Laurence G Hanscom Field to Pittsburgh International BED → PIT
419 nautical miles (482 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 257°, about 273° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 28 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 1-knot tailwind), arriving about 2:22 am EDT (06:22 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BED is marginal VFR, wind from the northeast (050°) at 6 knots; PIT is IFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) 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 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
- SIGMET 7E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 33,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 11:55 pm EDT (03:55 UTC). Near the route, 359 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120155 MKCE WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 7E VALID UNTIL 0355Z PA MD VA DC WV OH FROM 10NNE JST-30WNW SBY-40ENE RIC-50SW BKW-20SE APE-10NNE JST AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL330.
- 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 369 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 70 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 409 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 13,000 ft. Over the first 210 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 299 nm of the route.
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 BED.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- A333 at 15,000 ft, 42 nm northeast, 9:37 pm EDT (01:37 UTC): moderate chop turbulence up to 15,000 ft, remarks: during the climb. At the departure end, 42 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PSM UA /OV PSM/TM 0137/FL150/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP BLO 150/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PSM
- Where
- over PSM
- Time
- 01:37 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A333
- Turbulence
- moderate chop below 15,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- A321 at 5,000 ft, 34 nm southeast, 8:46 pm EDT (00:46 UTC): moderate turbulence from 5,000 ft to 15,000 ft. At the departure end, 34 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV BOS150020/TM 0046/FL050/TP A321/TB MOD 150-050
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (150°) of BOS
- Time
- 00:46 UTC
- Height
- at 5,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- moderate from 15,000 ft to 5,000 ft
- BCS3 at 18,000 ft, 50 nm south, 8:17 pm EDT (00:17 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: moderate CHOP180-210 smooth above 22,000 ft. At the departure end, 50 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
EWB UA /OV EWB/TM 0017/FL180/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP/RM MOD CHOP180-210 SMOOTH ABOVE FL220
- Report
- a routine report filed through EWB
- Where
- over EWB
- Time
- 00:17 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- moderate CHOP180-210 smooth above 22,000 ft
- BCS3 at 12,000 ft, 29 nm southeast, 8:11 pm EDT (00:11 UTC): moderate turbulence, rain, remarks: ssoxs dept from 12,000 ft to 16,000 ft. At the departure end, 29 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV BOS200020/TM 0011/FL120/TP BCS3/WX RA+/TB MOD/RM SSOXS DEPT 120-160
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- 20 nm south (200°) of BOS
- Time
- 00:11 UTC
- Height
- at 12,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Weather
- ra+
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ssoxs dept from 12,000 ft to 16,000 ft
- GLF4 at 10,000 ft, 3 nm north, 9:03 pm EDT (01:03 UTC): moderate turbulence above 10,000 ft, light rain, remarks: instrument conditions. 50 nm along the route, 3 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
BDL UA /OV CEF060010/TM 0103/FL100/TP GLF4/WX -RA/TB MOD 100/RM IMC
- Report
- a routine report filed through BDL
- Where
- 10 nm northeast (060°) of CEF
- Time
- 01:03 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Weather
- light rain
- Turbulence
- moderate at 10,000 ft
