Quad City International Airport

KMLI / MLI

Moline, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
09:52Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
60°
4 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMLI 040952Z 06005KT 4SM BR CLR M01/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217 T10061011
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (590 ft)
Pressure Alt
358 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,420 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMLI 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 6SM BR BKN035 FM041000 07006KT 5SM BR OVC020 TEMPO 0410/0414 2SM BR BKN015 FM041400 12007KT P6SM BKN018 FM050200 VRB03KT 6SM BR OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
MVFR 120° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MLI
05 ✈️
23
09
27
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
4,509 ft 150 ft ASP 49°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
09/27 10,002 ft 150 ft PEM 90°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 7,001 ft 150 ft PEM 128°
1.9 kt 4.6 kt
68° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMLI

4,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.9%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Quad City International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
5.8%
E
15%
SE
5.5%
S
8.1%
SW
9.2%
W
21.9%
NW
14.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.6°C
Range: -24°C to 35°C
-24°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quad City International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMLI
IATA Code: MLI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 590 ft MSL

Location

City: Moline
Country: US
Latitude: 41.448502°
Longitude: -90.507500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,509 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 10,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Quad City International Airport

Overview

Quad City International Airport serves the Moline, Illinois metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 590 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 41.448502, -90.507500, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Quad Cities region, supporting commercial, general aviation, and potentially military operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMLI demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 68.6% of observed periods. Winds typically blow from the west (270°) at an average of 8.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots and calm conditions occurring 15.3% of the time. Seasonal temperature ranges from -24°C to 35°C, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with substantial length: Runway 09/27 at 10,002 feet, Runway 13/31 at 7,001 feet, and Runway 05/23 at 4,509 feet. All runways show 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 4.2 to 6.2 knots. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring 3.2% of the time).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good wind conditions across all runways, with minimal crosswind challenges. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 12% of observations (8.5% IFR, 3.4% LIFR), suggesting the importance of having alternate approach strategies. The extensive 10,002-foot Runway 09/27 provides substantial landing and takeoff options for most aircraft types.

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.