Tinian International Airport

PGWT / TIQ

Tinian Island, MP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
70°
7 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PGWT 040850Z 07003KT 7SM SCT017 SCT040 BKN100 28/24 A2974 RMK LAST

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 271 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,971 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,271 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,271 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (271 ft)
Pressure Alt
459 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,084 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PGWT 041140Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT018 SCT060 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GWT
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,600 ft 150 ft PEM 79°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PGWT

1,928 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.9%
MVFR
1.9%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Tinian International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 456 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.4°C (range: 24°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 456 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
7.4%
E
79.9%
SE
3.9%
S
3.1%
SW
1.3%
W
0.4%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 24°C to 33°C
24°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 6.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,928 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tinian International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PGWT
IATA Code: TIQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 271 ft MSL

Location

City: Tinian Island
Country: MP
Latitude: 14.998101°
Longitude: 145.619230°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Tinian International Airport

Overview

Tinian International Airport serves the island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (08/26) measuring 8,600 feet, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this remote island location. The airport sits at an elevation of 271 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences extremely consistent visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, with 99.2% of observations reporting VFR weather. Winds predominantly blow from the east at an average of 8.5 knots, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 33°C. October, November, and December represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, characterized by stable weather patterns.

Notable Features

Tinian Island's geographic position in the Pacific creates unique meteorological conditions, with minimal weather variability. The airport's runway is positioned to take full advantage of the consistent easterly winds, which align favorably 100% of the time. Crosswind components remain minimal, averaging just 1.8 knots across the runway.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly predictable approach conditions with excellent visibility averaging 7 statute miles. The prevailing easterly winds strongly favor runway 08 for landing and takeoff. With no reported instances of IFR or low IFR conditions, visual approaches are standard, and instrument-based procedures are rarely required.

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.