Asheville Regional to Miami International AVL → MIA
590 nautical miles (679 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 168°, about 175° magnetic at the departure end (variation 7W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 39 min at the quickest height in today's winds (3,500 ft, a 7-knot tailwind), arriving about 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now AVL is marginal VFR, wind from the north (360°) at 6 knots; MIA is VFR, wind calm. 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: 442 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 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the first 30 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the first 89 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Near the route, at the departure end.
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
- B38M at 36,000 ft, 47 nm west, 12:28 am EDT (04:28 UTC): light chop turbulence. 226 nm along the route, 47 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
AMG UA /OV AMG/TM 0428/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through AMG
- Where
- over AMG
- Time
- 04:28 UTC
- Height
- at 36,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- A321 at 35,000 ft, 24 nm west, 12:26 am EDT (04:26 UTC): light chop turbulence. 413 nm along the route, 24 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0426/FL350/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 04:26 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
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 (GSP, CAE, SAV, JAX, MLB, MIA). 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 | 290° at 12 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 300° at 12 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 290° at 14 kt | −7 kt | 13 °C | 127 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 280° at 16 kt | −7 kt | 11 °C | 127 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 280° at 19 kt | −7 kt | 8 °C | 127 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 270° at 21 kt | −5 kt | 4 °C | 125 kt | 4 h 43 min | 6:14 am EDT (10:14 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 270° at 23 kt | −4 kt | 0 °C | 124 kt | 4 h 45 min | 6:16 am EDT (10:16 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 260° at 25 kt | −2 kt | -5 °C | 122 kt | 4 h 50 min | 6:21 am EDT (10:21 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 26 kt | −2 kt | -6 °C | 122 kt | 4 h 50 min | 6:21 am EDT (10:21 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 29 kt | −1 kt | -17 °C | 121 kt | 4 h 53 min | 6:24 am EDT (10:24 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 32 kt | +11 kt | -32 °C | 109 kt | 5 h 25 min | 6:56 am EDT (10:56 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 37 kt | +21 kt | -40 °C | 99 kt | 5 h 58 min | 7:29 am EDT (11:29 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 34 kt | +16 kt | -51 °C | 104 kt | 5 h 40 min | 7:11 am EDT (11:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP | used from 0 nm out; 14 nm from the line | 320/22 | 340/19 13° | 320/18 8° | 310/24 5° | 300/34 -7° | 300/36 -18° | 290/30 -33° | 300/32 -39° | 320/42 -49° |
| CAE | used from 98 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 330/15 | 330/13 12° | 330/22 9° | 300/26 6° | 280/33 -7° | 270/38 -18° | 250/45 -33° | 240/46 -40° | 270/38 -49° |
| SAV | used from 148 nm out; 44 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 246 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 394 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
| MIA | used from 541 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 150/7 | 140/5 17° | 160/5 14° | L/V 9° | 230/8 -5° | 230/8 -17° | 150/11 -32° | 150/25 -41° | 180/29 -51° |
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 | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,800 feet | from the north (360°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 2,800 ft | 2,163 ft | 1:12 am EDT (05:12 UTC) |
| GYH Greenville, SC | 39 nm out, 2 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 955 ft | 05:15 UTC |
| DNL Augusta, GA | 118 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | VFR | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 422 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| AGS Augusta, GA | 128 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 145 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| LHW Fort Stewart (Hinesville), GA | 216 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| JAX Jacksonville, FL | 295 nm out, 19 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 29 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| SGJ St Augustine, FL | 335 nm out, 7 nm west of the line, tower | reported, no category | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 9 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| DAB Daytona Beach, FL | 384 nm out, 2 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 34 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| TIX Titusville, FL | 423 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet | calm | 7 mi | none | 34 ft | 00:47 UTC |
| FPR Fort Pierce, FL | 492 nm out, 15 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 9 mi | none | 23 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| FXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | 571 nm out, 11 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 13 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| MIA Miami, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 9 ft | 12:53 am EDT (04:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,163 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MIA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MIA
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
The forecast for AVL, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): a broken layer at 3,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 16 knots, gusting to 29, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 2 nm from the route, 305 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 15 nm from the route, 315 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 3 nm from the route, 384 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 403 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 22 nm from the route, 541 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at AVL 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC), at MIA 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:19 pm EDT (23:19 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MIA is before sunrise there (7:18 am EDT (11:18 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: Asheville Regional, Miami International.