Piarco International Airport

TTPP / POS

Port of Spain, TT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TTPP 041000Z 09003KT 9999 FEW016 23/20 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 58 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,658 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (58 ft)
Pressure Alt
96 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,070 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TTPP 040400Z 0406/0506 10005KT 9999 FEW016 TEMPO 0408/0411 SHRA SCT015 BECMG 0413/0415 10012KT SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 100° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TPP
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
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 - TTPP

5,108 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.7%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.7%

Piarco International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 102 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.5% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.7°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 102 kt
Calm Winds: 38.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
0.7%
E
38.1%
SE
20.3%
S
0.9%
SW
0.3%
W
0.4%
NW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,108 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Piarco International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TTPP
IATA Code: POS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 58 ft MSL

Location

City: Port of Spain
Country: TT
Latitude: 10.595400°
Longitude: -61.337200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Piarco International Airport

Overview

Piarco International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Trinidad and Tobago, located in Port of Spain. The airport operates at a modest elevation of 58 feet MSL, providing access to the Caribbean region with a single robust runway 10/28 measuring 10,500 feet in length. Its strategic position makes it a critical aviation hub for commercial and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Piarco are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules, with 89.6% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 7.9 knots, with temperature ranges between 20°C and 33°C. The most stable VFR conditions occur during January, October, and November, offering optimal flying environments for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 10/28 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds of 2.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are frequent, occurring in 40.4% of observations. The airport's location provides consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of fog or reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with the predominant easterly winds favoring runway 10. The consistent wind patterns and high percentage of VFR conditions minimize complex approach challenges. With an asphalt surface and substantial 10,500-foot runway length, the airport offers reliable landing and takeoff capabilities across most aircraft categories.

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.