KPQI

VFR

PRESQUE ISLE INTL

PRESQUE ISLE · MAINE

Elev
534'
Longest RWY
7,441'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPQI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,534'
MSL · field 534' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KPQI

Current METAR

Observed 09:56Z

KPQI 280956Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP269 T00390017
Wind
170° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,055 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
PQI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT WARDWELL
Address
650 AIRPORT DR SUITE 11, PRESQUE ISLE ME 04769

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 4 kt
RWY 19
149°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 149° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,534 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored329° / 149°7,441 ftASPHStandard L
10/2859° / 239°6,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
017,441'7,441'7,441'7,441'MALSR
197,441'7,441'7,441'7,441'PAPI 4-box left(3.7°)115', trees, 2500' from thr, 425' R of cntrln, slope 20
106,000'6,000'6,000'6,000'44', tree, 1300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
286,000'6,000'6,000'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)31', rr, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 01
LS · CAT I
PQI
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 01
KPQI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Caution small unmanned aircraft system activity from surface to 400 feet above ground level, which is 1040 feet mean sea level, 3.5 nautical miles south of the airport during daylight hours.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 36 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Paved areas adjacent to runways and taxiways are mowed from May 1 through November 1.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the MALSR for runway 01, the REIL for runway 19, the PAPI for runways 19 and 28, the high intensity runway lights for runways 01 and 19, and the medium intensity runway lights for runways 10 and 28 on frequency 122.6.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28The pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 220/F/B/X/U.Show FAA
  • 01/19The pavement classification rating value for runway 01/19 is 220/F/B/X/U.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19The precision approach path indicator visual glide angle for runway 19 is non-standard.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats except by prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 207-764-2550.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KPQI

Answer card
ICAO
KPQI
Name
PRESQUE ISLE INTL
Location
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE
Elevation
534 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,534 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 7,441 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Presque Isle International is in Presque Isle, Maine. Field elevation is 534 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 01/19 at 7,441 ft. Runway 10/28 is 6,000 ft. There is no control tower, so expect CTAF and UNICOM self-announce traffic on 122.8.

One ILS is published here. It serves runway 01. The pattern altitude is not published, so a first-time pilot should verify the current Chart Supplement before flight. The airport sits in cold-weather country. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 36 degrees Celsius. That matters here when winter air gets very cold. The field also has published lighting notes. Runway 01 uses MALSR. Runway 19 uses REIL and high-intensity lights. Runways 10 and 28 use medium-intensity lights. Activation is on 122.6.

Presque Isle International Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (207) 764-2555 for current service details. The airport also has a published caution for small unmanned aircraft activity south of the field during daylight hours. Clearance delivery is handled through Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. The airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is obtained from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPQI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for KPQI. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival, especially if you are planning a night or first-time pattern entry.
Is KPQI towered?
No. KPQI has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and monitor UNICOM on the same frequency.
What is the longest runway at Presque Isle International?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway at 7,441 ft asphalt. That is the runway to look at first if you need the extra length.
Does KPQI have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 01. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach setup before you fly it.
Which runway lighting is available at KPQI?
Runway 01 has MALSR. Runway 19 has REIL and high-intensity runway lights. Runways 10 and 28 have medium-intensity runway lights. Activation is on 122.6.
Which FBO is on the field at KPQI?
Presque Isle International Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (207) 764-2555 for current service details.
Is there any special cold weather note for KPQI?
Yes. The airport is listed as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 36 degrees Celsius.
Can unscheduled air carrier flights with more than 30 seats use KPQI?
Not without prior permission. The airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless the airport manager approves it first.

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