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Minneapolis

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

KMSP
926
Flights/Day
19:27
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
841ft
Elevation
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KMSP
MVFR
-2°C
Overcast • 19kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 3mi • 1013.60"
Observed: 23:53 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast
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21:00
2.5k
05:00
2.5k
14:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 19:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Minneapolis dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Minneapolis?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 162
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
DL2278
Delta Air Lines
FAR 19:30 Local -- Forecast
SY8627
Sun Country Airlines
EWR 19:30 Local -- Forecast
1I282
Netjets Aviation
SLC 19:30 Local -- Forecast
AA4620
American Airlines
BJI 19:30 Local -- Forecast
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Aer Lingus
DUB 19:30 Local -- Forecast
DL5527
Delta Air Lines
TYS 19:30 Local -- Forecast
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Executive Jet Management
SCF 19:30 Local -- Forecast
1I645
Netjets Aviation
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Sun Country Airlines
DFW 19:30 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BZN 19:35 Local -- Forecast
DL2962
Delta Air Lines
DCA 19:37 Local -- Forecast
UA3597
United Airlines
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United Airlines
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Southwest Airlines
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Delta Connection
ORD 19:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL4882
Delta Connection
CLE 19:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL8800
Delta Air Lines
DTW 19:45 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Connection
JFK 19:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL2749
Delta Air Lines
AUS 19:45 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL1484
Delta Air Lines
DTW 19:48 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
JFK 19:48 Local -- Forecast
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CLT 19:49 Local -- Forecast
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YYZ 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
TYS 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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AUS 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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DSM 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
MKE 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
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Sun Country Airlines
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Netjets Aviation
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Delta Air Lines
CWA 19:55 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
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Southwest Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
BOS 19:59 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Connection
CLE 19:59 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4299
American Eagle
ATY 20:00 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
1I797
Netjets Aviation
MDW 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Sun Country Airlines
LAX 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
YUL 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Sun Country Airlines
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Delta Connection
MKE 20:01 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
1I464
Netjets Aviation
PIA 20:03 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
IAH 20:04 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
MCO 20:04 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
STL 20:05 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
LGA 20:07 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
