TJPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mercedita (PSE · TJPS), Ponce, PR. Issued 2 Nov 2026 0521Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mercedita — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 2 Nov 2026 0521Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZThunderstorms nearby 1700Z to 2200Z.
TAF TJPS 020521Z 0206/0306 08005KT P6SM FEW030 FM021300 13015KT P6SM FEW030 FM021700 15016KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB FM022200 09005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 FM030500 10002KT P6SM FEW030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1300Z | Initial | 080° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 130° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2200Z | FM | 150° at 16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0500Z | FM | 090° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0600Z | FM | 100° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for TJPS?
The forecast issued 2 Nov 2026 0521Z for Mercedita reads: TAF TJPS 020521Z 0206/0306 08005KT P6SM FEW030 FM021300 13015KT P6SM FEW030 FM021700 15016KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB FM022200 09005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 FM030500 10002KT P6SM FEW030
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 TJPS
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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