- Remarks
- instrument conditions
- E75S at 16,000 ft, 21 nm southeast, 8:28 pm EDT (00:28 UTC): moderate chop turbulence. 90 nm along the route, 21 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
POU UA /OV PWL100025/TM 0028/FL160/TP E75S/TB MOD CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through POU
- Where
- 25 nm east (100°) of PWL
- Time
- 00:28 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- B752 at 30,000 ft, 47 nm south, 10:26 pm EDT (02:26 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zob. 319 nm along the route, 47 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
HGR UA /OV THS010020/TM 0226/FL300/TP B752/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through HGR
- Where
- 20 nm north (010°) of THS
- Time
- 02:26 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- zob
- B38M at 29,000 ft, 40 nm south, 8:55 pm EDT (00:55 UTC): moderate turbulence above 29,000 ft, remarks: zob. At the destination end, 40 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
MPG UA /OV AIR120030/TM 0055/FL290/TP B38M /TB OCNL MOD 290/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through MPG
- Where
- 30 nm southeast (120°) of AIR
- Time
- 00:55 UTC
- Height
- at 29,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional moderate at 29,000 ft
- Remarks
- zob
- B38M descending, 29 nm north, 10:14 pm EDT (02:14 UTC): remarks: mod-hvy precip. At the departure end, 29 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
MHT UA /OV RWY 17/TM 0214/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK 015/RM MOD-HVY PRECIP
- Report
- a routine report filed through MHT
- Where
- runway 17
- Time
- 02:14 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Sky
- at 1,500 ft
- Remarks
- mod-hvy precip
- UAL42 at 35,000 ft, 18 nm east, 10:02 pm EDT (02:02 UTC): light turbulence, -45 °C, wind 256° at 85 knots. At the departure end, 18 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL42 4232N 07054W 0202 F350 MS45 256/085KT TB LIGHT SK ON TOP IC NONE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- BCS3 at 600 ft, 14 nm east, 9:20 pm EDT (01:20 UTC): a broken layer above 600 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 22L bos. At the departure end, 14 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV KBOS040002/TM 0120/FL006/TP BCS3/SK BKN006/RM DURD RY 22L BOS
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- 2 nm northeast (040°) of KBOS
- Time
- 01:20 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Sky
- a broken layer from 600 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 22L bos
- E75S at 12,000 ft, 50 nm south, 8:59 pm EDT (00:59 UTC): light turbulence, remarks: during the climb from 12,000 ft to 17,000 ft smooth above 18,000 ft. At the departure end, 50 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
EWB UA /OV EWB/TM 0059/FL120/TP E75S/TB LGT MOD/RM DURC 120-170 SMOOTH ABOVE 180
- Report
- a routine report filed through EWB
- Where
- over EWB
- Time
- 00:59 UTC
- Height
- at 12,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Turbulence
- light moderate
- Remarks
- during the climb from 12,000 ft to 17,000 ft smooth above 18,000 ft
- A321 , 14 nm southeast, 8:56 pm EDT (00:56 UTC): remarks: braking action fair during landing runway 22L bos. At the departure end, 14 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV KBOS/TM 0056/FL000/TP A321/RM BRAKING ACTION FAIR DURING LANDING RY 22L BOS
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- over KBOS
- Time
- 00:56 UTC
- Height
- at 0 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Remarks
- braking action fair during landing runway 22L bos
- E55P at 600 ft, 0 nm south, 8:48 pm EDT (00:48 UTC): overcast above 600 ft. At the departure end, 0 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
BED UA /OV BED/TM 0048/FL006/TP E55P/SK OVC006
- Report
- a routine report filed through BED
- Where
- over BED
- Time
- 00:48 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- E55P
- Sky
- overcast from 600 ft
15 more routine reports are on the map.
