KPQI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Presque Isle International (PQI · KPQI), Presque Isle, ME. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPQI 202324Z 2100/2124 19006KT P6SM -RA OVC035 FM210200 20005KT P6SM -RA OVC016 FM210500 VRB02KT P6SM BKN015 FM211800 33011G20KT P6SM SCT035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,600 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,600 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 11-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPQI?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z for Presque Isle International reads: TAF KPQI 202324Z 2100/2124 19006KT P6SM -RA OVC035 FM210200 20005KT P6SM -RA OVC016 FM210500 VRB02KT P6SM BKN015 FM211800 33011G20KT P6SM SCT035
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KPQI
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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