Altoona/Blair County to Myrtle Beach International AOO → MYR
398 nautical miles (458 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 184°, about 194° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10W). At 120 knots that is 2 h 41 min at the quickest height in today's winds (18,000 ft, a 28-knot tailwind), arriving about 12:49 pm EDT (16:49 UTC). 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: 18 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 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 10 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, mist). Over the first 70 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 6,000 ft. Over the route from 10 to 169 nm out.
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 AOO.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E55P at 1,500 ft, 50 nm west, 9:57 am EDT (13:57 UTC): a broken layer above 1,500 ft, remarks: during the descent ils runway 24 lbe. At the departure end, 50 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LBE UA /OV KLBE/TM 1357/FL015/TP E55P/SK BKN015-TOPUNKN/RM DURD ILS RWY 24 LBE
- Report
- a routine report filed through LBE
- Where
- over KLBE
- Time
- 13:57 UTC
- Height
- at 1,500 ft
- Aircraft
- E55P
- Sky
- a broken layer from 1,500 ft, tops unknown
- Remarks
- during the descent ils runway 24 lbe
- C68A at 1,900 ft, 50 nm west, 9:01 am EDT (13:01 UTC): overcast from 1,900 ft to 4,700 ft, remarks: during the descent rnav runway 24 KLBE. At the departure end, 50 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LBE UA /OV KLBE05602/TM 1301/FL019/TP C68A/SK OVC019-TOP047/RM DURD RNAV RWY 24 KLBE
- Report
- a routine report filed through LBE
- Where
- KLBE05602
- Time
- 13:01 UTC
- Height
- at 1,900 ft
- Aircraft
- C68A
- Sky
- overcast from 1,900 ft, tops 4,700 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent rnav runway 24 KLBE
- E145 at 2,100 ft, 40 nm northeast, 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC): overcast above 2,100 ft, remarks: smooth ride during the descent rnwy 24. At the departure end, 40 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
UNV UA /OV KUNV/TM 1215/FL021/TP E145/SK OVC021/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RNWY 24
- Report
- a routine report filed through UNV
- Where
- over KUNV
- Time
- 12:15 UTC
- Height
- at 2,100 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Sky
- overcast from 2,100 ft
- Remarks
- smooth ride during the descent rnwy 24
- EPIC at 1,800 ft, 50 nm west, 8:01 am EDT (12:01 UTC): overcast above 1,800 ft, remarks: during the climb runway 24 lbe. At the departure end, 50 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LBE UA /OV KLBE/TM 1201/FL018/TP EPIC/SK OVC018-TOPUNKN/RM DURC RWY 24 LBE
- Report
- a routine report filed through LBE
- Where
- over KLBE
- Time
- 12:01 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- EPIC
- Sky
- overcast from 1,800 ft, tops unknown
- Remarks
- during the climb runway 24 lbe
- E75S at 30,000 ft, 23 nm west, 9:19 am EDT (13:19 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: zob. At the departure end, 23 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LBE UA /OV IHD080025/TM 1319/FL300/TP E75S/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LBE
- Where
- 25 nm east (080°) of IHD
- Time
- 13:19 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- Remarks
- zob
- C170 at 1,500 ft, 48 nm east, 9:55 am EDT (13:55 UTC): overcast above 2,300 ft. 50 nm along the route, 48 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
FDK UA /OV FDK/TM 1355/FL015/TP C170/SK OVC023
- Report
- a routine report filed through FDK
- Where
- over FDK
- Time
- 13:55 UTC
- Height
- at 1,500 ft
- Aircraft
- C170
- Sky
- overcast from 2,300 ft
- SF50 at 3,000 ft, 48 nm east, 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC): a broken layer above 2,000 ft. 50 nm along the route, 48 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
FDK UA /OV FDK/TM 1215/FL030/TP SF50/SK BKN020
- Report
- a routine report filed through FDK
- Where
- over FDK
- Time
- 12:15 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- SF50
- Sky
- a broken layer from 2,000 ft
- UAL1428 at 32,000 ft, 27 nm east, 7:36 am EDT (11:36 UTC): no turbulence, -39 °C, wind 360° at 59 knots. 50 nm along the route, 27 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL1428 3923N 07750W 1136 F320 MS39 360/059KT TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- B752 at 30,000 ft, 27 nm east, 7:31 am EDT (11:31 UTC): light chop turbulence above 30,000 ft. 259 nm along the route, 27 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
RDU UA /OV RDU090030/TM 1131/FLF300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP 300
- Report
- a routine report filed through RDU
- Where
- 30 nm east (090°) of RDU
- Time
- 11:31 UTC
- Height
- at F300
- Aircraft
- B752
