Presque Isle International Airport (KPQI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Presque Isle International Airport in Presque Isle, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Presque Isle International Airport (KPQI) is a regional airport serving Presque Isle, ME at 534 ft. KPQI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 10, 19, 28) — longest 7,441 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.025. Track KPQI 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 southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
SPECI KPQI 291920Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC032 22/18 A2987 RMK AO2
What changed at KPQI?
Since the 1856Z (2:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 2,600 ft to 3,200 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KPQI
KPQI is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 534 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 KPQI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 7,441 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 10 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 28 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 01 | 7,441 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 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 10→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,200 ft.
KPQI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Presque Isle International Airport in Presque Isle, ME: 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 KPQI 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPQI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HUL UA /OV HUL/TM 1845/FL380/TP A35K/TB MOD CAT
HUL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HULLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1845Reported at 18:45 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A35KAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CATTurbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
MLT UA /OV MLT345040/TM 1733/FL350/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD
MLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLT345040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1733Reported at 17:33 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
MLT UA /OV MLT350022/TM 1642/FL340/TP B764/TB LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 340
MLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLT350022Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1642Reported at 16:42 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B764Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 340Turbulence: light occasional moderate chop 340.Show raw report
MLT UA /OV MLT200015/TM 1554/FL380/TP B752/TB MOD
MLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLT200015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1554Reported at 15:54 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
ARP UAL399 4524N 06843W 1553 F380 219/050KT TB MOD TURB IC
ARP UAL399 4524N 06843W 1553…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL399 4535N 06830W 1552 F380 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL399 4535N 06830W 1552…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PQI UA /OV PQI/TM 1443/FL008/TP C208/SK BASE 008
PQI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PQILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1443Reported at 14:43 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 008Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPQI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPQI reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 34 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 28
- 38%
- 19
- 34%
- 01
- 26%
- 10
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KPQI 291720Z 2918/3018 16008KT P6SM BKN025 FM292000 15007KT P6SM BKN035 FM300800 07002KT P6SM BKN009 FM301400 10005KT P6SM VCSH BKN020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPQI
- IATA
- PQI
- FAA LID
- PQI
- City
- Presque Isle
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 534 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.6890, -68.0448
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,441 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 14m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPQI reported VFR conditions during about 72.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 220 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 21.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.6 | 24.9 | 8.4 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 71.0 | 17.5 | 8.5 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 73.3 | 16.2 | 7.8 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 73.9 | 16.5 | 7.3 | 2.2 |
| May | 76.8 | 15.5 | 6.1 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 74.4 | 17.2 | 6.5 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 80.9 | 12.0 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 80.4 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 77.1 | 13.7 | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 18.2 | 6.4 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 67.6 | 21.7 | 8.0 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 60.1 | 25.8 | 10.9 | 3.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPQI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPQI?+
KPQI has 4 runways — 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 7,441 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPQI report its own weather?+
Yes — Presque Isle International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPQI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPQI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPQI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPQI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Presque Isle International Airport (KPQI)
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