Tag Archives: MnDOT Office of Aeronautics

The Ins and Outs of an AWOS System

Posted on July 28, 2022 by mwflyer

by Nate Sievert Airport Operations Program Administrator – MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue Airports around the world provide pilots – and the general public – with current weather and climatology information to … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Weather Computers At Airports Get An Update… Printers Are Being Phased Out!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mike Hartell Airport Operations Director MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Over the past 30 years, we have seen a lot of changes in our ability to gather and display weather information … Continue reading →

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Hangar Loan Program Provides Funding For Aircraft Storage

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Luke Bourassa South Region Development Engineer MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Funding for airport projects in Minnesota comes from a variety of different sources. One of the more unique programs is … Continue reading →

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Improved Internet Services Coming To Many Minnesota Airports

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kris Christenson MnDOT Navigations Systems Radio Engineer Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue  MnDOT’s Office of Aeronautics has been working on several programs to improve communication services at Minnesota’s local general aviation airports. The first of … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Air Mobility Strategic Plan Looks To The Future

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael Johnson Business Process Manager MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics is developing an air mobility strategic plan to prepare for Minnesota’s future as … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The delivery … Continue reading →

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Statewide Automated Weather Observation Systems: Weather Services Available To Pilots & Non-Pilots Alike

Posted on January 24, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael Hartell Navigation Systems Supervisor MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 I started learning how to fly back in 1981–82. One of the things I remember most was trying to understand weather. I … Continue reading →

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Your Fly Minnesota Airports Passport Adventure Awaits You!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Darlene Dahlseide Published Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Flying is fun for aviators. The freedom experienced when you fly is little short of absolutely marvelous. And now and then something comes along that makes flying even more fun, … Continue reading →

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Decision To Close Northern Minnesota Airport On Hold!

Posted on June 2, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue In the April/May 2020 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, the rural airport in Isle, Minnesota (MY72), and its all-volunteer association, were featured. At an earlier meeting between the city, … Continue reading →

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