Pocatello Regional Airport

KPIH / PIH

Pocatello, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
23 kt
180° G32 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPIH 041853Z 18023G32KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 18034/1755 SLP122 T01220011
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
866 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,452 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,430 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,138 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF KPIH 041734Z 0418/0518 16015G25KT P6SM SCT250 FM050200 20015G30KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC040 FM050400 24020G30KT 6SM -SHRASN BR BKN010 OVC020 FM051000 25019G29KT 6SM -SN BR BKN010 OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
04:00Z FM050400
+9h
IFR 240° 20 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers RASN, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
PIH
03
21
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 9,060 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
16.3 kt 16.3 kt
135° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,150 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
22.7 kt 4.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPIH

5,434 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.2%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
5.2%

Pocatello Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 15.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
7.4%
E
5.5%
SE
1.9%
S
19.9%
SW
28.7%
W
10.4%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -13°C to 30°C
-13°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,434 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pocatello Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPIH
IATA Code: PIH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,452 ft MSL

Location

City: Pocatello
Country: US
Latitude: 42.909801°
Longitude: -112.596001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,060 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,150 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pocatello Regional Airport

Overview

Pocatello Regional Airport serves southeastern Idaho as a medium-sized airport located at 4,452 feet mean sea level. Situated in Pocatello, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, with two substantial asphalt runways offering significant operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPIH demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 79.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 30°C, creating varied seasonal flying conditions, while wind patterns consistently blow from the southwest at an average of 9.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 41 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,452 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations, particularly for aircraft operating near their weight and altitude limits. Both runways (03/21 and 17/35) provide substantial length, with 9,060 feet and 7,150 feet respectively, accommodating a wide range of aircraft operations with minimal wind-related constraints.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly favorable wind conditions across both runways, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind components (4 knots for 03/21, 6.3 knots for 17/35). Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 1.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles, suggesting generally excellent approach conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.