California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County to Grand Junction Regional ACV → GJT
724 nautical miles (833 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 094°, about 077° magnetic at the departure end (variation 17E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 35 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 38-knot tailwind), arriving about 11:23 pm MDT (05:23 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now ACV is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 14 knots, gusting to 26; GJT is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 knots, gusting to 24. 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
- SIGMET W71W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 27,000 ft, moving from the south at 40 knots, until 6:55 pm PDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 506 to 585 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 71W VALID UNTIL 0155Z WY UT ID FROM 40S DBS-40WNW BPI-30WSW MTU-30SSW DTA-30SE TWF-40S DBS AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 20040KT. TOPS TO FL270.
- SIGMET W68W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 6:55 pm PDT (01:55 UTC). Over the last 89 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 68W VALID UNTIL 0155Z CO NM AZ UT FROM 30W CHE-20NNW TBE-60SE ABQ-40N SJN-30SW MTU-30W CHE AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 25,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the first 40 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, at the departure end.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 248 to 674 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 377 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 347 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 218 nm of the route.
- 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 last 178 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 ACV.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent BCS3 at 5,400 ft, 32 nm north, 4:35 pm PDT (23:35 UTC): remarks: wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final. 565 nm along the route, 32 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UUA /OV PVU310001/TM 2335/FL054/TP BCS3/RM WIND SHEAR 10 KT GAIN 1000 AGL ON FINAL
- Report
- an urgent report filed through PVU
- Where
- 1 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:35 UTC
- Height
- at 5,400 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final
- PA44 at 6,000 ft, 33 nm north, 4:25 pm PDT (23:25 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: runway in sight at at 6,400 ft. 565 nm along the route, 33 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV PVU310002/TM 2325/FL060/TP PA44/TB MOD /RM RWY IN SIGHT AT 064
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 2 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:25 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PA44
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- runway in sight at at 6,400 ft
- E170 at 10,000 ft, 9 nm southeast, 4:41 pm PDT (23:41 UTC): moderate turbulence up to 10,000 ft, remarks: during the climb. At the destination end, 9 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
GJT UA /OV GJT144009/TM 2341/FL100/TP E170/TB MOD SFC-100/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through GJT
- Where
- 9 nm southeast (144°) of GJT
- Time
- 23:41 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- moderate from the surface to 10,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- C17 at 27,000 ft, 40 nm south, 3:58 pm PDT (22:58 UTC): light rime icing, -25 °C. 535 nm along the route, 40 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTA UA /OV DTA180010/TM 2258/FL270/TP C17/TA M25/IC LGT RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTA
- Where
- 10 nm south (180°) of DTA
- Time
- 22:58 UTC
- Height
- at 27,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C17
- Temperature
- −25 °C
- Icing
- light rime zlc
- TOP280ZL , 31 nm north, 3:08 pm PDT (22:08 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 535 nm along the route, 31 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV SLC207036/TM 2208/FLA21N/TP TOP 280 /ZL
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 36 nm southwest (207°) of SLC
- Time
- 22:08 UTC
- Height
- at A21N
- Aircraft
- TOP 280 /ZL
- A321 at 10,000 ft, 47 nm north, 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): light chop turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the descent. 545 nm along the route, 47 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV TCH165020/TM 0000/FL100/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 20 nm south (165°) of TCH
- Time
- 00:00 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- light chop
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 7 forecast points nearest it (FOT, RBL, RNO, BAM, ELY, SLC, GJT). 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 | 330° at 7 kt | −4 kt | 124 kt | 5 h 50 min | 12:38 am MDT (06:38 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 11 kt | −7 kt | 5 °C | 127 kt | 5 h 42 min | 12:30 am MDT (06:30 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 17 kt | −8 kt | 3 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 39 min | 12:27 am MDT (06:27 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 23 kt | −12 kt | -2 °C | 132 kt | 5 h 29 min | 12:17 am MDT (06:17 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 26 kt | −14 kt | -6 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 24 min | 12:12 am MDT (06:12 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 28 kt | −14 kt | -10 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 24 min | 12:12 am MDT (06:12 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 31 kt | −15 kt | -14 °C | 135 kt | 5 h 22 min | 12:10 am MDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 31 kt | −15 kt | -15 °C | 135 kt | 5 h 22 min | 12:10 am MDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 34 kt | −14 kt | -24 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 24 min | 12:12 am MDT (06:12 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 47 kt | −30 kt | -29 °C | 150 kt | 4 h 50 min | 11:38 pm MDT (05:38 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 54 kt | −36 kt | -35 °C | 156 kt | 4 h 38 min | 11:26 pm MDT (05:26 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 56 kt | −38 kt | -43 °C | 158 kt | 4 h 35 min | 11:23 pm MDT (05:23 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOT | used from 0 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 360/29 | 020/22 5° | 020/29 0° | 010/40 -5° | 010/61 -14° | 010/90 -24° | 360/81 -36° | 340/55 -38° | 320/34 -41° |
| RBL | used from 50 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 350/10 | 350/7 6° | L/V -1° | 320/6 -8° | 340/24 -18° | 340/38 -24° | 330/32 -30° | 300/25 -34° | 270/37 -40° |
| RNO | used from 149 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 320/7 | 260/13 1° | 230/21 -7° | 210/38 -17° | 220/43 -26° | 230/54 -29° | 230/59 -32° | 230/54 -41° | |
| BAM | used from 248 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 270/8 4° | 230/27 -4° | 220/49 -18° | 210/52 -26° | 220/77 -29° | 220/71 -33° | 220/63 -43° | ||
| ELY | used from 397 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 210/20 4° | 240/21 -1° | 230/37 -13° | 200/58 -25° | 220/73 -27° | 220/73 -36° | 220/69 -44° | ||
| SLC | used from 496 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 280/8 | 210/39 5° | 210/52 -1° | 200/50 -11° | 200/56 -23° | 220/61 -28° | 230/73 -37° | 230/73 -45° | |
| GJT | used from 644 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 210/40 11° | 210/46 3° | 210/61 -10° | 210/68 -22° | 220/57 -29° | 230/59 -36° | 240/66 -46° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACV Arcata/Eureka, CA | departure | VFR | from the north-northwest (340°) at 14 knots, gusting to 26 | 10+ mi | none | 222 ft | 4:53 pm PDT (23:53 UTC) |
| RDD Redding, CA | 89 nm out, 22 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (360°) at 10 knots, gusting to 20 | 10+ mi | none | 505 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| SVE Susanville, CA | 159 nm out, 23 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,149 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| WMC Winnemucca, NV | 288 nm out, 24 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,500 feet, a broken layer at 8,500 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 18 knots, gusting to 28 | 10+ mi | 7,500 ft | 4,307 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| BAM Battle Mountain, NV | 327 nm out, 13 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 9,500 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 16 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | none | 4,536 ft | 00:35 UTC |
| PUC Price, UT | 615 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 5,957 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| GJT Grand Junction, CO | destination | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | none | 4,861 ft | 5:53 pm MDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,957 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At GJT when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:23 pm MDT (05:23 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 20 knots, gusting to 32, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet VFR
30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for GJT
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 18 knots, gusting to 31, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 20 knots, gusting to 32, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south at 18 knots, gusting to 27, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC) and 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 4,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south at 16 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC) and 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 13 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC) and 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
The forecast for ACV, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 18 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 10:00 pm PDT (05:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
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 ACV 6:40 pm PDT (01:40 UTC), at GJT 6:40 pm MDT (00:40 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:06 pm MDT (01:06 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at GJT is before sunrise there (7:20 am MDT (13:20 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.
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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: California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County, Grand Junction Regional.