MCO 20:07 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
DCA 20:09 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
IAD 20:10 Local -- Forecast
AA4264
American Eagle
ABR 20:10 Local mitsubishi crj-550 Forecast
OO4003
Skywest Airlines
GRB 20:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
OO4264
Skywest Airlines
ABR 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL4264
Delta Connection
ABR 20:10 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL2309
Delta Air Lines
MCO 20:13 Local -- Forecast
SY1625
Sun Country Airlines
STL 20:15 Local -- Forecast
DL4233
Delta Air Lines
RHI 20:15 Local -- Forecast
DL8783
Delta Air Lines
ATL 20:15 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
PHL 20:15 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AA4233
American Eagle
RHI 20:15 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
SY8707
Sun Country Airlines
LUK 20:15 Local -- Forecast
DL9965
Delta Air Lines
ATL 20:15 Local -- Forecast
DL3905
Delta Connection
MEM 20:16 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2418
Delta Air Lines
GEG 20:17 Local -- Forecast
UA1352
United Airlines
ORD 20:17 Local -- Forecast
1I486
Netjets Aviation
FCM 20:18 Local -- Forecast
DL1032
Delta Air Lines
ATL 20:18 Local -- Forecast
DL4129
Delta Connection
IAD 20:19 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2246
Delta Air Lines
LAS 20:19 Local -- Forecast
OO4610
Skywest Airlines
DTW 20:20 Local -- Forecast
AA4301
American Airlines
BRD 20:20 Local -- Forecast
DL4337
Delta Air Lines
BRD 20:20 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BRD 20:20 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BDL 20:22 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
PHX 20:22 Local -- Forecast
1I854
Netjets Aviation
UES 20:24 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
PIA 20:25 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
IAH 20:25 Local -- Forecast
SY8650
Sun Country Airlines
IND 20:30 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
XWA 20:30 Local -- Forecast
SY9229
Sun Country Airlines
FSD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
LXJ302
Flexjet
PVD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
1I783
Netjets Aviation
ORD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
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Skywest Airlines
XWA 20:30 Local -- Forecast
SY8652
Sun Country Airlines
IND 20:30 Local -- Forecast
OO6104
Skywest Airlines
ORD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL4289
Delta Connection
XWA 20:30 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
FRG314
Freight Runners Express
BED 20:30 Local -- Forecast
1I590
Netjets Aviation
ABR 20:30 Local -- Forecast
1I484
Netjets Aviation
PWK 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL2932
Delta Air Lines
RDU 20:32 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BWI 20:32 Local -- Forecast
DL2703
Delta Air Lines
PHL 20:32 Local -- Forecast
WN3999
Southwest Airlines
PHX 20:35 Local -- Forecast
SY1671
Sun Country Airlines
MCI 20:36 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
MCO 20:40 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
PIT 20:41 Local -- Forecast
DL1144
Delta Air Lines
BNA 20:45 Local -- Forecast
AA2398
American Airlines
ORD 20:45 Local -- Forecast
WN4616
Southwest Airlines
LAS 20:45 Local -- Forecast
D0185
Dhl Air
CVG 20:45 Local -- Forecast
DL4003
Delta Air Lines
GRB 20:45 Local -- Forecast
YX4667
Republic Airways
ORD 20:45 Local -- Forecast
SY8681
Sun Country Airlines
ORD 20:45 Local -- Forecast
FX1321
Fedex
FSD 20:46 Local -- Forecast
AA7685
American Airlines
ELP 20:48 Local -- Forecast
SY429
Sun Country Airlines
LAX 20:48 Local -- Forecast
DL8794
Delta Air Lines
SEA 20:50 Local -- Forecast
F91987
Frontier Airlines
DFW 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL5461
Delta Air Lines
FWA 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL3517
Delta Connection
FWA 20:50 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
WN2123
Southwest Airlines
DEN 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL3804
