Presque Isle International Airport (KPQI)
Medium airport · Presque Isle, Maine, United States
Airport data
| Name | Presque Isle International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPQI |
| IATA | PQI |
| Elevation | 534 ft (163 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°41'20" W 68°2'41" 46.68900, -68.04480 |
| Location | Presque Isle, Maine, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,441 ft (2268 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Presque Isle International Airport at a glance
Presque Isle International Airport is a medium airport in Presque Isle, Maine, United States, known to airline systems as PQI. The field elevation of 534 ft (163 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPQI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,441 ft (2268 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPQI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Presque Isle International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Municipal Airport | KCAR | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Saint-Léonard Airport | CYSL | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Houlton International Airport | KHUL | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Fredericton International Airport | CYFC | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Rivière-du-Loup Airport | CYRI | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Presque Isle International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 534 ft field elevation of Presque Isle International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Presque Isle International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Presque Isle International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Presque Isle International Airport is KPQI, and its IATA code is PQI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Presque Isle International Airport above sea level?
Presque Isle International Airport sits at an elevation of 534 feet (163 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Presque Isle International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6890, -68.0448 — in Presque Isle, Maine, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Caribou Municipal Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KPQI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPQI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Presque Isle International Airport?
Presque Isle International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,441 ft (2268 m) with a ASP surface.