Aeronautics and Aviation in Minnesota
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Latest news
Airport Directory Photo Contest
Minnesota Airport Directory Photo Contest is now open! Love capturing Minnesota's stunning skies and vibrant flying community? Submit your best photos showcasing the spirit of Minnesota aviation—whether it's breathtaking aerial views, special moments at the airport, or the incredible airplanes in our state. Submit photos to Mina.Carlson@state.mn.us. Deadline: October 31st. (click image to enlarge)
Free advanced air mobility webinar series explores the future of aviation in Minnesota
Minnesota is preparing for a future where advanced aircraft move passengers and cargo in Minnesota. Join us for this free nine-webinar series as AAM experts from across the nation share their experience, insight and expertise. Learn more, join live or view recorded webinars.
SFY25 Airport Capital Grant Awards
We have completed the review and scoring of SFY25 Airport Capital Grant Applications. View the published scoring list
FAA safety video
FAA's From the Flight Deck video will help you clearly identify hot spots, runway and taxiway configurations, and local traffic procedures at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minnesota.
- View the map for From the Flight Deck videos and links to locations-specific to safety information.
- Learn more at faa.gov/go/FromTheFlightDeck.
Meteorological Towers in Minnesota
There is a new law regarding meteorological towers in Minnesota.
Attention aircraft owners and registrants
We strongly encourage you to pay your bill by credit card or E-check online using our website. To pay online you will need your aircraft N-number and the Owner Access Code which you will find on the upper right hand corner of your bill. You may also send payment by mail however no payments will be accepted in-person at the Aeronautics building.
Introducing the New Aeronautics Automated Weather Observing System NavAIDS Weather Location APP!
MnDOT Aeronautics has created an AWOS NavAIDS Weather Location App. This web page link to Minnesota airport locations that have AWOS weather updates from the anyAWOS website.
New Aviation Trip Planning and In-Flight Tools!
The Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide has gone digital with both a ForeFlight Content Pack download, as well as an interactive web map: