Presque Isle International Airport

KPQI / PQI

Presque Isle, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
18:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPQI 041856Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP175 T00611039
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (534 ft)
Pressure Alt
482 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -470 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPQI 041720Z 0418/0518 26011G20KT P6SM OVC040 FM050200 33007KT 4SM -SHSN BKN026 FM050600 35008G15KT P6SM BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
MVFR 330° 7 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,600 ft
Light Showers Snow
06:00Z FM050600
+11h
VFR 350° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 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 7,440 ft 150 ft ASP 346°
3.7 kt 8.2 kt
66° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,994 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPQI

5,337 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.2%
MVFR
29.5%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
2.8%

Presque Isle International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 23.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
5.6%
E
2.9%
SE
4.6%
S
10.9%
SW
7.1%
W
17.1%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.4°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,337 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.