Quad City International Airport (KMLI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Quad City International Airport in Moline, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Quad City International Airport (KMLI) is a regional airport serving Moline, IL at 590 ft. KMLI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 13, 23), longest 10,002 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMLI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,800 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLI 122252Z 33007KT 10SM FEW028 25/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02500189
What changed at KMLI?
Since the 2241Z (5:41 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2241Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMLI
KMLI is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 590 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMLI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 7,301 ft | PEM | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 27 | 10,002 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 05 | 3,514 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 23 | 3,514 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 09 | 10,002 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 13 | 7,301 ft | PEM | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMLI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Quad City International Airport in Moline, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMLI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMLI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL2056 4200N 09000W 2250 F380 280/074KT TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL2056 4200N 09000W 225…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 2245/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
JOT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL2240 4047N 09131W 2215 F320 283/058KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL2240 4047N 09131W 221…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2207/FL031/TP CRJ7/SK OVC031-TOP035/RM DURC
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2207Reported at 22:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC031-TOP035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
MLI UA /OV MZV010020/TM 2203/FL280/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP
MLI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MZV010020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2203Reported at 22:03 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ALO UA /OV ALO180045/TM 2155/FL370/TP B763/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
ALO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALO180045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2155Reported at 21:55 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL336 4214N 09215W 2126 F370 MS53 TB MODERATE SK CLEAR IC NONE
ARP UAL336 4214N 09215W 2126…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
DBQ UA /OV DBQ220020/TM 2105/FL400/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
DBQ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBQ220020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMLI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMLI reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 30%
- 13
- 20%
- 09
- 14%
- 31
- 13%
- 27
- 12%
- 05
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2156Z (4:56 PM CDT)
TAF KMLI 122156Z 1222/1318 32010KT P6SM BKN030 FM122300 32005KT P6SM SCT150 FM131200 02006KT P6SM OVC250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMLI
- IATA
- MLI
- FAA LID
- MLI
- City
- Moline
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 590 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4485, -90.5075
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 1h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Quad Cities Skyraiders - Veterans Memorial Park , Moline, IL · 2 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KMLI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMLI reported VFR conditions during about 80.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 15.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.7 | 21.9 | 10.5 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 72.6 | 16.8 | 7.4 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 75.8 | 16.2 | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 13.0 | 5.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 84.8 | 10.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 89.4 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 90.0 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 89.8 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 87.2 | 8.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 85.1 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 77.5 | 16.1 | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 60.4 | 24.0 | 10.4 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMLI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Quad City International Airport in Moline, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMLI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMLI?+
KMLI has 6 runways: 05, 09, 13, 23, 27, 31; the longest is 10,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMLI report its own weather?+
Yes. Quad City International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMLI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMLI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMLI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMLI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMLI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Quad City International Airport (KMLI) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Quad City International Airport (KMLI)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Quad City International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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