PGSN TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Francisco C Ada/Saipan International (GSN · PGSN), Saipan Island, MP. Issued 2 Nov 2026 1129Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 2 Nov 2026 1129Z

valid 1200Z to 1200Z

TAF PGSN 021129Z 0212/0312 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 0212/0214 VRB10G17KT 3SM TSRA FEW009 BKN015CB BKN035 FM022300 12014KT 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
1200Z to 2300Z	Initial	130° at 8 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL	VFR

1200Z to 1400Z	TEMPO	Variable at 10-17 kt	3 SM	1,500 ft BKN	Few at 900 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL	MVFR

2300Z to 1200Z	FM	120° at 14 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 1,800 ft AGL, Scattered at 4,000 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 PGSN?

The forecast issued 2 Nov 2026 1129Z for Francisco C Ada/Saipan International reads: TAF PGSN 021129Z 0212/0312 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 0212/0214 VRB10G17KT 3SM TSRA FEW009 BKN015CB BKN035 FM022300 12014KT 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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