Asheville Regional to Buffalo Niagara International AVL → BUF
484 nautical miles (557 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 020°, about 027° magnetic at the departure end (variation 7W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 37 min at the quickest height in today's winds (3,500 ft, a 14-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:13 am EDT (12:13 UTC). Right now AVL is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots; BUF is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 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: 1 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 6E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist, fog). Over the route from 59 to 435 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the route from 59 to 415 nm out.
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 about 14,000 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. 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 AVL.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
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 4 forecast points nearest it (TRI, CRW, AGC, BUF). 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 | 260° at 24 kt | −14 kt | 134 kt | 3 h 37 min | 8:13 am EDT (12:13 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | −7 kt | 13 °C | 127 kt | 3 h 49 min | 8:25 am EDT (12:25 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | −7 kt | 11 °C | 127 kt | 3 h 49 min | 8:25 am EDT (12:25 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 270° at 20 kt | −8 kt | 7 °C | 128 kt | 3 h 47 min | 8:23 am EDT (12:23 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 280° at 23 kt | −3 kt | 5 °C | 123 kt | 3 h 56 min | 8:32 am EDT (12:32 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 290° at 25 kt | −2 kt | 1 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 290° at 26 kt | −2 kt | -4 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 290° at 28 kt | −2 kt | -8 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 28 kt | −2 kt | -9 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 31 kt | −2 kt | -22 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 320° at 43 kt | +18 kt | -33 °C | 102 kt | 4 h 45 min | 9:21 am EDT (13:21 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 57 kt | +26 kt | -40 °C | 94 kt | 5 h 09 min | 9:45 am EDT (13:45 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 59 kt | +24 kt | -46 °C | 96 kt | 5 h 02 min | 9:38 am EDT (13:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI | used from 0 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 290/13 13° | 290/14 9° | 300/18 6° | 310/23 -8° | 290/19 -21° | 320/44 -30° | 330/63 -37° | 330/53 -47° | |
| CRW | used from 99 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 250/18 | 280/17 14° | 280/12 9° | 310/17 5° | 290/24 -9° | 290/28 -22° | 320/46 -32° | 320/65 -38° | 320/66 -46° |
| AGC | used from 247 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 250/26 | 270/17 14° | 260/20 8° | 290/27 2° | 290/26 -10° | 290/36 -22° | 320/38 -35° | 310/52 -40° | 310/59 -45° |
| BUF | used from 395 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 260/36 | 260/29 13° | 250/40 7° | 260/44 2° | 270/48 -10° | 280/44 -22° | 300/48 -37° | 310/48 -47° | 300/60 -45° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVL Asheville, NC | departure | VFR | from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,163 ft | 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC) |
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 59 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a few clouds at 200 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.25 mi | none | 1,518 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| JFZ Richlands, VA | 109 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,653 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| CRW Charleston, WV | 178 nm out, 20 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | calm | 8 mi | none | 947 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| USW Spencer, WV | 207 nm out, 19 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 928 ft | ||||
| CKB Clarksburg, WV | 257 nm out, 20 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,223 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| PIT Pittsburgh, PA | 326 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 11,000 feet, a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,202 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| BTP Butler, PA | 346 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the south (170°) at 4 knots | 5 mi | 300 ft | 1,248 ft | 08:26 UTC |
| JHW Jamestown, NY | 435 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 10,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 10,000 ft | 1,723 ft | 07:56 UTC |
| DKK Dunkirk, NY | 454 nm out, 13 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 13 knots, gusting to 21 | 10+ mi | none | 692 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| BUF Buffalo, NY | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 726 ft | 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,653 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
AVL Asheville, NC
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KAVL 130754Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP189 T01060094
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KAVL
- the station, KAVL
- 130754Z
- observed 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 33006KT
- wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 11/09
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
- A3015
- altimeter setting 30.15 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO1
- automated station without a precipitation sensor (it cannot tell rain from snow)
- SLP189
- sea-level pressure 1018.9 hPa
- T01060094
- temperature 10.6 °C (51 °F), dew point 9.4 °C (49 °F)
TAF KAVL 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050 FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KAVL
- the station, KAVL
- 130530Z
- issued 1:30 am EDT (05:30 UTC)
- 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250
- valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050
