MBPV/PLS METAR & TAF Providenciales International Airport

Providenciales, ProvidencialesElevation 15 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR44 min old

No ceiling, visibility 4.97 SM, cumulonimbus reported.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

260@7

steady

VISIBILITY

4.97 SM

8 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

1,327 ft

+1,312 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (7:00 PM local) · 44 min old

MBPV is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 7 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: heavy rain. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (SCT012CB).

WIND

260° at 7 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

4.97 statute miles

8 km, reduced (MVFR).

CEILING & SKY

SCT012CB

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

25°C / 23°C

77°F / 73°F. 2°C spread.

ALTIMETER

29.80 inHg

1009.1 hPa, near standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

RA, CB, LOW VIS

Rain reported.

Codes in this report: SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (7:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 PM local)

MBPV forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 15Z to 17Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB, CB). Best period is 17Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0909,000 ft · 3.7 SM

BKN0808,000 ft · 5.6 SM

0000Z8:00 PM0448Z12:48 AM0936Z5:36 AM1424Z10:24 AM1912Z3:12 PM0000Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: SCT BKN OVC BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Cumulonimbus reported (SCT012CB).

›Forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 260° at 7 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Thunderstorms reportedMETAR

Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

1 runway · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

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25 kt

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35 kt

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50 kt

65 kt

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100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

260° at 7 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 287 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

7 kt

CROSS

2 kt L

BEST

HEAD

7 kt tail

CROSS

2 kt R

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,199 ft

10/28

Dimensions

7,598 x 148 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 1093°T

Landing length (LDA)9,206 ft

RWY 28273°T

Landing length (LDA)9,206 ft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

1,327 ft

Pressure altitude

135 ft

Field elevation

15 ft MSL

Temperature

25°C (77°F)

Dewpoint

23°C (73°F)

Altimeter

29.80 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

2216Z 6:16 PM

Sunrise

1049Z 6:49 AM

Loggable night

2239Z (6:39 PM local) → 1026Z (6:26 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

2216Z (6:16 PM local) → 1049Z (6:49 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

2316Z (7:16 PM local) → 0949Z (5:49 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Providenciales International Airport is in Providenciales, Providenciales. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerAERODROME ADMINISTRATOR

Manager phone1-649-946-2137

AttendedDaily, 1100–0100Z++ UTC-5(-4DT). OTR HRS ON REQ

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAMBPV / PLS

Center (ARTCC)MIAMI

Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI

RegionProvidenciales

CountryTurks and Caicos Islands

Coordinates21.7737, -72.2683

Distance from city1 NM N

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100 · Jet A

Control towerTowered

BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)

FREQUENCIES

Communications

126

PROVO APP

APP

121.9

GND

119.9

TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MBSC South Caicos Airport

44 NM E

MVFR

MBGT JAGS McCartney International Airport

66 NM E

VFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LCL AIS BRF ON ARPT ALL MONTHS, ALL DAYS, 1100-0100Z++ UTC-5(-4DT). OTR HRS ON REQ.

›FOREIGN CIV GOVT. LNDG FEES AND DIPLOMATIC CLNC MAY BE RQR.

›BIRD AND ANIMAL HAZ.

›FIREFIGHT EQUIP: THREE FOAM TENDERS, EACH 7,585 GALS WATER, 271 GALS FOAM, 1,488 LBS DRY CHEM AVBL.

›AS RQR

›PRIOR ARNG ONLY.

›PAPI ON LEFT.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗MBPV on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does MBPV have a METAR?

Yes. MBPV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does MBPV have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for MBPV; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at MBPV?

MBPV sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MBPV?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.