RTK corrections in Minnesota
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Minnesota in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. It costs $900 per device per year, or $690 for RTK Core on a single network, and a 14-day free trial comes first. Much of northern Minnesota has no RTK Premium network today, so check each site on the coverage map.
RTK Premium in Minnesota
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 83% of Minnesota's land area; no network across much of northern Minnesota, from the Red Lake area to the Arrowhead along the Canadian border, and 1 network across a band to its south that includes the Iron Range; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0; ITRF on request |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | 99.9% monthly availability for RTK Premium where the coverage map shows an Eligible Area |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | In the US, RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, excluding sales tax. Monthly plans run from $39 to $100. |
| Support | Business days, 02:00 to 16:00 Central Time (09:00 CET to 17:00 ET) |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in Minnesota
Minnesota crews choose between the state DOT network, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| State network | The state DOT and its partners, with no subscription fee for registered users. | Coverage near your sites, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several states. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, and the term. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, on every Minnesota connection, and ITRF on request. Minnesota uses three State Plane zones under NAD83: North, Central and South. Minnesota also has a county coordinate system, published by the state DOT, with zones defined county by county. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same frame and zone before the job starts.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in Minnesota
Farmland: Minnesota had 64,000 farm operations on 25,300,000 acres operated in 2025. Corn, soybeans and sugar beets across that land run guidance that needs a correction holding pass after pass. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: Minnesota had 143,217 miles of public road in 2022, 119,149 of them rural. Grading, paving and drainage work on those roads is staked and checked against design. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2022)
Bridges: Minnesota has more than 20,000 bridges. Inspection, deck replacement and clearance surveys on them are measured against design. (Minnesota DOT, accessed Nov 2026)
Freight rail: Minnesota has 4,271 route miles of railroad served by 19 railroad companies. Track surveys, clearance checks and new sidings are measured against design to the centimeter. (Minnesota DOT, accessed Nov 2026)
Waterways: Over 14 million tons of commodities were shipped from Minnesota down the Mississippi River in 2020, and the state has three ports on Lake Superior and four on 195 miles of the Mississippi system. Dredging, lock approaches and dock works need positions and heights to the centimeter. (Minnesota DOT, 2020)
Questions about RTK in Minnesota
Which RTK correction service serves Minnesota?
RTK Premium serves Minnesota with network RTK in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0. Much of northern Minnesota, from the Red Lake area to the Arrowhead, has no RTK Premium network today. The coverage map shows where 1 network and where 2+ networks serve a site.
Is there a free RTK network in Minnesota?
Yes. The state DOT runs a real-time network with its partners, charges no subscription fee, and may deactivate accounts left unused for a year. Check its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support.
How much does RTK cost in Minnesota?
RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, with monthly plans from $39 to $100, excluding sales tax.
Which reference frame and zone do I use in Minnesota?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the Minnesota State Plane zone for your site, North, Central or South, or into the county system your project specifies.
Does RTK Premium cover northern Minnesota?
RTK Premium serves part of northern Minnesota. The coverage map shows no network across much of the north, from the Red Lake area to the Arrowhead, and 1 network across a band to its south that includes the Iron Range. The far northwest along the Canadian border shows 2+ networks, so check each northern site before you plan a job.
How accurate is RTK in Minnesota?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. The 14-day free trial runs on your own receiver and needs no payment.
Last updated: 7 November 2026
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