Delta Air Lines
CMH 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL4065
Delta Air Lines
FWA 20:52 Local -- Forecast
DL3795
Delta Air Lines
SDF 20:54 Local -- Forecast
DL5158
Delta Connection
SDF 20:54 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
UA630
United Airlines
ORD 20:56 Local -- Forecast
DL4882
Delta Air Lines
CLE 20:59 Local -- Forecast
DL8952
Delta Air Lines
HPN 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL2967
Delta Air Lines
DFW 21:00 Local -- Forecast
G6626
Globalx
STL 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5538
Delta Air Lines
YUL 21:00 Local -- Forecast
LXJ269
Flexjet
TEB 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL1469
Delta Air Lines
CVG 21:00 Local -- Forecast
SY8678
Sun Country Airlines
DSM 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5001
Delta Connection
CMH 21:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
5X9787
Ups Airlines
GYY 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL4299
Delta Air Lines
ATY 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL9766
Delta Air Lines
DTW 21:01 Local -- Forecast
DL1469
Delta Air Lines
CVG 21:03 Local -- Forecast
DL674
Delta Air Lines
IND 21:07 Local -- Forecast
UA2148
United Airlines
ORD 21:09 Local -- Forecast
DL1356
Delta Air Lines
CMH 21:09 Local -- Forecast
WN8510
Southwest Airlines
BNA 21:10 Local -- Forecast
WN8509
Southwest Airlines
DEN 21:10 Local -- Forecast
SY777
Sun Country Airlines
LAS 21:12 Local -- Forecast
1I816
Netjets Aviation
DSM 21:12 Local -- Forecast
D0185
Dhl Air
CVG 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL
Delta Air Lines
ATL 21:15 Local -- Forecast
AA2668
American Airlines
ORD 21:15 Local -- Forecast
OO4233
Skywest Airlines
RHI 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL1007
Delta Air Lines
MEM 21:16 Local -- Forecast
SY609
Sun Country Airlines
PHX 21:18 Local -- Forecast
DL1629
Delta Air Lines
ATL 21:18 Local -- Forecast
F91806
Frontier Airlines
MCO 21:18 Local -- Forecast
UA4140
United Airlines
IAH 21:20 Local -- Forecast
DL2967
Delta Air Lines
DFW 21:20 Local -- Forecast
OO6360
Skywest Airlines
DSM 21:22 Local -- Forecast
FX1358
Fedex
MEM 21:23 Local -- Forecast
UA2665
United Airlines
ORD 21:24 Local -- Forecast
G66172
Globalx
ELP 21:25 Local -- Forecast
DL8848
Delta Air Lines
MKE 21:25 Local -- Forecast
19:30
Local
MSP FAR
DL DL2278
19:30
Local
MSP EWR
SY SY8627
19:30
Local
MSP SLC
1I282
19:30
Local
MSP BJI
AA AA4620
19:30
Local
MSP DUB
EI EI88
19:30
Local
MSP TYS
DL DL5527
19:30
Local
MSP SCF
EJM805
19:30
Local
MSP BOS
1I645
19:30
Local
MSP DFW
SY SY1651
19:35
Local
MSP BZN
DL DL1667
19:37
Local
MSP DCA
DL DL2962
19:38
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA3597
19:45
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA1237
19:45
Local
MSP LAS
WN WN4616
19:45
Local
MSP ORD
DL DL3938
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:45
Local
MSP CLE
DL DL4882
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:45
Local
MSP DTW
DL DL8800
19:45
Local
MSP JFK
DL DL5119
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:45
Local
MSP AUS
DL DL2749
airbus a319-114
19:48
Local
MSP DTW
DL DL1484
19:48
Local
MSP JFK
DL DL5244
19:49
Local
MSP CLT
DL DL2929
19:50
Local
MSP YYZ
DL DL3866
19:50
Local
MSP ORD
DL DL3939
19:50
Local
MSP DFW
F93223
19:50
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL8804
19:50
Local
MSP EWR
DL DL2846
19:50
Local
MSP TYS
DL DL5527
19:50
Local
MSP AUS
DL DL2749
19:50
Local
MSP DSM
DL DL5253
19:50
Local
MSP ORF
DL DL5518
19:50
Local
MSP FWA
DL DL3904
19:50
Local
MSP MKE
DL DL3963
19:53
Local
MSP CLE
DL DL4785
19:54
Local
MSP BNA
SY SY1601
19:54
Local
MSP TEB
1I665
19:54
Local
MSP ATW
DL DL4002
19:55
Local
MSP CWA
DL DL4934
19:55
Local
MSP SBN
DL DL3886
19:55
Local
MSP DEN
WN WN3114
19:59
Local
MSP BOS
DL DL2614
19:59
Local
MSP CLE
DL DL4882
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:00
Local
MSP ATY
AA AA4299
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:00
Local
MSP MDW
1I797
20:00
Local
MSP LAX
SY SY1621
20:00
Local
MSP CVG
DL DL9977
20:00
Local
MSP YUL
DL DL5489
20:00
Local
MSP SDF
