Ted Stevens Anchorage International to Noatak Airport ANC → WTK
509 nautical miles (585 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 324°, about 308° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 59 min at the quickest height in today's winds (12,500 ft, a 8-knot tailwind), arriving about 4:36 am AKDT (12:36 UTC), after sunset at the destination. 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: 7 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
No SIGMET or AIRMET covers any part of this route right now.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is below 6,500 ft, the lowest forecast height, so any cloud could carry ice. The government's icing forecast map ↗
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
Not fetched just now.
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 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 6 forecast points nearest it (ANC, TKA, MCG, GAL, AFM, OTZ). 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 | 170° at 8 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 180° at 10 kt | −7 kt | -9 °C | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 180° at 9 kt | −7 kt | -14 °C | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 180° at 10 kt | −7 kt | -18 °C | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 190° at 11 kt | −8 kt | -23 °C | 128 kt | 3 h 59 min | 4:36 am AKDT (12:36 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 190° at 11 kt | −8 kt | -27 °C | 128 kt | 3 h 59 min | 4:36 am AKDT (12:36 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 190° at 11 kt | −7 kt | -31 °C | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 190° at 10 kt | −7 kt | -34 °C | 127 kt | 4 h | 4:37 am AKDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 200° at 14 kt | −6 kt | -41 °C | 126 kt | 4 h 02 min | 4:39 am AKDT (12:39 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 210° at 17 kt | −5 kt | -50 °C | 125 kt | 4 h 04 min | 4:41 am AKDT (12:41 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 17 kt | −4 kt | -56 °C | 124 kt | 4 h 06 min | 4:43 am AKDT (12:43 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 21 kt | −2 kt | -53 °C | 122 kt | 4 h 10 min | 4:47 am AKDT (12:47 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 | 150/5 | 170/11 -7° | 180/14 -13° | 180/17 -21° | 190/24 -35° | 190/19 -43° | 160/17 -51° | 180/17 -51° | 220/25 -49° |
| TKA | used from 50 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 180/6 | 190/14 -8° | 190/17 -14° | 190/18 -21° | 180/16 -34° | 170/16 -43° | 110/26 -49° | 120/20 -55° | 220/22 -50° |
| MCG | used from 150 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 200/11 | 200/14 -8° | 180/11 -15° | 180/12 -22° | 190/11 -34° | 150/16 -42° | 110/24 -49° | 120/23 -57° | 200/18 -52° |
| GAL | used from 199 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 170/8 | 170/10 -8° | 170/10 -15° | 170/11 -22° | 180/11 -34° | 200/8 -38° | 200/15 -50° | 210/14 -58° | 220/21 -56° |
| AFM | used from 349 nm out; 72 nm from the line | L/V | 220/7 -9° | 230/8 -15° | 230/10 -22° | 230/10 -34° | 240/27 -42° | 250/50 -51° | 250/49 -58° | 250/24 -54° |
| OTZ | used from 399 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 140/11 | 160/6 -8° | L/V -15° | 190/5 -22° | L/V -35° | 230/20 -42° | 240/48 -51° | 240/41 -57° | 240/19 -54° |
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 | no report just now | 151 ft | ||||
| UUO Willow, AK | 30 nm out, 19 nm northeast of the line | no report just now | 215 ft | ||||
| SKW Skwentna, AK | 60 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 148 ft | ||||
| RBY Ruby, AK | 259 nm out, 14 nm northeast of the line | no report just now | 657 ft | ||||
| KYU Koyukuk, AK | 309 nm out, 24 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 148 ft | ||||
| D76 Noorvik, AK | 449 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 54 ft | ||||
| OTZ Kotzebue, AK | 479 nm out, 24 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 15 ft | ||||
| WTK Noatak, AK | destination | no report just now | 91 ft |
The highest airport on this list sits at 657 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table
At WTK when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:36 am AKDT (12:36 UTC)
WTK has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
