Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pocatello Regional Airport in Pocatello, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH) is a regional airport serving Pocatello, ID at 4,452 ft. KPIH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35), longest 9,059 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 KPIH 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 south (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPIH 130153Z 17003KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02280000
What changed at KPIH?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KPIH
KPIH is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,500 ft (field elevation 4,452 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 KPIH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 7,150 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 21 | 9,059 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 03 | 9,059 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 35 | 7,150 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPIH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pocatello Regional Airport in Pocatello, ID: 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 KPIH 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 KPIH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TWF UA /OV JER270011/TM 2310/FL080/TP C172/TB CONS MOD BLO 080 /ZLC
TWF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JER270011Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2310Reported at 23:10 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD BLO 080 /ZLCTurbulence: continuous moderate blo 080 /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPIH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPIH reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
- 21
- 44%
- 17
- 27%
- 03
- 16%
- 35
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KPIH 122320Z 1300/1324 27011KT P6SM SCT200 FM130300 11007KT P6SM FEW110 BKN200 FM131200 24015G25KT P6SM SCT200 FM131800 25020G30KT P6SM SCT200 FM132300 23015G25KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPIH
- IATA
- PIH
- FAA LID
- PIH
- City
- Pocatello
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,452 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.9098, -112.5960
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,059 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.625 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 23h 25m
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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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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Eastern Idaho Aeromodelers - Geisler Field , Pocatello, ID · 1 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KPIH
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPIH reported VFR conditions during about 88.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 295 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 13.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.7 | 20.6 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 76.0 | 14.5 | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 86.2 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 91.2 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 93.9 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 98.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 96.9 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 92.5 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 84.6 | 10.8 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 19.2 | 7.8 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPIH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Pocatello Regional Airport in Pocatello, ID shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KPIH weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPIH?+
KPIH has 4 runways: 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 9,059 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPIH report its own weather?+
Yes. Pocatello Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPIH have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPIH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPIH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPIH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPIH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH) 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 Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)
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 Pocatello Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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