DL DL4040
20:00
Local
MSP SLC
DL DL1051
20:00
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL9754
20:00
Local
MSP RSW
SY SY391
20:01
Local
MSP MKE
DL DL3657
embraer e175lr
20:03
Local
MSP PIA
1I464
20:04
Local
MSP IAH
DL DL2683
20:04
Local
MSP MCO
F91806
20:05
Local
MSP STL
WN WN1110
20:07
Local
MSP LGA
DL DL2733
20:07
Local
MSP MCO
F91806
20:09
Local
MSP DCA
DL DL2961
20:10
Local
MSP IAD
DL DL4129
20:10
Local
MSP ABR
AA AA4264
mitsubishi crj-550
20:10
Local
MSP GRB
OO OO4003
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:10
Local
MSP ABR
OO OO4264
20:10
Local
MSP ABR
DL DL4264
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:13
Local
MSP MCO
DL DL2309
20:15
Local
MSP STL
SY SY1625
20:15
Local
MSP RHI
DL DL4233
20:15
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL8783
20:15
Local
MSP PHL
DL DL2703
boeing 737-932(er)
20:15
Local
MSP RHI
AA AA4233
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:15
Local
MSP LUK
SY SY8707
20:15
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL9965
20:16
Local
MSP MEM
DL DL3905
embraer e175lr
20:17
Local
MSP GEG
DL DL2418
20:17
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA1352
20:18
Local
MSP FCM
1I486
20:18
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL1032
20:19
Local
MSP IAD
DL DL4129
embraer e175lr
20:19
Local
MSP LAS
DL DL2246
20:20
Local
MSP DTW
OO OO4610
20:20
Local
MSP BRD
AA AA4301
20:20
Local
MSP BRD
DL DL4337
20:20
Local
MSP BRD
DL DL4301
20:22
Local
MSP BDL
DL DL2871
20:22
Local
MSP PHX
DL DL1448
20:24
Local
MSP UES
1I854
20:25
Local
MSP PIA
5X9767
20:25
Local
MSP IAH
DL DL2683
20:30
Local
MSP IND
SY SY8650
20:30
Local
MSP XWA
AA AA4289
20:30
Local
MSP FSD
SY SY9229
20:30
Local
MSP PVD
LXJ302
20:30
Local
MSP ORD
1I783
20:30
Local
MSP XWA
OO OO4289
20:30
Local
MSP IND
SY SY8652
20:30
Local
MSP ORD
OO OO6104
20:30
Local
MSP XWA
DL DL4289
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:30
Local
MSP BED
FRG314
20:30
Local
MSP ABR
1I590
20:30
Local
MSP PWK
1I484
20:32
Local
MSP RDU
DL DL2932
20:32
Local
MSP BWI
DL DL2918
20:32
Local
MSP PHL
DL DL2703
20:35
Local
MSP PHX
WN WN3999
20:36
Local
MSP MCI
SY SY1671
20:40
Local
MSP MCO
F91616
20:41
Local
MSP PIT
DL DL5476
20:45
Local
MSP BNA
DL DL1144
20:45
Local
MSP ORD
AA AA2398
20:45
Local
MSP LAS
WN WN4616
20:45
Local
MSP CVG
D0185
20:45
Local
MSP GRB
DL DL4003
20:45
Local
MSP ORD
YX4667
20:45
Local
MSP ORD
SY SY8681
20:46
Local
MSP FSD
FX FX1321
20:48
Local
MSP ELP
AA AA7685
20:48
Local
MSP LAX
SY SY429
20:50
Local
MSP SEA
DL DL8794
20:50
Local
MSP DFW
F91987
20:50
Local
MSP FWA
DL DL5461
20:50
Local
MSP FWA
DL DL3517
embraer e175lr
20:50
Local
MSP DEN
WN WN2123
20:50
Local
MSP CMH
DL DL3804
20:52
Local
MSP FWA
DL DL4065
20:54
Local
MSP SDF
DL DL3795
20:54
Local
MSP SDF
DL DL5158
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:56
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA630
20:59
Local
MSP CLE
DL DL4882
21:00
Local
MSP HPN
DL DL8952
21:00
Local
MSP DFW
DL DL2967
21:00
Local
MSP STL
G6626
21:00
Local
MSP YUL
DL DL5538
21:00
Local
MSP TEB
LXJ269
21:00
Local
MSP CVG
DL DL1469
21:00
Local
MSP DSM
SY SY8678
21:00
Local
MSP CMH
DL DL5001
mitsubishi crj-900lr
21:00
Local
MSP GYY
5X9787
21:00
Local
MSP ATY
DL DL4299
21:01
Local
MSP DTW
DL DL9766
21:03
Local
MSP CVG
DL DL1469
21:07
Local
MSP IND
DL DL674
21:09
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA2148
21:09
Local
MSP CMH
DL DL1356
21:10
Local
MSP BNA
WN WN8510
21:10
Local
MSP DEN
WN WN8509
21:12
Local
MSP LAS
SY SY777
21:12
Local
MSP DSM
1I816
21:15
Local
MSP CVG
D0185
21:15
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL
21:15
Local
MSP ORD
AA AA2668
21:15
Local
MSP RHI
OO OO4233
21:16
Local
MSP MEM
DL DL1007
21:18
Local
MSP PHX
SY SY609
21:18
Local
MSP ATL
DL DL1629
21:18
Local
MSP MCO
F91806
21:20
Local
MSP IAH
UA UA4140
21:20
Local
MSP DFW
DL DL2967
21:22
Local
MSP DSM
OO OO6360
21:23
Local
MSP MEM
FX FX1358
21:24
Local
MSP ORD
UA UA2665
21:25
Local
MSP ELP
G66172
21:25
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MSP MKE
DL DL8848
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