Piarco International Airport (TTPP)
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
TTPP
IATA
POS
City
Port of Spain
Country
Trinidad and Tobago
Region
Latin America
Elevation
58 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
10.5954, -61.3372
Overview
Trinidad gateway near the Venezuelan coast. Caribbean Airlines hub with tropical weather operations.
Current Weather at TTPP
Pilots flying into or out of Piarco International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR TTPP 011700Z 12007KT 9999 BKN020 31/23 Q1013 NOSIGWind 120° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF TTPP 011600Z 0118/0218 11012KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0200/0202 00000KT FEW018 TEMPO 0207/0211 5000 SHRA SCT016 BECMG 0211/0213 10012KT SCT020Read any TTPP METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Piarco International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for TTPP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for TTPP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Port of Spain. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Piarco International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Piarco International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like TTPP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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