Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI)
West Palm Beach, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KPBI
IATA
PBI
City
West Palm Beach
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
19 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
26.6832, -80.0956
Overview
South Florida airport popular with business aviation and many nearby flight schools.
Current Weather at KPBI
Pilots flying into or out of Palm Beach International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KPBI 030853Z 00000KT 10SM BKN170 BKN200 25/24 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02500239 55005 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KPBI 030831Z 0309/0406 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 FM031500 04010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN200 FM032000 04012KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 FM040100 06010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050Decode METAR for KPBI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Palm Beach International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KPBI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KPBI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near West Palm Beach. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Palm Beach International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Palm Beach International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KPBI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Palm Beach International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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