Providenciales International Airport

MBPV / PLS

Providenciales, TC

Last Updated
Apr 23, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
8 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MBPV 231200Z 04008KT 9999 SCT012 24/17 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,215 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Providenciales International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 8 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MBPV 231100Z 2312/2412 06012KT 9999 SCT025 BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPV
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,199 ft 148 ft ASP 93°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MBPV

2,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
5.7%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Providenciales International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 89 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.4°C (range: 18°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, December, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 89 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
28.1%
E
30.3%
SE
9.7%
S
3.2%
SW
2.7%
W
2%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 18°C to 32°C
18°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February December April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Providenciales International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MBPV
IATA Code: PLS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Providenciales
Country: TC
Latitude: 21.773697°
Longitude: -72.268321°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,199 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Providenciales International Airport

Overview

Providenciales International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for the Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Caribbean region. Situated on Providenciales Island at an elevation of 15 feet mean sea level, the airport supports significant commercial and tourism-related air traffic for the archipelago.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 15 ft MSL indicates minimal terrain interference and generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect typical Caribbean maritime weather patterns, characterized by consistent temperatures and potential tropical maritime air masses that can influence local meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 measures 9,199 feet in length, constructed with asphalt pavement, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its geographic coordinates at 21.773697, -72.268321 place the airport in a strategic position for regional and international air transportation networks.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's extended length of 9,199 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft categories and provides significant margin for safe landing and takeoff operations. Given the runway's orientation, prevailing wind conditions will likely influence runway selection, with pilots expected to conduct standard wind assessment protocols during approach and landing.

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

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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.