244. TPT broadcasts aviation weather programming 24-7 without interruption.

Aviation Weather Available to Larger Area
Twin Cities Public Television has moved Aviation Weather to a new, more powerful transmitter. The increase in transmitted power from 50kW to 375kW makes Aviation Weather available over a larger area. With the change in transmitters, Aviation Weather moved from channel 2.3 to channel 2.4. You will need to re-scan to begin receiving Aviation Weather on channel 2.4 if you do not already do so. For more information contact Bob Milton at bob.milton@state.mn.us.
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