St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

KPIE / PIE

Pinellas Park, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
9 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
9,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPIE 050153Z COR 09009KT 10SM SCT060 BKN095 25/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02500183

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,011 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,511 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11 ft)
Pressure Alt
-222 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 981 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPIE 042329Z 0500/0524 06007KT P6SM SCT040 FM051000 10005KT P6SM SCT005 FM051500 15008KT P6SM SCT040 FM052100 30008KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+8h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PIE
04
22
09 ✈️
27
17L
35R
17R
35L
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,903 ft 150 ft ASP 40°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,165 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17L/35R 8,800 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
1.4 kt 8.9 kt
81° angle
17R/35L 4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
1.4 kt 8.9 kt
81° angle
18/36 9,730 ft 150 ft concrete 171°
1.4 kt 8.9 kt
81° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPIE

4,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.5%
MVFR
8.3%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
2.7%

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 12.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.6%
NE
21.3%
E
14.8%
SE
4.1%
S
9.2%
SW
5.7%
W
3.8%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.9°C
Range: 1°C to 34°C
1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPIE
IATA Code: PIE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Pinellas Park
Country: US
Latitude: 27.910200°
Longitude: -82.687401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,903 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 5,165 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 8,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,730 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

Overview

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) is a medium-sized airport located in Pinellas Park, Florida, serving the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Situated at an elevation of 11 feet MSL, the airport offers multiple runways accommodating various aircraft types and operational requirements. Its geographic position in west-central Florida provides strategic access to the Gulf Coast region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.4% of observations showing clear flying weather. Northeast winds averaging 7.2 knots are typical, with maximum gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 34°C, creating relatively stable thermal conditions. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying weather, with minimal meteorological restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features five runways with varying lengths from 4,000 to 9,730 feet, constructed of asphalt and concrete surfaces. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, indicating excellent wind coverage for takeoffs and landings. The airport's low elevation and coastal proximity contribute to predictable wind patterns and generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

With consistent wind patterns from the northeast at 45 degrees, pilots can anticipate minimal crosswind challenges across all runways. Average crosswind components range between 3.9 and 4.9 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing conditions. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 2% of observations showing reduced visibility and 4% experiencing fog 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.