Rota International Airport

PGRO / ROP

Rota Island, MP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
07:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PGRO 040750Z 00000KT 7SM FEW015 BKN100 28/24 A2973 RMK LAST

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 607 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,107 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,607 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (607 ft)
Pressure Alt
795 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,501 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PGRO 041140Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 SCT045 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GRO
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 92°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
92° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PGRO

2,078 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.8%
MVFR
50%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Rota International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 23°C and 39°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.7%
NE
18.7%
E
56%
SE
10.9%
S
5.8%
SW
0%
W
0.1%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 23°C to 39°C
23°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,078 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rota International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PGRO
IATA Code: ROP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 607 ft MSL

Location

City: Rota Island
Country: MP
Latitude: 14.174300°
Longitude: 145.242996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rota International Airport

Overview

Rota International Airport serves Rota Island in the Northern Mariana Islands, providing critical aviation infrastructure for this Pacific location. As a medium-sized airport situated at 607 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports regional transportation needs with its single 6000-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rota are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 55% of observations supporting clear conditions and 44.7% indicating marginal VFR. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 9.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 39°C and an average of 27.8°C. October, September, and November represent the most favorable months for VFR flying.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 14.174300, 145.242996, Rota International Airport is positioned in a maritime tropical environment with remarkably stable visibility averaging 7 statute miles. The airport experiences virtually no fog events and extremely rare instrument flight conditions, with only 0.3% of observations reporting IFR conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 3.4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent easterly winds that generally support smooth approaches and departures, with wind speeds rarely exceeding 22 knots and calm conditions present 4.6% of the time.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.