TJPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mercedita (PSE · TJPS), Ponce, PR. Issued 17 Sep 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mercedita — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 17 Sep 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF TJPS 172335Z 1800/1824 10006KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN060 FM181300 12013KT P6SM FEW025 FM181700 14016G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB OVC050 FM182300 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1300Z | Initial | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 120° at 13 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2300Z | FM | 140° at 16-23 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 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 17 Sep 2026 2335Z for Mercedita reads: TAF TJPS 172335Z 1800/1824 10006KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN060 FM181300 12013KT P6SM FEW025 FM181700 14016G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB OVC050 FM182300 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 SCT050
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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