Albuquerque International Sunport to Hector International ABQ → FAR
839 nautical miles (965 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 029°, about 018° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 48 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 55-knot tailwind), arriving about 11:12 am CDT (16:12 UTC). Right now ABQ is VFR, wind calm; FAR is low IFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 12 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools. Airlines fly this pair: 1 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.
The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words
Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 43,000 ft. Over the first 300 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 30 to 200 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the route from 130 to 329 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Near the route, 439 nm along the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 379 nm of the route.
A SIGMET warns of weather hazardous to all aircraft; an AIRMET of weather that matters to small aircraft and to flying without instruments. "From 60 to 180 nm out" is measured along the route from ABQ.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E75L at 1,300 ft, 5 nm southeast, 5:20 am MDT (11:20 UTC): overcast from 1,300 ft to 2,900 ft. At the destination end, 5 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
FAR UA /OV FAR/TM 1120/FL013/TP E75L/SK OVC013-TOP029
- Report
- a routine report filed through FAR
- Where
- over FAR
- Time
- 11:20 UTC
- Height
- at 1,300 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Sky
- overcast from 1,300 ft, tops 2,900 ft
- P28A at 4,000 ft, 13 nm northwest, 3:27 am MDT (09:27 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, overcast from 1,300 ft to 3,800 ft, 10 °C. At the destination end, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FAR UA /OV KFAR270015/TM 0927/FL040/TP P28A/SK OVC013-TOP038/TA 10/TB NEG/IC NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through FAR
- Where
- 15 nm west (270°) of KFAR
- Time
- 09:27 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- P28A
- Sky
- overcast from 1,300 ft, tops 3,800 ft
- Temperature
- 10 °C
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- B39M at 35,000 ft, 5 nm southeast, 2:30 am MDT (08:30 UTC): light chop turbulence above 35,000 ft. At the destination end, 5 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
FAR UA /OV FAR/TM 0830/FL350/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
- Report
- a routine report filed through FAR
- Where
- over FAR
- Time
- 08:30 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop at 35,000 ft
- E75L at 2,200 ft, 0 nm southwest, 4:58 am MDT (10:58 UTC): overcast from 1,300 ft to 2,200 ft. At the destination end, 0 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1058/FL022/TP E75L/SK OVC013-TOP022
- Report
- a routine report filed through FAR
- Where
- over KFAR
- Time
- 10:58 UTC
- Height
- at 2,200 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Sky
- overcast from 1,300 ft, tops 2,200 ft
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 UTC · at 120 knots true airspeed
The eastbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: odd thousands plus 500 ft; above 18,000 ft the forecast levels), with the wind averaged along the line from the 10 forecast points nearest it (ABQ, ALS, PUB, DEN, GLD, BFF, ONL, PIR, ABR, GFK). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 16 kt | −12 kt | 17 °C | 132 kt | 6 h 21 min | 12:45 pm CDT (17:45 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 250° at 25 kt | −20 kt | 12 °C | 140 kt | 6 h | 12:24 pm CDT (17:24 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 240° at 28 kt | −23 kt | 11 °C | 143 kt | 5 h 52 min | 12:16 pm CDT (17:16 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 240° at 30 kt | −27 kt | 6 °C | 147 kt | 5 h 42 min | 12:06 pm CDT (17:06 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 32 kt | −30 kt | 1 °C | 150 kt | 5 h 36 min | 12:00 pm CDT (17:00 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 35 kt | −34 kt | -3 °C | 154 kt | 5 h 27 min | 11:51 am CDT (16:51 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 38 kt | −37 kt | -8 °C | 157 kt | 5 h 21 min | 11:45 am CDT (16:45 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 39 kt | −38 kt | -9 °C | 158 kt | 5 h 19 min | 11:43 am CDT (16:43 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 48 kt | −46 kt | -21 °C | 166 kt | 5 h 03 min | 11:27 am CDT (16:27 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 59 kt | −52 kt | -31 °C | 172 kt | 4 h 53 min | 11:17 am CDT (16:17 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 64 kt | −55 kt | -37 °C | 175 kt | 4 h 48 min | 11:12 am CDT (16:12 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 65 kt | −53 kt | -47 °C | 173 kt | 4 h 51 min | 11:15 am CDT (16:15 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 UTC; temperatures above 24,000 ft are below zero. Heights are above sea level; a height is left out when the forecast has no wind for it over most of the line (the ground is higher). Ground speed is the airspeed less the headwind; the time en route is for the straight line and ignores climb, descent and routing around weather.
