PGSN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Francisco C Ada/Saipan International (GSN · PGSN), Saipan Island, MP. Issued 18 Sep 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Francisco C Ada/Saipan International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 18 Sep 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF PGSN 180520Z 1806/1906 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT018 SCT040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0600Z | Initial | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,800 ft AGL, Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PGSN?
The forecast issued 18 Sep 2026 0520Z for Francisco C Ada/Saipan International reads: TAF PGSN 180520Z 1806/1906 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT018 SCT040
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 PGSN
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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