Presque Isle International Airport

KPQI / PQI

Presque Isle, US

Last Updated
May 14, 18:04Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
18:04Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
3,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPQI 141804Z AUTO 14007KT 100V170 10SM FEW025 BKN037 OVC049 16/10 A2995 RMK AO2 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 534 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,700 ft AGL
OVC 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,034 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,234 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,434 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Presque Isle International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 7 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3700 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (534 ft)
Pressure Alt
512 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 760 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPQI 141720Z 1418/1518 16010G19KT P6SM BKN035 FM142100 14005KT P6SM BKN070 FM151400 05006KT P6SM SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
21:00Z FM142100
+3h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PQI
01
19 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,440 ft 150 ft ASP 346°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
10/28 5,994 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
3.0 kt 6.3 kt
65° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPQI

7,615 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Presque Isle International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 19.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
6.3%
E
3.6%
SE
5.1%
S
14.4%
SW
6.7%
W
15.3%
NW
13.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presque Isle International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPQI
IATA Code: PQI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 534 ft MSL

Location

City: Presque Isle
Country: US
Latitude: 46.688999°
Longitude: -68.044800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,440 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,994 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Presque Isle International Airport

Overview

Presque Isle International Airport serves northern Maine's Aroostook County, providing critical transportation infrastructure in a rural region. Located at 46.688999, -68.044800 with an elevation of 534 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and general aviation operations with two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 58.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 28°C, presenting significant seasonal challenges. Westerly winds dominate at an average of 8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23.2% of the time and occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 01/19 at 7,440 feet and 10/28 at 5,994 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind components of 5.2 and 4.9 knots respectively. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable VFR flying months for this airport. Instrument meteorological conditions occur 12.6% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions combining for 38.7% of observations. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges during winter months, when visibility and weather conditions can be most restrictive.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.