Laurence G Hanscom Field to Savannah/Hilton Head International BED → SAV
780 nautical miles (897 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 220°, about 236° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16W). At 120 knots that is 7 h 53 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 21-knot headwind), arriving about 5:34 am EDT (09:34 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BED is IFR, wind from the northeast (050°) at 6 knots; SAV is VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) 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: 3 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 2E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 10:55 pm EDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 130 to 180 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120055 MKCE WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 2E VALID UNTIL 0255Z CT NY NJ PA DE MD AND NJ NY CT CSTL WTRS FROM 30NE SAX-30SSW HTO-30ESE EMI-50WSW HAR-30NE SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22020KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- SIGMET 3E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 10:55 pm EDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 410 to 480 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120055 MKCE WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 3E VALID UNTIL 0255Z PA MD VA NC WV OH KY FROM 20NE APE-30SE JST-30SSE DCA-40SW ECG-70NNW HMV-20NE APE AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- 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 350 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 30 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 40 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 13,000 ft. Over the first 180 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
- urgent PC12 at 11,000 ft, 5 nm southeast, 7:29 pm EDT (23:29 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: during the descent on wipor arrival. 60 nm along the route, 5 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
IJD UUA /OV ORW340007/TM 2329/FL110/TP PC12/TB MOD 110-100 SEV 100-080/RM DURD ON WIPOR ARR
- Report
- an urgent report filed through IJD
- Where
- 7 nm north (340°) of ORW
- Time
- 23:29 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Turbulence
- moderate from 11,000 ft to 10,000 ft severe from 10,000 ft to 8,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent on wipor arrival
- urgent CL60 at 800 ft, 30 nm northwest, 6:44 pm EDT (22:44 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: low-level wind shear +10/-10 during the descent onf runway 16. 130 nm along the route, 30 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
HPN UUA /OV HPN/TM 2244/FL008/TP CL60/TB MOD CHOP/RM LLWS +10/-10 DURD ONF RWY16
- Report
- an urgent report filed through HPN
- Where
- over HPN
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- CL60
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- low-level wind shear +10/-10 during the descent onf runway 16
- 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 13,000 ft, 15 nm southeast, 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC): moderate turbulence from 13,000 ft to 16,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the climb. At the departure end, 15 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV BOS18005/TM 2303/FL130/TP BCS3/WX +RA/TB MOD 130-160/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- BOS18005
- Time
- 23:03 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate from 13,000 ft to 16,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- BCS3 at 12,000 ft, 27 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, 27 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
- BCS3 at 18,000 ft, 42 nm southeast, 8:17 pm EDT (00:17 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: moderate CHOP180-210 smooth above 22,000 ft. At the departure end, 42 nm southeast 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
- GLF4 at 10,000 ft, 30 nm northwest, 9:03 pm EDT (01:03 UTC): moderate turbulence above 10,000 ft, light rain, remarks: instrument conditions. 40 nm along the route, 30 nm northwest 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, 3 nm north, 7:35 pm EDT (23:35 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence above 16,000 ft, remarks: moderate in +ra to light chop. 40 nm along the route, 3 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
SFZ UA /OV PUT360003/TM 2335/FL160/TP E75S/TB MOD 160 CAT/RM MOD IN +RA TO LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through SFZ
- Where
- 3 nm north (360°) of PUT
- Time
- 23:35 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Turbulence
- moderate at 16,000 ft clear-air turbulence
- Remarks
- moderate in +ra to light chop
- PC12 at 10,000 ft, 3 nm south, 7:53 pm EDT (23:53 UTC): moderate turbulence. 60 nm along the route, 3 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
BDL UA /OV HFD100017/TM 2353/FL100/TP PC12/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through BDL
- Where
- 17 nm east (100°) of HFD
- Time
- 23:53 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Turbulence
- moderate
- E75S at 16,000 ft, 34 nm northwest, 8:28 pm EDT (00:28 UTC): moderate chop turbulence. 80 nm along the route, 34 nm northwest 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
- BCS3 at 8,000 ft, 18 nm southeast, 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: during the descent. 90 nm along the route, 18 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
JPX UA /OV JPX360010/TM 2258/FL080/TP BCS3/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through JPX
- Where
- 10 nm north (360°) of JPX
- Time
- 22:58 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- BCS3 at 4,000 ft, 5 nm northwest, 8:42 pm EDT (00:42 UTC): moderate turbulence, imc. 120 nm along the route, 5 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BDR UA /OV BDR180010/TM 0042/FL040/TP BCS3/WX IMC/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through BDR
- Where
- 10 nm south (180°) of BDR
- Time
- 00:42 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Weather
- instrument conditions
- Turbulence
- moderate
- TBM9 descending, 2 nm east, 7:45 pm EDT (23:45 UTC): moderate turbulence, a broken layer above 700 ft. 130 nm along the route, 2 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ISP UA /OV ISP/TM 2345/FLDURD/TP TBM9/SK BKN007/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ISP
- Where
- over ISP
- Time
- 23:45 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- TBM9
- Sky
- a broken layer from 700 ft
- Turbulence
- moderate
- TBM9 descending, 2 nm east, 6:55 pm EDT (22:55 UTC): moderate turbulence, a broken layer above 700 ft. 130 nm along the route, 2 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ISP UA /OV ISP/TM 2255/FLDURD/TP TBM9/SK BKN007/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ISP