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 · today · 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 · today · ZAN
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
ANC: 40 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway K between taxiway R and taxiway G1 closed barricaded until Fri 30 Oct, 3:59 pm AKDT (23:59 UTC), estimated · ANC 10/051
as issued
!ANC 10/051 ANC TWY K BTN TWY R AND TWY G1 CLSD BARRICADED 2610052222-2610302359EST
- closed Taxiway E3 between taxiway N6 and taxiway M closed to aircraft wingspan more than 118 ft until Mon 30 Nov, 2:59 pm AKST (23:59 UTC) · ANC 10/030
as issued
!ANC 10/030 ANC TWY E3 BTN TWY N6 AND TWY M CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT 2610041218-2611302359
- closed Taxiway E between taxiway L and taxiway M closed until Fri 30 Oct, 11:59 pm AKDT (07:59 UTC), estimated · ANC 09/266
as issued
!ANC 09/266 ANC TWY E BTN TWY L AND TWY M CLSD 2609301440-2610310759EST
- closed Taxiway Q, taxiway R between Alaska Cargo Port Ramp and taxiway Q closed until Fri 30 Oct, 2:00 pm AKDT (22:00 UTC) · ANC 05/195
as issued
!ANC 05/195 ANC TWY Q, TWY R BTN ALASKA CARGO PORT RAMP AND TWY Q CLSD 2605290436-2610302200
WTK: 4 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
7 notices near the line (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 09 LOC/GP/DME out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 7:00 am AKDT (15:00 UTC), estimated · 479 nm along the route, 24 nm off the line · OTZ 08/017
as issued
!OTZ 08/017 OTZ NAV ILS RWY 09 LOC/GP/DME U/S 2608050015-2610311500EST
- Navigation aid NDB beacon out of service until Tue 31 Dec 2030, 6:00 am AKST (15:00 UTC), estimated · on the line, 509 nm along · OQK 12/005
as issued
!WTK 12/005 OQK NAV NDB U/S 2012291137-3012311500EST
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Tue 31 Dec 2030, 2:59 pm AKST (23:59 UTC), estimated · on the line, 509 nm along · OQK 12/004
as issued
!WTK 12/004 OQK NAV DME U/S 2012291108-3012312359EST
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 61°10′N 149°49′W (MRI157002) to 61°10′N 149°43′W (MRI101004) to 61°09′N 149°43′W (MRI114005) to 61°09′N 149°49′W (MRI150003) to Point of Orgin the surface-400 ft above ground level TEL 907-217-6707 until Thu 31 Dec, 11:59 pm AKST (08:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MRI 09/035
as issued
!MRI 09/035 MRI AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 611049N1494902W (MRI157002) TO 611048N1494304W (MRI101004) TO 610958N1494309W (MRI114005) TO 610958N1494902W (MRI150003) TO POINT OF ORGIN SFC-400FT AGL TEL 907-217-6707 2609291900-2701010859
- Navigation aid VORTAC not monitor until Sat 12 Dec, 6:00 am AKST (15:00 UTC), estimated · 20 nm along the route, 15 nm off the line · BGQ 09/208
as issued
!ENA 09/208 BGQ NAV VORTAC NOT MNT 2609300157-2612121500EST
- Special obstacle departure procedure Beluga, AK. Gasto ONE (RNAV) DEPARTURE...TAKEOFF minimum: runway 01, 300-1 or standard with minimum Climb of 546 FT/NM to 288'. takeoff obstacle notes: runway 01: Change to Read tower 2,105 ft from DER 180 ft left of Centerline 137 ft AGL/216FT above sea level. all other data Remains as published. until Mon 16 Nov, 2:59 pm AKST (23:59 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · BLG 6/7154
as issued
!FDC 6/7154 BLG SPECIAL ODP BELUGA, AK. GASTO ONE (RNAV) DEPARTURE...TAKEOFF MINIMUM: RWY 01, 300-1 OR STANDARD WITH MINIMUM CLIMB OF 546 FT/NM TO 288'. TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: RWY 01: CHANGE TO READ TOWER 2105FT FROM DER 180FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE 137FT AGL/216FT MSL. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2604302000-2611162359
- Navigation aid VOR/DME not monitor until Sun 1 Nov, 6:00 am AKST (15:00 UTC), estimated · 419 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · WLK 08/008
as issued
!WLK 08/008 WLK NAV VOR/DME NOT MNT 2608110515-2611011500EST
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.
Daylight
Sunset at ANC 6:51 pm AKDT (02:51 UTC), at WTK 7:23 pm AKDT (03:23 UTC) (civil twilight ends 8:19 pm AKDT (04:19 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at WTK is before sunrise there (9:46 am AKDT (17:46 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height
Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗
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, Noatak Airport.