- from Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KTRI 130753Z 00000KT 1/4SM FG FEW002 12/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01220117 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KTRI
- the station, KTRI
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 1/4SM
- visibility ¼ mile
- FG
- fog
- FEW002
- a few clouds at 200 feet
- 12/12
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A3012
- altimeter setting 30.12 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP179
- sea-level pressure 1017.9 hPa
- T01220117
- temperature 12.2 °C (54 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KTRI 130806Z 1308/1406 00000KT 1SM BR BKN002 TEMPO 1308/1312 1/4SM FG VV001 FM131300 25006KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KTRI
- the station, KTRI
- 130806Z
- issued 08:06 UTC on the 13th
- 1308/1406 00000KT 1SM BR BKN002
- valid from Tue 08:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility 1 mile, mist, a broken layer at 200 feet
- TEMPO 1308/1312 1/4SM FG VV001
- at times from Tue 08:00 UTC to Tue 12:00 UTC: visibility ¼ mile, fog, sky obscured at 100 feet
- FM131300 25006KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
JFZ Richlands, VA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KJFZ 130815Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3014 RMK AO2 T01350126
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJFZ
- the station, KJFZ
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19003KT
- wind from the south at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 14/13
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A3014
- altimeter setting 30.14 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01350126
- temperature 13.5 °C (56 °F), dew point 12.6 °C (55 °F)
CRW Charleston, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCRW 130754Z 00000KT 8SM FEW070 13/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157 VLY FG T01280128 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCRW
- the station, KCRW
- 130754Z
- observed 07:54 UTC on the 13th
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 8SM
- visibility 8 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 13/13
- temperature 13 °C (55 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A3001
- altimeter setting 30.01 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP157
- sea-level pressure 1015.7 hPa
- VLY
- FG
- fog
- T01280128
- temperature 12.8 °C (55 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCRW 130535Z 1306/1406 18004KT 6SM BR FEW001 TEMPO 1308/1312 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001 FM131300 20006KT P6SM FEW250 FM131500 22007KT P6SM FEW250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCRW
- the station, KCRW
- 130535Z
- issued 05:35 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18004KT 6SM BR FEW001
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, a few clouds at 100 feet
- TEMPO 1308/1312 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001
- at times from Tue 08:00 UTC to Tue 12:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility ½ mile, fog, overcast at 100 feet
- FM131300 20006KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131500 22007KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
CKB Clarksburg, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCKB 130753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01220117 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 12/12
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A3001
- altimeter setting 30.01 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP155
- sea-level pressure 1015.5 hPa
- T01220117
- temperature 12.2 °C (54 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCKB 130535Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 130535Z
- issued 05:35 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
PIT Pittsburgh, PA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPIT 130751Z 16003KT 10SM FEW110 FEW250 14/13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01390133 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPIT
- the station, KPIT
- 130751Z
- observed 07:51 UTC on the 13th
- 16003KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW110
- a few clouds at 11,000 feet
- FEW250
- a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- 14/13
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP150
- sea-level pressure 1015.0 hPa
- T01390133
- temperature 13.9 °C (57 °F), dew point 13.3 °C (56 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KPIT 130520Z 1306/1412 18005KT P6SM SCT250 FM130900 18005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150 FM131500 22012G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM140000 24008KT P6SM SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPIT
- the station, KPIT
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1412 18005KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM130900 18005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- FM131500 22012G22KT P6SM SCT150
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM140000 24008KT P6SM SCT100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
BTP Butler, PA
the observation as issued, and in English
SPECI KBTP 130826Z AUTO 17004KT 5SM BR BKN003 14/14 A2997 RMK AO2
- SPECI
- a special observation, issued because the weather changed
- KBTP
- the station, KBTP
- 130826Z
- observed 08:26 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 17004KT
- wind from the south at 4 knots
- 5SM
- visibility 5 miles
- BR
- mist
- BKN003
- a broken layer at 300 feet
- 14/14
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
JHW Jamestown, NY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KJHW 130756Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM BKN100 15/ A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T0150
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJHW
- the station, KJHW
- 130756Z
- observed 07:56 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20008KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN100
- a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- 15/
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP130
- sea-level pressure 1013.0 hPa
- T0150