- Where
- over ISP
- Time
- 22:55 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- TBM9
- Sky
- a broken layer from 700 ft
- Turbulence
- moderate
16 more routine reports are on the map.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 10 forecast points nearest it (BOS, BDL, JFK, ACY, ORF, RIC, RDU, FLO, CHS, SAV). 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 | 210° at 22 kt | +21 kt | 99 kt | 7 h 53 min | 5:34 am EDT (09:34 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 220° at 23 kt | +23 kt | 12 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 02 min | 5:43 am EDT (09:43 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | +27 kt | 11 °C | 93 kt | 8 h 23 min | 6:04 am EDT (10:04 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 31 kt | +30 kt | 8 °C | 90 kt | 8 h 40 min | 6:21 am EDT (10:21 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 35 kt | +33 kt | 5 °C | 87 kt | 8 h 58 min | 6:39 am EDT (10:39 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 39 kt | +36 kt | 1 °C | 84 kt | 9 h 17 min | 6:58 am EDT (10:58 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 43 kt | +40 kt | -3 °C | 80 kt | 9 h 45 min | 7:26 am EDT (11:26 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 46 kt | +43 kt | -6 °C | 77 kt | 10 h 08 min | 7:49 am EDT (11:49 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 58 kt | +57 kt | -16 °C | 63 kt | 12 h 23 min | 10:04 am EDT (14:04 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 71 kt | +71 kt | -30 °C | 49 kt | 15 h 55 min | 1:36 pm EDT (17:36 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 75 kt | +76 kt | -41 °C | 44 kt | 17 h 44 min | 3:25 pm EDT (19:25 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 77 kt | +76 kt | -53 °C | 44 kt | 17 h 44 min | 3:25 pm EDT (19:25 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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; 31 nm from the line | 160/27 | 190/23 9° | 260/20 7° | 260/32 1° | 250/48 -7° | 240/56 -17° | 240/59 -33° | 250/75 -43° | 250/94 -55° |
| BDL | used from 50 nm out; 29 nm from the line | 140/28 | 180/29 10° | 220/38 8° | 250/30 3° | 250/40 -8° | 240/46 -18° | 240/58 -32° | 240/80 -41° | 240/89 -55° |
| JFK | used from 100 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 140/43 | 170/35 13° | 230/18 9° | 250/25 5° | 240/40 -7° | 230/50 -17° | 230/75 -31° | 230/78 -41° | 230/88 -53° |
| ACY | used from 200 nm out; 9 nm from the line | 230/15 | 230/22 15° | 230/31 11° | 230/27 6° | 230/40 -7° | 230/51 -17° | 230/71 -31° | 230/81 -41° | 230/86 -53° |
| ORF | used from 300 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 210/45 | 210/41 15° | 210/39 13° | 220/37 7° | 230/55 -5° | 230/65 -16° | 220/71 -30° | 220/75 -40° | 220/72 -53° |
| RIC | used from 400 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 190/33 | 200/29 14° | 210/31 12° | 210/38 6° | 230/42 -7° | 230/68 -16° | 220/84 -29° | 220/86 -40° | 220/81 -52° |
| RDU | used from 450 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 240/28 | 250/22 10° | 230/30 11° | 230/40 7° | 230/45 -4° | 220/69 -15° | 220/83 -29° | 210/84 -40° | 220/75 -52° |
| FLO | used from 600 nm out; 15 nm from the line | 240/25 | 270/23 11° | 250/36 10° | 240/38 7° | 240/50 -4° | 230/66 -15° | 220/75 -30° | 210/77 -40° | 220/73 -52° |
| CHS | used from 650 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 260/22 | 280/26 12° | 260/37 12° | 250/40 8° | 240/54 -4° | 230/55 -15° | 220/61 -31° | 200/66 -41° | 210/62 -52° |
| SAV | used from 750 nm out; 15 nm from the line | 260/18 | 290/26 13° | 270/33 12° | 260/40 9° | 240/47 -5° | 230/53 -16° | 220/61 -31° | 210/64 -41° | 210/64 -52° |
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 | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: heavy rain, mist | from the northeast (050°) at 6 knots | 2 mi | 500 ft | 132 ft | 8:51 pm EDT (00:51 UTC) |
| ORH Worcester, MA | 30 nm out, 13 nm northwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: heavy rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 6 knots | 1.75 mi | 200 ft | 1,009 ft | 01:17 UTC |
| ISP New York, NY | 130 nm out, 2 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, a broken layer at 2,200 feet, overcast at 3,300 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (050°) at 10 knots, gusting to 17 | 3 mi | 800 ft | 98 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| ACY Atlantic City, NJ | 230 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 knots | 2 mi | 200 ft | 74 ft | 01:34 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 310 nm out, 8 nm south of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 52 ft | 00:54 UTC |
| TGI Tangier, VA | 350 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 5 ft | ||||
| PHF Newport News, VA | 400 nm out, 13 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 11 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | none | 42 ft | 00:54 UTC |
| IXA Roanoke Rapids, NC | 470 nm out, 2 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,400 feet, a broken layer at 5,500 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 144 ft | 01:35 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 570 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 189 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| FLO Florence, SC | 640 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 146 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| HXD Hilton Head Island, SC | 760 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 19 ft | 01:35 UTC |
| SAV Savannah, GA | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 5,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 50 ft | 8:53 pm EDT (00:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,009 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SAV when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:34 am EDT (09:34 UTC)
Wind from the west at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for SAV
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
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 15 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 11 nm from the route, 40 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 11 nm from the route, 290 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 11 nm from the route, 290 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 17 nm from the route, 580 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8713 Maxton, NC, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 12 nm from the route, 600 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at BED 6:08 pm EDT (22:08 UTC), at SAV 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:20 pm EDT (23:20 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at SAV is before sunrise there (7:26 am EDT (11:26 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, Savannah/Hilton Head International.