KPQI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Presque Isle International (PQI · KPQI), Presque Isle, ME. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0538Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Presque Isle International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0538Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KPQI 050538Z 0506/0606 14004KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM051300 16008G15KT P6SM SCT013 FM052100 18009G17KT P6SM OVC023
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1300Z | Initial | 140° at 4 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 2100Z | FM | 160° at 8-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,300 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 180° at 9-17 kt | 6+ SM | 2,300 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,300 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- 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 5 Nov 2026 0538Z for Presque Isle International reads: TAF KPQI 050538Z 0506/0606 14004KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM051300 16008G15KT P6SM SCT013 FM052100 18009G17KT P6SM OVC023
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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