TAF KJHW 130520Z 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM BKN130 WS020/26035KT FM130700 19007KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/26035KT FM131200 19008KT P6SM BKN070 FM131700 22012G21KT P6SM FEW250 FM132100 24012G21KT P6SM SCT200 FM140200 27009KT P6SM SCT120
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KJHW
- the station, KJHW
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM BKN130 WS020/26035KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 13,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 260° at 35 knots above it
- FM130700 19007KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/26035KT
- from Tue 07:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 260° at 35 knots above it
- FM131200 19008KT P6SM BKN070
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM131700 22012G21KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM132100 24012G21KT P6SM SCT200
- from Tue 21:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM140200 27009KT P6SM SCT120
- from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the west at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 feet
DKK Dunkirk, NY
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KDKK 130753Z AUTO 19013G21KT 10SM FEW110 19/16 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01940156
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDKK
- the station, KDKK
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19013G21KT
- wind from the south at 13 knots, gusting to 21
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW110
- a few clouds at 11,000 feet
- 19/16
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2983
- altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP100
- sea-level pressure 1010.0 hPa
- T01940156
- temperature 19.4 °C (67 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
BUF Buffalo, NY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBUF 130754Z 20008KT 10SM FEW070 18/15 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01780150 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBUF
- the station, KBUF
- 130754Z
- observed 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC)
- 20008KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 18/15
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2981
- altimeter setting 29.81 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP094
- sea-level pressure 1009.4 hPa
- T01780150
- temperature 17.8 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KBUF 130520Z 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080 FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070 FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBUF
- the station, KBUF
- 130520Z
- issued 1:20 am EDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT
- valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 40 knots above it
- FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT
- from Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 250° at 35 knots above it
- PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) to Tue 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 3,500 feet (thunderheads)
- FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080
- from Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090
- from Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 33, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070
- a 30% chance from Tue 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) to Tue 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
- from Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
At BUF when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:13 am EDT (12:13 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, low-level wind shear, a broken layer at 6,000 feet VFR
30% chance between Tue 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 3,500 feet (thunderheads) marginal VFR
The whole forecast for BUF
- From Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, low-level wind shear, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 3,500 feet (thunderheads)
- From Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- From Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 33, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) and 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
The forecast for AVL, the departure
- From Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
BUF: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KBUF 130520Z 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080 FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070 FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
AVL: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KAVL 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050 FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
AVL: 21 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. runway 17/35 closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway all closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) · AVL 10/020
as issued
!AVL 10/020 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2610130400-2610130930
- closed Runway 17/35 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) · AVL 10/019
as issued
!AVL 10/019 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2610130400-2610130930
- closed Taxiway B1, B3, taxiway B between taxiway B1 and taxiway B5 closed until Wed 14 Oct, 11:30 am EDT (15:30 UTC) · AVL 09/116
as issued
!AVL 09/116 AVL TWY B1, B3, TWY B BTN TWY B1 AND TWY B5 CLSD 2609291005-2610141530
- closed Taxiway A between taxiway A3 and taxiway C closed to aircraft wingspan more than 133 ft until Wed 30 Jun, 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC) · AVL 01/023
as issued
!AVL 01/023 AVL TWY A BTN TWY A3 AND TWY C CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 133FT 2601131710-2706302200
BUF: 8 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron TXL F closed until Tue 13 Oct, 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) · BUF 10/090
as issued
!BUF 10/090 BUF APRON TXL F CLSD 2610130122-2610131300
Airports along the way: TRI runway 05/23 closed runway 09/27 closed · PIT runway 10L/28R closed
151 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1022818) 35°17′N 82°29′W (2.7 nautical miles WSW 0A7) 2444.2FT (286.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 1:57 pm EDT (17:57 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 0A7 07/293
