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PTPN/PNI METAR & TAF Pohnpei International Airport

Pohnpei Island, Pohnpei StateElevation 10 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR51 min old
Ceiling 13,000 ft, visibility 15 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@5
steady
VISIBILITY
15 SM
24.1 km
CEILING
13,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
2,132 ft
+2,122 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0154Z (12:54 PM local) · 51 min old

PTPN is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 5 knots. Visibility is 15 statute miles. The ceiling is 13,000 feet AGL.

WIND
260° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
15 statute miles
24.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 13,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
32°C / 26°C
90°F / 79°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.82 inHg
1009.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2346Z (10:46 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (11:00 AM local)

PTPN forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 06Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 06Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

MVFR
VFR
0000Z11:00 AM0448Z3:48 PM0936Z8:36 PM1424Z1:24 AM1912Z6:12 AM0000Z11:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT PROB30 BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 VFR, wind from 260° at 5 kt, visibility 15 SM, ceiling 13,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0927 260°260°5 kt260°260° 5260°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
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 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 275 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
27
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
1 kt L
BEST
09
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt R
OK
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 6,600 ft

09/27
Dimensions
6,600 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0990°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight

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
2,132 ft
Pressure altitude
110 ft
Field elevation
10 ft MSL
Temperature
32°C (90°F)
Dewpoint
26°C (79°F)
Altimeter
29.82 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
0708Z 6:08 PM
Sunrise
1913Z 6:13 AM
Loggable night
0729Z (6:29 PM local) → 1852Z (5:52 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0708Z (6:08 PM local) → 1913Z (6:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0808Z (7:08 PM local) → 1813Z (5:13 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

Pohnpei International Airport is in Pohnpei Island, Pohnpei State. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRONALD REYES
Manager phone691-320-2793
AttendedALL SUN, 1900–0200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPTPN / PNI
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND OCEANIC ARTCC
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionPohnpei State
CountryMicronesia
Coordinates6.9851, 158.2099
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · 100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.6
CTAF
CTAF
123.6
RDO
RDO

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.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›APTS IN TT NOT SUBJ TO FAA REGS, AIRSPACE ANALYSIS NOT REQUIRED.
›FOR ROTG BCN CTC POHNPEI RADIO FREQ 123.6.
›100 & 100LL FUEL STORED OFF ARPT; AVBL ON REQ.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 09/27 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. FOR PAPI RYS 09 & 27, REIL RYS 09 & 27, WINDCONE LGTS CTC POHNPEI RADIO FREQ 123.6.
›PPR FOR LANDING TO BE FILED 48 HR IN ADVANCE WITH FSM SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE.
›SECURITY ON DUTY 24 HR/7 DAYS, ARFF & SAWR ON DUTY FOR NON-SCHEDULED FLTS.
›PLEASE SEE FSM DOTC&I: DIV. OF CIVIL AVIATION'S WEBSITE FOR PROCEDURES AND FORMS USED TO REQUEST PPR INTO FSM; HTTP://WWW.ICT.FM/CIVILAVIATION/FORMS.HTML.
›BE ALERT TO SHIPS WITH MAX HT OF 150 FT IN PONAPE CHANNEL 400 FT OFF RWY 09. FOR ADVISORY CTC PONAPE RADIO PRIOR TO FINAL APCH OR DEP.
›<LGTD 662' PEIPALAP PEAK 4900' SW RWY 9 THR. OBSTN LGT LCTD 06-58-40N LAT 158-11-53E LONG.
›<110' LGTD TWR LCTD 06-58-58N LAT 158-12-32E LONG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗PTPN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PTPN have a METAR?
Yes. PTPN has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does PTPN have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for PTPN; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at PTPN?
PTPN sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PTPN?
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.