Ted Stevens Anchorage International to Los Angeles International ANC → LAX
2,036 nautical miles (2,343 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 129°, about 113° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16E). At 120 knots that is 12 h 48 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 39-knot tailwind), arriving about 5:16 pm PDT (00:16 UTC). Right now ANC is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots; LAX is marginal VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 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: 2,243 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 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the route from 1547 to 1936 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 80 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 ANC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 31,000 ft, 9 nm southwest, 12:46 am AKDT (08:46 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: fdcs zoa. 1607 nm along the route, 9 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RBL UA /OV RBL259025/TM 0846/FL310/TP B38M/TB MOD CHOP/RM FDCS ZOA
- Report
- a routine report filed through RBL
- Where
- 25 nm west (259°) of RBL
- Time
- 08:46 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- fdcs zoa
- A35K at 32,000 ft, 44 nm southwest, 12:39 am AKDT (08:39 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: fdcs zoa. 1727 nm along the route, 44 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OAK UA /OV OAK348024/TM 0839/FL320/TP A35K/TB MOD CHOP/RM FDCS ZOA
- Report
- a routine report filed through OAK
- Where
- 24 nm north (348°) of OAK
- Time
- 08:39 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A35K
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- fdcs zoa
- A333 descending, 41 nm east, 3:05 am AKDT (11:05 UTC): overcast from 1,500 ft to 7,000 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 26R. At the destination end, 41 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ONT UA /OV ONT080/TM 1105/FLUNKN/TP A333/SK OVC015 - TOP070/RM DURD RY26R
- Report
- a routine report filed through ONT
- Where
- ONT080
- Time
- 11:05 UTC
- Height
- height not given
- Aircraft
- A333
- Sky
- overcast from 1,500 ft, tops 7,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 26R
- B744 at 1,700 ft, 0 nm east, 1:24 am AKDT (09:24 UTC): a few clouds above 1,700 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 25L lax. At the destination end, 0 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAX UA /OV KLAX/TM 0924/FL017/TP B744/SK FEW017/RM DURD RY25L LAX
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAX
- Where
- over KLAX
- Time
- 09:24 UTC
- Height
- at 1,700 ft
- Aircraft
- B744
- Sky
- a few clouds from 1,700 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 25L lax
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 5 forecast points nearest it (ANC, MDO, YAK, JNU, ANN). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 200° at 14 kt | +8 kt | 112 kt | 18 h 11 min | 10:39 pm PDT (05:39 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 17 kt | −4 kt | 124 kt | 16 h 25 min | 8:53 pm PDT (03:53 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 260° at 21 kt | −8 kt | -3 °C | 128 kt | 15 h 54 min | 8:22 pm PDT (03:22 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 250° at 23 kt | −8 kt | -5 °C | 128 kt | 15 h 54 min | 8:22 pm PDT (03:22 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | −7 kt | -7 °C | 127 kt | 16 h 02 min | 8:30 pm PDT (03:30 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 33 kt | −9 kt | -11 °C | 129 kt | 15 h 47 min | 8:15 pm PDT (03:15 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 37 kt | −12 kt | -14 °C | 132 kt | 15 h 25 min | 7:53 pm PDT (02:53 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 260° at 42 kt | −15 kt | -18 °C | 135 kt | 15 h 05 min | 7:33 pm PDT (02:33 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 43 kt | −16 kt | -19 °C | 136 kt | 14 h 58 min | 7:26 pm PDT (02:26 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 56 kt | −13 kt | -30 °C | 133 kt | 15 h 18 min | 7:46 pm PDT (02:46 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 68 kt | −27 kt | -42 °C | 147 kt | 13 h 51 min | 6:19 pm PDT (01:19 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 75 kt | −39 kt | -50 °C | 159 kt | 12 h 48 min | 5:16 pm PDT (00:16 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 66 kt | −25 kt | -55 °C | 145 kt | 14 h 02 min | 6:30 pm PDT (01:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | L/V | 210/7 -6° | 200/8 -12° | 210/7 -19° | 200/7 -31° | 190/10 -43° | 250/23 -49° | 250/37 -50° | 250/45 -49° |
| MDO | used from 100 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 230/14 | 240/16 -5° | 230/17 -12° | 230/17 -19° | 240/23 -30° | 240/34 -39° | 250/50 -45° | 250/49 -50° | 240/54 -47° |
| YAK | used from 299 nm out; 142 nm from the line | 230/10 | 240/14 -5° | 250/18 -11° | 260/22 -18° | 250/33 -30° | 250/51 -38° | 250/57 -46° | 250/60 -47° | 240/62 -47° |
| JNU | used from 449 nm out; 216 nm from the line | 190/12 | 240/16 -3° | 240/21 -9° | 240/36 -13° | 240/58 -23° | 240/79 -34° | 240/92 -46° | 250/92 -47° | 250/80 -49° |
| ANN | used from 499 nm out; 224 nm from the line | 180/18 | 260/21 0° | 260/25 -2° | 250/33 -5° | 260/49 -16° | 250/62 -27° | 260/74 -41° | 270/82 -50° | 260/69 -57° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANC Anchorage, AK | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,600 feet, a broken layer at 5,500 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 151 ft | 2:53 am AKDT (10:53 UTC) |
| IEM Whittier, AK | 40 nm out, 7 nm east of the line | no report just now | 39 ft | ||||
| RDD Redding, CA | 1597 nm out, 22 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (350°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 505 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| MER Atwater, CA | 1807 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 190 ft | 23:55 UTC |
| VNY Van Nuys, CA | 2016 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,900 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots | 8 mi | 3,900 ft | 802 ft | 10:51 UTC |
| LAX Los Angeles, CA | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet, a broken layer at 2,200 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots | 7 mi | 2,200 ft | 127 ft | 3:53 am PDT (10:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 802 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At LAX when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:16 pm PDT (00:16 UTC)
Wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for LAX
- From Mon 1:00 am PDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am PDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,000 feet
- At times between Mon 3:00 am PDT (10:00 UTC) and 7:00 am PDT (14:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am PDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
The forecast for ANC, the departure
- From Mon 4:00 am AKDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and more above
- From Mon 7:00 am AKDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a few clouds at 500 feet, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and more above
- From Mon 12:00 pm AKDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Tue 12:00 am AKDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, showers nearby, a few clouds at 500 feet, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and more above
- From Tue 6:00 am AKDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, scattered clouds at 500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8772 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 4 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · starts tomorrow · ZAN
- 6/8889 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZAN
- 6/3475 BEALE AFB, CA, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local 7 nm from the route, 1697 nm along the route · security · until 1 November · ZOA
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 23 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at ANC 6:54 pm AKDT (02:54 UTC), at LAX 6:22 pm PDT (01:22 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:47 pm PDT (01:47 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: Ted Stevens Anchorage International, Los Angeles International.