as issued
!RDU 07/293 0A7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1022818) 351732.80N0822903.20W (2.7NM WSW 0A7) 2444.2FT (286.1FT AGL) U/S 2607181757-2610161757
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2023-ASO-8052-OE) 35°34′N 82°36′W (7.8 nautical miles northeast N39) 2,396 ft (180 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 25 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · N39 08/382
as issued
!RDU 08/382 N39 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2023-ASO-8052-OE) 353452N0823651W (7.8NM NE N39) 2396FT (180FT AGL) U/S 2608271827-2611252359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018329) 35°42′N 82°35′W (14.2 nautical miles NNE N39) 2431.1FT (303.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 26 Oct, 6:48 pm EDT (22:48 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · N39 07/463
as issued
!RDU 07/463 N39 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018329) 354228.60N0823556.60W (14.2NM NNE N39) 2431.1FT (303.1FT AGL) U/S 2607282248-2610262248
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1043642) 36°22′N 82°13′W (2.3 nautical miles west 0A9) 2072.2FT (282.2FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 6 Dec, 8:53 am EST (13:53 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 0A9 09/141
as issued
!BNA 09/141 0A9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1043642) 362211.00N0821316.00W (2.3NM W 0A9) 2072.2FT (282.2FT AGL) U/S 2609071253-2612061353
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1038402) 36°19′N 82°13′W (3.7 nautical miles southwest 0A9) 2340.9FT (253.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 6:54 am EST (11:54 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 0A9 08/122
as issued
!BNA 08/122 0A9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1038402) 361935.40N0821321.50W (3.7NM SW 0A9) 2340.9FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S 2608051054-2611031154
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1200018) 36°24′N 82°18′W (2.9 nautical miles northeast 0A4) 1950.8FT (274.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 7:30 am EDT (11:30 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 0A4 07/680
as issued
!BNA 07/680 0A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1200018) 362440.40N0821807.00W (2.9NM NE 0A4) 1950.8FT (274.9FT AGL) U/S 2607241130-2610221130
- Navigation aid ILS runway 23 inner marker out of service until Wed 24 Feb, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC), estimated · 59 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · TRI 06/043
as issued
!TRI 06/043 TRI NAV ILS RWY 23 IM U/S 2606171228-2702242359EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 23 outer marker out of service until Wed 24 Feb, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC), estimated · 59 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · TRI 06/042
as issued
!TRI 06/042 TRI NAV ILS RWY 23 OM U/S 2606171227-2702242359EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 05 outer marker out of service until Mon 12 Jul, 5:11 pm EDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 59 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · TRI 06/034
as issued
!TRI 06/034 TRI NAV ILS RWY 05 OM U/S 2606151300-2707122111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1225306) 36°26′N 82°06′W (5.7 nautical miles NNE 0A9) 4631.9FT (419.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 0A9 03/100
as issued
!BNA 03/100 0A9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1225306) 362658.20N0820628.70W (5.7NM NNE 0A9) 4631.9FT (419.9FT AGL) U/S 2603061858-2610302359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018939) 36°43′N 81°56′W (4.7 nautical miles northeast VJI) 2,509 ft (357 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:13 pm EST (22:13 UTC), estimated · 79 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · VJI 10/002
as issued
!VJI 10/002 VJI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018939) 364314.90N0815654.20W (4.7NM NE VJI) 2509FT (357FT AGL) U/S 2610051613-2611192213EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1030690) 36°40′N 82°04′W (1.9 nautical miles WSW VJI) 2278.9FT (196.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 15 Nov, 4:44 pm EST (21:44 UTC) · 79 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · VJI 08/012
as issued
!VJI 08/012 VJI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1030690) 364041.30N0820424.90W (1.9NM WSW VJI) 2278.9FT (196.9FT AGL) U/S 2608172044-2611152144
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1240636) 36°45′N 82°03′W (4.1 nautical miles NNW VJI) 2494.1FT (253.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:04 pm EST (20:04 UTC) · 79 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · VJI 07/014
as issued
!VJI 07/014 VJI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1240636) 364505.20N0820332.90W (4.1NM NNW VJI) 2494.1FT (253.9FT AGL) U/S 2607222004-2611192004
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Mon 1 Feb, 4:11 pm EST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · GZG 07/918
as issued
!DCA 07/918 GZG NAV DME U/S 2607301736-2702012111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1245582) 37°05′N 81°47′W (2.0 nautical miles northeast JFZ) 2438.3FT (255.2FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 5 Feb, 7:56 am EST (12:56 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · JFZ 10/001
as issued
!JFZ 10/001 JFZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245582) 370545.30N0814729.50W (2.0NM NE JFZ) 2438.3FT (255.2FT AGL) U/S 2610081256-2702051256
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2018-AEA-3661-OE) 37°10′N 81°54′W (8.9 nautical miles northwest JFZ) 2,651 ft (350 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 24 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · JFZ 09/007
as issued
!JFZ 09/007 JFZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2018-AEA-3661-OE) 371052N0815451W (8.9NM NW JFZ) 2651FT (350FT AGL) U/S 2609251448-2612242359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1332205) 37°12′N 81°58′W (11.8 nautical miles northwest JFZ) 1,676 ft (254 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · JFZ 08/007