The forecast points as issued
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 220/19 9° | 220/35 3° | 230/50 -8° | 240/64 -19° | 230/83 -26° | 230/85 -36° | 230/80 -48° | ||
| ALS | used from 100 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 240/35 3° | 230/54 -9° | 240/66 -19° | 230/85 -26° | 240/87 -34° | 240/70 -47° | |||
| PUB | used from 150 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 260/45 11° | 240/38 6° | 230/47 -8° | 230/51 -19° | 240/74 -29° | 240/82 -35° | 250/72 -48° | ||
| DEN | used from 300 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 270/24 11° | 230/13 5° | 230/48 -8° | 230/46 -20° | 230/63 -30° | 240/78 -36° | 240/78 -48° | ||
| GLD | used from 349 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 260/37 | 260/25 14° | 250/27 8° | 230/36 -8° | 230/49 -21° | 250/71 -30° | 260/82 -36° | 250/73 -48° | |
| BFF | used from 399 nm out; 80 nm from the line | 280/28 | 260/39 11° | 240/34 5° | 210/38 -11° | 210/52 -22° | 230/61 -31° | 230/61 -36° | 240/56 -45° | |
| ONL | used from 499 nm out; 99 nm from the line | 250/31 22° | 230/27 16° | 220/25 8° | 230/25 -9° | 220/29 -22° | 250/42 -33° | 250/48 -36° | 250/52 -46° | |
| PIR | used from 549 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 230/15 15° | 220/22 14° | 220/24 6° | 200/32 -10° | 210/48 -22° | 240/45 -33° | 240/43 -37° | 250/55 -46° | |
| ABR | used from 649 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 080/12 | 210/12 17° | 220/22 12° | 230/26 5° | 220/28 -10° | 230/41 -21° | 250/36 -36° | 260/47 -39° | 260/63 -47° |
| GFK | used from 799 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 080/18 | L/V 11° | 260/22 7° | 250/48 3° | 260/51 -11° | 250/44 -22° | 260/34 -38° | 260/53 -44° | 270/66 -49° |
The weather now: both ends and the airports along the way public airports with a weather report within 25 nm of the line, one for each stretch
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ Albuquerque, NM | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 10,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 5,354 ft | 4:52 am MDT (10:52 UTC) |
| SAF Santa Fe, NM | 40 nm out, 6 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,500 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 6,348 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| SKX Taos, NM | 100 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 7,094 ft | ||||
| PUB Pueblo, CO | 220 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,729 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| LIC Limon, CO | 290 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 5,374 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| HEQ Holyoke, CO | 389 nm out, 12 nm southeast of the line | marginal VFR Weather: haze | from the west (280°) at 5 knots | 4 mi | none | 3,729 ft | 11:15 UTC |
| OGA Ogallala, NE | 429 nm out, 14 nm southeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 3,279 ft | 11:15 UTC |
| VTN Valentine, NE | 549 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northeast (020°) at 7 knots | 1.5 mi | 300 ft | 2,595 ft | 10:52 UTC |
| MKA Miller, SD | 669 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 1,569 ft | ||||
| ABR Aberdeen, SD | 729 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the northeast (050°) at 7 knots | 5 mi | 300 ft | 1,301 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| GWR Gwinner, ND | 789 nm out, 6 nm west of the line | reported, no category | from the northeast (040°) at 14 knots, gusting to 20 | 0.75 mi | none | 1,265 ft | 11:15 UTC |
| FAR Fargo, ND | destination | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northeast (030°) at 12 knots | 5 mi | 400 ft | 901 ft | 5:53 am CDT (10:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,094 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At FAR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:12 am CDT (16:12 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,000 feet marginal VFR
30% chance between Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC) and 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): light rain showers
The whole forecast for FAR
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 300 feet
- At times between Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) and 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the north at 13 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 700 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC) and 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): light rain showers
The forecast for ABQ, the departure
- From Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at ABQ 6:34 pm MDT (00:34 UTC), at FAR 6:45 pm CDT (23:45 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:16 pm CDT (00:16 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times. Ordinary notices to air missions (closed runways, lights out) are not shown: the FAA's notice search is not open to sites like this one at this time.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads
Sources: the Aviation Weather Center's data service (SIGMETs, AIRMETs, graphical AIRMETs, pilot reports, winds and temperatures aloft, observations and terminal forecasts), the National Weather Service radar, the Weather Prediction Center's charts, the FAA's temporary flight restriction list and shapes, and the FAA's airport file for the positions, elevations and magnetic variation. Fetched when the page is viewed and kept a few minutes. Each leg is the straight line between its two airports; airways, terrain and airspace are not considered. The airports in detail: Albuquerque International Sunport, Hector International.