Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pierre Regional Airport in Pierre, SD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR) is a regional airport serving Pierre, SD at 1,744 ft. KPIR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 13, 25, 31) — longest 6,900 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 KPIR 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-southeast (150°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPIR 290353Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02720133
What changed at KPIR?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPIR
KPIR is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 1,744 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KPIR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 6,900 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 07 | 6,880 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 25 | 6,880 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 31 | 6,900 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 2 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 5→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPIR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pierre Regional Airport in Pierre, SD: 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 KPIR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPIR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPIR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 64%
- 07
- 22%
- 31
- 9%
- 25
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0114Z (8:14 PM CDT)
TAF KPIR 290114Z 2901/2924 16007KT P6SM SCT250 FM291700 15012G20KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPIR
- IATA
- PIR
- FAA LID
- PIR
- City
- Pierre
- State
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,744 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3827, -100.2860
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPIR reported VFR conditions during about 84.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.6 kt, calm 6.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.4 | 12.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 77.4 | 11.7 | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 75.7 | 12.9 | 6.6 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 82.2 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| May | 86.5 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 92.8 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 94.6 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 88.8 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 86.2 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 83.7 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 72.4 | 12.9 | 8.0 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6 kt |
| Feb | 9.4 kt |
| Mar | 10.4 kt |
| Apr | 11.3 kt |
| May | 10.0 kt |
| Jun | 9.0 kt |
| Jul | 8.4 kt |
| Aug | 8.6 kt |
| Sep | 9.2 kt |
| Oct | 10.1 kt |
| Nov | 9.2 kt |
| Dec | 9.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPIR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Pierre Regional Airport in Pierre, SD 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPIR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPIR?+
KPIR has 4 runways — 07, 13, 25, 31; the longest is 6,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPIR report its own weather?+
Yes — Pierre Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPIR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPIR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPIR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPIR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPIR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR) 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 Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Pierre Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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