as issued
!JFZ 08/007 JFZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1332205) 371218.00N0815826.06W (11.8NM NW JFZ) 1676FT (254FT AGL) U/S 2608290019-2611192359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1274921) 37°06′N 81°38′W (7.8 nautical miles ENE JFZ) 2935.0FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 9 Nov, 3:05 pm EST (20:05 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · JFZ 08/002
as issued
!JFZ 08/002 JFZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1274921) 370636.00N0813851.90W (7.8NM ENE JFZ) 2935.0FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2608111905-2611092005
- Navigation aid ILS runway 25 DME out of service until Fri 5 Nov 2027, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 109 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · JFZ 06/008
as issued
!JFZ 06/008 JFZ NAV ILS RWY 25 DME U/S 2606241007-2711052000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1032198) 37°14′N 81°44′W (11.2 nautical miles NNE JFZ) 3308.1FT (201.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 12 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 119 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · JFZ 08/004
as issued
!JFZ 08/004 JFZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1032198) 371439.00N0814450.50W (11.2NM NNE JFZ) 3308.1FT (201.1FT AGL) U/S 2608121027-2611122359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1292012) 37°38′N 81°33′W (2.8 nautical miles northeast I16) 2588.6FT (351.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 27 Oct, 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · I16 09/228
as issued
!EKN 09/228 I16 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1292012) 373844.90N0813309.50W (2.8NM NE I16) 2588.6FT (351.0FT AGL) U/S 2609271220-2610272300
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1244085) 37°50′N 81°14′W (6.3 nautical miles WNW BKW) 2760.2FT (290.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 9 Nov, 8:48 pm EST (01:48 UTC) · 158 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BKW 08/016
as issued
!BKW 08/016 BKW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1244085) 375024.60N0811429.50W (6.3NM WNW BKW) 2760.2FT (290.0FT AGL) U/S 2608120048-2611100148
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1219955) 37°50′N 81°12′W (5.0 nautical miles northwest BKW) 2777.2FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) · 158 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · BKW 07/020
as issued
!BKW 07/020 BKW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1219955) 375035.20N0811211.00W (5.0NM NW BKW) 2777.2FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2607191411-2610180400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005987) 38°03′N 81°20′W (19.2 nautical miles NNW BKW) 2649.9FT (419.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 14 Nov, 9:04 am EST (14:04 UTC) · 168 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · BKW 08/022
as issued
!BKW 08/022 BKW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005987) 380319.20N0812054.60W (19.2NM NNW BKW) 2649.9FT (419.9FT AGL) U/S 2608161304-2611141404
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1218559) 38°07′N 81°26′W (16.3 nautical miles SSE CRW) 1489.8FT (318.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 14 Nov, 7:01 am EST (12:01 UTC) · 168 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · CRW 08/101
as issued
!CRW 08/101 CRW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1218559) 380752.60N0812627.40W (16.3NM SSE CRW) 1489.8FT (318.9FT AGL) U/S 2608161101-2611141201
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1297568) 38°23′N 81°12′W (17.9 nautical miles east CRW) 1859.9FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 8 Dec, 7:57 pm EST (00:57 UTC) · 188 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CRW 10/028
as issued
!CRW 10/028 CRW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1297568) 382327.70N0811241.10W (17.9NM E CRW) 1859.9FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2610090057-2612090057
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1033486) 38°23′N 81°15′W (15.7 nautical miles east CRW) 1832.7FT (325.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 5 Feb, 1:49 pm EST (18:49 UTC) · 188 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · CRW 10/026
as issued
!CRW 10/026 CRW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1033486) 382305.00N0811532.10W (15.7NM E CRW) 1832.7FT (325.8FT AGL) U/S 2610081849-2702051849
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1296089) 38°22′N 81°11′W (16.9 nautical miles WNW SXL) 1909.1FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 8 Dec, 1:32 pm EST (18:32 UTC) · 188 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · SXL 10/062
as issued
!EKN 10/062 SXL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1296089) 382207.00N0811113.60W (16.9NM WNW SXL) 1909.1FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2610081839-2612081832
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1292582) 38°24′N 81°08′W (16.5 nautical miles northwest SXL) 1739.2FT (350.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 188 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · SXL 08/202
as issued
!EKN 08/202 SXL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1292582) 382417.10N0810846.40W (16.5NM NW SXL) 1739.2FT (350.1FT AGL) U/S 2608180427-2610182359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1306900) 38°29′N 81°07′W (19 nautical miles southeast 55I) 1,522 ft (309 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:30 pm EST (20:30 UTC), estimated · 198 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 55I 10/027
as issued
!EKN 10/027 55I OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1306900) 382939.10N0810737.10W (19NM SE 55I) 1522FT (309FT AGL) U/S 2610051431-2611192030EST
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes 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 AVL 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC), at BUF 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 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: Asheville Regional, Buffalo Niagara International.