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 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 (BOS, BDL, ALB, AVP, PSB, AGC). 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 | 350° at 4 kt | −1 kt | 13 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 28 min | 2:22 am EDT (06:22 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 310° at 10 kt | +5 kt | 11 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 39 min | 2:33 am EDT (06:33 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 300° at 14 kt | +9 kt | 8 °C | 111 kt | 3 h 46 min | 2:40 am EDT (06:40 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 280° at 15 kt | +13 kt | 5 °C | 107 kt | 3 h 55 min | 2:49 am EDT (06:49 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 270° at 17 kt | +16 kt | 2 °C | 104 kt | 4 h 02 min | 2:56 am EDT (06:56 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | +18 kt | -3 °C | 102 kt | 4 h 06 min | 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 270° at 22 kt | +21 kt | -8 °C | 99 kt | 4 h 14 min | 3:08 am EDT (07:08 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 24 kt | +23 kt | -11 °C | 97 kt | 4 h 19 min | 3:13 am EDT (07:13 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 30 kt | +29 kt | -22 °C | 91 kt | 4 h 36 min | 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 43 kt | +42 kt | -35 °C | 78 kt | 5 h 22 min | 4:16 am EDT (08:16 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 56 kt | +54 kt | -41 °C | 66 kt | 6 h 21 min | 5:15 am EDT (09:15 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 56 kt | +55 kt | -49 °C | 65 kt | 6 h 27 min | 5:21 am EDT (09:21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | used from 0 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 110/20 | 200/26 12° | 280/24 8° | 260/29 3° | 250/47 -10° | 230/59 -19° | 230/74 -33° | 240/95 -41° | 240/96 -53° |
| BDL | used from 50 nm out; 17 nm from the line | 120/24 | 290/23 12° | 280/21 8° | 250/36 3° | 250/41 -11° | 230/48 -21° | 230/78 -32° | 230/96 -41° | 230/86 -52° |
| ALB | used from 100 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 120/9 | 270/8 10° | L/V 5° | 260/9 1° | 260/34 -10° | 250/42 -22° | 240/57 -35° | 240/70 -42° | 240/65 -50° |
| AVP | used from 150 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 150/5 | 350/13 12° | 270/20 8° | 260/17 4° | 260/25 -11° | 240/31 -22° | 240/54 -35° | 230/61 -41° | 240/55 -49° |
| PSB | used from 250 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 360/13 13° | 330/14 7° | 300/11 3° | 290/12 -11° | 240/23 -23° | 270/25 -36° | 250/34 -40° | 250/45 -48° | |
| AGC | used from 349 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 350/14 | 330/20 11° | 340/18 8° | 330/17 3° | 340/22 -11° | 340/31 -22° | 330/33 -36° | 300/34 -41° | 300/35 -47° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BED Bedford, MA | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 3,100 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet Weather: heavy rain, mist | from the northeast (050°) at 6 knots | 3 mi | 3,100 ft | 132 ft | 10:41 pm EDT (02:41 UTC) |
| ORH Worcester, MA | 30 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the north-northeast (030°) at 11 knots, gusting to 17 | 1.25 mi | 200 ft | 1,009 ft | 02:45 UTC |
| CEF Springfield/Chicopee, MA | 60 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the north-northeast (020°) at 7 knots | 4 mi | 400 ft | 241 ft | 02:25 UTC |
| POU Poughkeepsie, NY | 120 nm out, 21 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 500 feet, scattered clouds at 1,400 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north (360°) at 6 knots | 4 mi | 2,000 ft | 163 ft | 02:33 UTC |
| MSV Monticello, NY | 160 nm out, 6 nm south of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: light rain | from the east-northeast (070°) at 8 knots | 9 mi | 400 ft | 1,403 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA | 210 nm out, 15 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,300 feet | from the northeast (040°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,300 ft | 961 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| IPT Williamsport, PA | 260 nm out, 5 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 900 feet, a broken layer at 1,600 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet | calm | 8 mi | 1,600 ft | 528 ft | 02:17 UTC |
| UNV State College, PA | 309 nm out, 14 nm south of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northeast (020°) at 6 knots | 2 mi | 300 ft | 1,231 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| IDI Indiana, PA | 369 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,500 feet | from the east (090°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 1,500 ft | 1,419 ft | 21:55 UTC |
| LBE Latrobe, PA | 389 nm out, 25 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,800 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 1,198 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| PIT Pittsburgh, PA | destination | IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 1,202 ft | 10:51 pm EDT (02:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,419 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PIT when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 2:22 am EDT (06:22 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 800 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PIT
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 800 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 700 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for BED, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 3 knots, visibility 4 miles, rain, mist, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 2 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 1½ miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 300 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 4 knots, visibility 2 miles, mist, overcast at 300 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC) and 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 1 mile, light rain showers, mist, overcast at 100 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 9,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
- 6/8829 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 13 nm from the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 13 nm from the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
Daylight
Sunset at BED 6:08 pm EDT (22:08 UTC), at PIT 6:45 pm EDT (22:45 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:13 pm EDT (23:13 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at PIT is before sunrise there (7:28 am EDT (11:28 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: Laurence G Hanscom Field, Pittsburgh International.