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop at 30,000 ft
- H25B descending, 49 nm east, 8:09 am EDT (12:09 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 358 nm along the route, 49 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM/TM 1209/FLDURD/TP H25B/SK TOPS 009 BASES 006 SCT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- over ILM
- Time
- 12:09 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- H25B
- Sky
- tops 900 ft bases 600 ft scattered
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 5 forecast points nearest it (PSB, EKN, RIC, RDU, FLO). 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 | 340° at 24 kt | −22 kt | 11 °C | 142 kt | 2 h 48 min | 12:56 pm EDT (16:56 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 340° at 23 kt | −21 kt | 11 °C | 141 kt | 2 h 49 min | 12:57 pm EDT (16:57 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 340° at 27 kt | −24 kt | 8 °C | 144 kt | 2 h 46 min | 12:54 pm EDT (16:54 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 330° at 29 kt | −25 kt | 5 °C | 145 kt | 2 h 45 min | 12:53 pm EDT (16:53 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 330° at 30 kt | −24 kt | 2 °C | 144 kt | 2 h 46 min | 12:54 pm EDT (16:54 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 330° at 32 kt | −26 kt | -2 °C | 146 kt | 2 h 44 min | 12:52 pm EDT (16:52 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 330° at 34 kt | −27 kt | -6 °C | 147 kt | 2 h 42 min | 12:50 pm EDT (16:50 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 330° at 36 kt | −28 kt | -8 °C | 148 kt | 2 h 41 min | 12:49 pm EDT (16:49 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 320° at 34 kt | −26 kt | -20 °C | 146 kt | 2 h 44 min | 12:52 pm EDT (16:52 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 320° at 36 kt | −24 kt | -34 °C | 144 kt | 2 h 46 min | 12:54 pm EDT (16:54 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 40 kt | −27 kt | -40 °C | 147 kt | 2 h 42 min | 12:50 pm EDT (16:50 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 38 kt | −23 kt | -48 °C | 143 kt | 2 h 47 min | 12:55 pm EDT (16:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSB | used from 0 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 020/21 12° | 360/28 7° | 360/29 1° | 350/33 -10° | 350/42 -22° | 350/49 -37° | 340/63 -43° | 350/39 -52° | |
| EKN | used from 50 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 330/20 10° | 350/29 7° | 340/32 2° | 340/44 -8° | 350/50 -21° | 350/63 -35° | 340/69 -40° | 330/42 -50° | |
| RIC | used from 100 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 350/34 | 340/27 12° | 340/36 8° | 330/31 3° | 310/32 -9° | 320/34 -21° | 300/37 -34° | 290/37 -39° | 290/42 -46° |
| RDU | used from 199 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 330/30 | 340/24 12° | 330/26 7° | 320/30 3° | 330/39 -8° | 310/30 -20° | 300/33 -33° | 310/34 -39° | 310/41 -47° |
| FLO | used from 349 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 330/17 | 330/17 12° | 320/21 9° | 310/29 4° | 310/36 -8° | 300/36 -19° | 290/34 -32° | 300/29 -40° | 310/34 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOO Altoona, PA | departure | no report just now | 1,503 ft | ||||
| CBE Cumberland, MD | 40 nm out, 17 nm west of the line | no report just now | 757 ft | ||||
| MRB Martinsburg, WV | 50 nm out, 20 nm east of the line, tower | no report just now | 564 ft | ||||
| CHO Charlottesville, VA | 129 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | no report just now | 640 ft | ||||
| CXE Chase City, VA | 209 nm out, 8 nm east of the line | no report just now | 503 ft | ||||
| HNZ Oxford, NC | 239 nm out, 8 nm east of the line | no report just now | 526 ft | ||||
| RDU Raleigh/Durham, NC | 269 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower | no report just now | 435 ft | ||||
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 319 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | no report just now | 189 ft | ||||
| CPC Whiteville, NC | 358 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 99 ft | ||||
| MYR Myrtle Beach, SC | destination | no report just now | 25 ft |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,503 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MYR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:49 pm EDT (16:49 UTC)
MYR has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8713 Maxton, NC, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 21 nm from the route, 329 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 12 nm from the route, 339 nm along the route · security · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at AOO 6:38 pm EDT (22:38 UTC), at MYR 6:45 pm EDT (22:45 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:10 pm EDT (23:10 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: Altoona/Blair County, Myrtle Beach International.