Piarco International Airport

TTPP / POS

Port of Spain, TT

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF TTPP 171000Z 1712/1812 10014KT 9999 SCT018 TEMPO 1714/1718 10014G24KT 5000 SHRA SCT016 SCT040 BECMG 1800/1802 10004KT FEW016

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
15:00Z
+-1h
Sat
16:00Z
+0h
Sat
17:00Z
+1h
Sat
18:00Z
+2h
Sat
19:00Z
+3h
Sat
20:00Z
+4h
Sat
21:00Z
+5h
Sat
22:00Z
+6h
Sat
23:00Z
+7h
Sun
00:00Z
+8h
Sun
01:00Z
+9h
Sun
02:00Z
+10h
Sun
03:00Z
+11h
Sun
04:00Z
+12h
Sun
05:00Z
+13h
Sun
06:00Z
+14h
Sun
07:00Z
+15h
Sun
08:00Z
+16h
Sun
09:00Z
+17h
Sun
10:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
Wind Speed
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
14kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
4kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
SCT018
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
FEW016
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 17:40
☀️
Day
🌇 17:40
☀️
Day
🌇 17:40
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:40
🌙
Night
🌇 17:40
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:19
🌙
Night
🌅 06:19
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:19
☀️
Day
🌅 06:19
☀️
Day
🌅 06:19
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
100° at 14 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT018
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 14kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 14:00:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
100° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
SCT016 SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the East (100°) at 14kt. Gusts up to 24kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 1600 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-01-18 00:00:00 - 2026-01-18 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
100° at 4 kt
Clouds
FEW016
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (100°) at 4kt. Few clouds at 1600 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.