Austin-Bergstrom International to Nashville International AUS → BNA
657 nautical miles (756 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 054°, about 050° magnetic at the departure end (variation 4E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 52 min at the quickest height in today's winds (7,500 ft, a 15-knot tailwind), arriving about 2:48 am CDT (07:48 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now AUS is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 8 knots; BNA is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 5 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: 6,016 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.
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 AUS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 25,000 ft, 37 nm northwest, 7:12 pm CDT (00:12 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: ZME26. 577 nm along the route, 37 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MKL UA /OV MKL045035/TM 0012/FL250/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME26
- Report
- a routine report filed through MKL
- Where
- 35 nm northeast (045°) of MKL
- Time
- 00:12 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- Remarks
- ZME26
- B739 at 34,000 ft, 50 nm north, 8:51 pm CDT (01:51 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zme. At the destination end, 50 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWG UA /OV BWG270010/TM 0151/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWG
- Where
- 10 nm west (270°) of BWG
- Time
- 01:51 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- zme
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 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 6 forecast points nearest it (CLL, SHV, LIT, MEM, HSV, BNA). 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 | 220° at 14 kt | −14 kt | 134 kt | 4 h 54 min | 2:50 am CDT (07:50 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 230° at 14 kt | −14 kt | 134 kt | 4 h 54 min | 2:50 am CDT (07:50 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 240° at 14 kt | −15 kt | 15 °C | 135 kt | 4 h 52 min | 2:48 am CDT (07:48 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 250° at 15 kt | −14 kt | 11 °C | 134 kt | 4 h 54 min | 2:50 am CDT (07:50 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 270° at 12 kt | −10 kt | 8 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 03 min | 2:59 am CDT (07:59 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 280° at 12 kt | −9 kt | 4 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 06 min | 3:02 am CDT (08:02 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 280° at 12 kt | −9 kt | 0 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 06 min | 3:02 am CDT (08:02 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 280° at 13 kt | −9 kt | -4 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 06 min | 3:02 am CDT (08:02 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 280° at 13 kt | −10 kt | -5 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 03 min | 2:59 am CDT (07:59 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 16 kt | −10 kt | -16 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 03 min | 2:59 am CDT (07:59 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 300° at 33 kt | −13 kt | -30 °C | 133 kt | 4 h 56 min | 2:52 am CDT (07:52 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 37 kt | −14 kt | -40 °C | 134 kt | 4 h 54 min | 2:50 am CDT (07:50 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 37 kt | −9 kt | -51 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 06 min | 3:02 am CDT (08:02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLL | used from 0 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 170/22 | 170/26 18° | 200/15 14° | 240/13 8° | 240/15 -5° | 260/17 -13° | 290/27 -29° | 290/22 -40° | 320/30 -51° |
| SHV | used from 149 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 200/18 | 230/24 18° | 230/24 12° | 240/14 8° | 260/12 -4° | 240/11 -15° | 300/31 -29° | 300/32 -40° | 300/36 -52° |
| LIT | used from 348 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 220/21 | 230/17 16° | 250/24 12° | 260/15 7° | 260/13 -5° | 280/25 -16° | 290/35 -30° | 300/42 -40° | 300/40 -52° |
| MEM | used from 398 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 230/19 | 260/16 15° | 270/17 12° | 300/13 6° | 300/15 -5° | 300/26 -18° | 300/34 -32° | 300/41 -40° | 310/46 -52° |
| HSV | used from 547 nm out; 83 nm from the line | 310/20 | 330/20 16° | 320/27 11° | 340/23 5° | 320/23 -7° | 340/30 -17° | 320/50 -33° | 330/61 -41° | 340/41 -50° |
| BNA | used from 597 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 310/20 | 340/20 17° | 330/24 10° | 340/22 5° | 330/26 -6° | 340/29 -18° | 330/52 -33° | 320/62 -41° | 340/45 -50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Austin, TX | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet, a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 541 ft | 9:53 pm CDT (02:53 UTC) |
| GTU Georgetown, TX | 20 nm out, 24 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 knots, gusting to 17 | 10+ mi | none | 789 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| CLL College Station, TX | 70 nm out, 20 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 320 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| JSO Jacksonville, TX | 159 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 677 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| SHV Shreveport, LA | 239 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 30,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 257 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| MNE Minden, LA | 269 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 278 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| LLQ Monticello, AR | 368 nm out, 3 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 267 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| CKM Clarksdale, MS | 438 nm out, 3 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 173 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| OLV Olive Branch, MS | 487 nm out, 18 nm north of the line, tower | reported, no category | calm | 10+ mi | none | 401 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| SZY Selmer, TN | 547 nm out, 6 nm east of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 610 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| GHM Centerville, TN | 617 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 765 ft | ||||
| BNA Nashville, TN | destination | VFR | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 599 ft | 9:53 pm CDT (02:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 789 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BNA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 2:48 am CDT (07:48 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for BNA
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for AUS, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm CDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south at 13 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/5849 Austin, TX, Friday, October 2, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZHU
- 6/0708 Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC 13 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 1 August · ZME
Daylight
Sunset at AUS 7:03 pm CDT (00:03 UTC), at BNA 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:40 pm CDT (23:40 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BNA is before sunrise there (6:50 am CDT (11:50 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: Austin-Bergstrom International, Nashville International.