Albany International to Tampa International ALB → TPA
983 nautical miles (1,132 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 208°, about 221° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13W). At 120 knots that is 8 h 24 min at the quickest height in today's winds (6,500 ft, a 3-knot headwind), arriving about 11:02 am EDT (15:02 UTC). Right now ALB is IFR, wind from the north (350°) at 5 knots; TPA is VFR, wind calm. 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: 514 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 E22E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 40,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 3:55 am EDT (07:55 UTC). Over the route from 179 to 298 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120555 MKCE WST 120555 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 22E VALID UNTIL 0755Z NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND MA RI DE NJ NY CSTL WTRS FROM 40E HTO-80SSW ACK-100ESE SIE-30SW CSN-40SSE JST-40E HTO AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL400.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 377 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 10 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 477 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 79 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Near the route, 457 nm along 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 ALB.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- GA6C descending, 20 nm east, 12:32 am EDT (04:32 UTC): overcast above 1,000 ft, remarks: bases OVC010. 79 nm along the route, 20 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
SWF UA /OV SWF 270005/TM 0432/FLDURD/TP GA6C/SK OVC010/RM BASES OVC010
- Report
- a routine report filed through SWF
- Where
- 5 nm west (270°) of SWF
- Time
- 04:32 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- GA6C
- Sky
- overcast from 1,000 ft
- Remarks
- bases OVC010
- E145 at 800 ft, 4 nm northeast, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 358 nm along the route, 4 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- A321 at 35,000 ft, 45 nm southeast, 12:26 am EDT (04:26 UTC): light chop turbulence. 924 nm along the route, 45 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0426/FL350/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 04:26 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 02:00–09:00 UTC · at 120 knots true airspeed
The westbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: even 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 (ALB, AVP, ACY, RIC, RDU, FLO, CHS, SAV, JAX, PIE). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 ft | 280° at 15 kt | +4 kt | 116 kt | 8 h 28 min | 11:06 am EDT (15:06 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 290° at 15 kt | +3 kt | 12 °C | 117 kt | 8 h 24 min | 11:02 am EDT (15:02 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 280° at 18 kt | +6 kt | 10 °C | 114 kt | 8 h 37 min | 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 20 kt | +9 kt | 7 °C | 111 kt | 8 h 51 min | 11:29 am EDT (15:29 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 260° at 23 kt | +13 kt | 4 °C | 107 kt | 9 h 11 min | 11:49 am EDT (15:49 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 250° at 27 kt | +17 kt | 0 °C | 103 kt | 9 h 33 min | 12:11 pm EDT (16:11 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 250° at 31 kt | +22 kt | -4 °C | 98 kt | 10 h 02 min | 12:40 pm EDT (16:40 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 34 kt | +25 kt | -7 °C | 95 kt | 10 h 21 min | 12:59 pm EDT (16:59 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 42 kt | +34 kt | -18 °C | 86 kt | 11 h 26 min | 2:04 pm EDT (18:04 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 60 kt | +55 kt | -32 °C | 65 kt | 15 h 07 min | 5:45 pm EDT (21:45 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 71 kt | +65 kt | -40 °C | 55 kt | 17 h 52 min | 8:30 pm EDT (00:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 58 kt | +52 kt | -50 °C | 68 kt | 14 h 27 min | 5:05 pm EDT (21:05 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 06:00 UTC for use 02:00 to 09:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 120/9 | 270/8 10° | L/V 5° | 260/9 1° | 260/34 -10° | 250/42 -22° | 240/57 -35° | 240/70 -42° | 240/65 -50° |
| AVP | used from 50 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 150/5 | 350/13 12° | 270/20 8° | 260/17 4° | 260/25 -11° | 240/31 -22° | 240/54 -35° | 230/61 -41° | 240/55 -49° |
| ACY | used from 149 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| RIC | used from 248 nm out; 81 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| RDU | used from 397 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| FLO | used from 546 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| CHS | used from 596 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| SAV | used from 695 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 795 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| PIE | used from 894 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 350/6 | L/V 18° | 290/6 14° | 280/9 9° | 250/18 -6° | 250/23 -17° | 240/30 -31° | 220/31 -41° | 220/30 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany, NY | departure | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the north (350°) at 5 knots | 5 mi | 600 ft | 284 ft | 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC) |
| SWF New York, NY | 70 nm out, 24 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 700 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 9 knots | 7 mi | 2,000 ft | 490 ft | 05:45 UTC |
| ABE Allentown, PA | 149 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,900 feet | from the northeast (040°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 1,900 ft | 393 ft | 05:51 UTC |
| MTN Baltimore, MD | 238 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 22 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| RIC Richmond, VA | 358 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 900 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the west (260°) at 9 knots | 5 mi | 900 ft | 167 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| RDU Raleigh/Durham, NC | 477 nm out, 21 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,500 feet, scattered clouds at 4,200 feet, a broken layer at 6,500 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 11 knots, gusting to 20 | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 435 ft | 05:51 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 526 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 189 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| CHS Charleston, SC | 665 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 20,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 05:56 UTC |
| HXD Hilton Head Island, SC | 715 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 19 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| CRG Jacksonville, FL | 834 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 40 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| BKV Brooksville, FL | 954 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | marginal VFR Weather: mist | calm | 3 mi | none | 76 ft | 06:04 UTC |
| TPA Tampa, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 18,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 26 ft | 1:53 am EDT (05:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 490 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At TPA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:02 am EDT (15:02 UTC)
Wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for TPA
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for ALB, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility 4 miles, light drizzle, mist, a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, light drizzle, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, overcast at 3,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 3,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 17 nm from the route, 248 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 11 nm from the route, 278 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 18 nm from the route, 526 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8713 Maxton, NC, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 546 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 1 nm from the route, 824 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 8 nm from the route, 844 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at ALB 6:18 pm EDT (22:18 UTC), at TPA 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:27 pm EDT (23:27 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: Albany International, Tampa International.