NSTU TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Pago Pago International (PPG · NSTU), Pago Pago, AS. Issued 18 Sep 2026 0550Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 18 Sep 2026 0550Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z

TAF NSTU 180550Z 1806/1906 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 OVC100 TEMPO 1806/1810 6SM -SHRA BR BKN020 FM181200 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN040 OVC100 PROB30 1812/1816 4SM SHRA BR OVC020 FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN040 BKN100

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 1200Z	Initial	Variable at 5 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR
0600Z to 1000Z	TEMPO	Calm	6+ SM	2,000 ft BKN	Broken at 2,000 ft AGL	MVFR
1200Z to 0000Z	FM	070° at 8 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR
1200Z to 1600Z	PROB	Calm	4 SM	2,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL	MVFR
0000Z to 0600Z	FM	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.

What the categories mean

VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for NSTU?

The forecast issued 18 Sep 2026 0550Z for Pago Pago International reads: TAF NSTU 180550Z 1806/1906 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 OVC100 TEMPO 1806/1810 6SM -SHRA BR BKN020 FM181200 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN040 OVC100 PROB30 1812/1816 4SM SHRA BR OVC020 FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN040 BKN100

How far ahead does a TAF forecast?

A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.

What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?

FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.

More about NSTU

Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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