The U.S. aircraft register, updated daily
Plan a flight · Tue 3:19 am MDT (09:19 UTC)

Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field to St. Louis Lambert International BFF → STL

633 nautical miles (729 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 103°, about 093° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 19 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 71-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:38 am CDT (12:38 UTC). Right now BFF is IFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 10 knots; STL is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) 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: 2 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.

The return flight

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 C26C: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 35 knots, until 4:55 am MDT (10:55 UTC). Near the route, 376 nm along the route.
    as issued
    WSUS32 KKCI 130855
    MKCC WST 130855
    CONVECTIVE SIGMET 26C
    VALID UNTIL 1055Z
    MO IA
    FROM 30NNW DSM-20SSE DSM-40SSE OVR-20NNW OVR-30NNW DSM
    AREA TS MOV FROM 21035KT. TOPS TO FL340.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 9E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 168 nm of the route.
  • AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 30 nm of the route.
  • AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the last 228 nm of the route.

Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft, over the first 30 nm of the route. AIRMET in force: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground), over the last 228 nm of 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 BFF.

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 7 forecast points nearest it (BFF, ONL, GRI, OMA, MKC, COU, STL). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.

HeightAverage windHead- or tailwindTemperatureGround speedTime en routeArrival
3,500 ft270° at 18 kt−16 kt136 kt4 h 39 min8:58 am CDT (13:58 UTC)
5,500 ft240° at 14 kt−9 kt17 °C129 kt4 h 54 min9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC)
7,500 ft240° at 19 kt−13 kt16 °C133 kt4 h 46 min9:05 am CDT (14:05 UTC)
9,500 ft240° at 24 kt−17 kt11 °C137 kt4 h 37 min8:56 am CDT (13:56 UTC)
11,500 ft240° at 26 kt−18 kt6 °C138 kt4 h 35 min8:54 am CDT (13:54 UTC)
13,500 ft240° at 29 kt−22 kt1 °C142 kt4 h 27 min8:46 am CDT (13:46 UTC)
15,500 ft250° at 33 kt−25 kt-3 °C145 kt4 h 22 min8:41 am CDT (13:41 UTC)
17,500 ft250° at 36 kt−29 kt-8 °C149 kt4 h 15 min8:34 am CDT (13:34 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180250° at 37 kt−30 kt-9 °C150 kt4 h 13 min8:32 am CDT (13:32 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240260° at 53 kt−45 kt-22 °C165 kt3 h 50 min8:09 am CDT (13:09 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300250° at 84 kt−71 kt-29 °C191 kt3 h 19 min7:38 am CDT (12:38 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340250° at 82 kt−68 kt-37 °C188 kt3 h 22 min7:41 am CDT (12:41 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390250° at 77 kt−65 kt-49 °C185 kt3 h 25 min7:44 am CDT (12:44 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
PointFrom3,0006,0009,00012,00018,00024,00030,00034,00039,000
BFFused from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line110/11240/19 9°220/29 3°230/34 -13°230/57 -25°220/109 -31°220/125 -38°220/123 -48°
ONLused from 99 nm out; 119 nm from the line150/16 14°230/21 12°240/23 4°240/44 -11°250/66 -23°240/109 -29°240/109 -37°250/104 -48°
GRIused from 148 nm out; 71 nm from the line220/28 18°240/32 13°240/28 5°240/41 -9°250/61 -23°250/99 -29°250/94 -37°250/93 -49°
OMAused from 297 nm out; 62 nm from the line070/9250/21 19°260/24 12°260/29 4°260/53 -9°260/62 -21°260/92 -28°260/83 -37°260/79 -49°
MKCused from 396 nm out; 51 nm from the line250/26260/24 19°240/26 13°250/31 5°250/31 -7°260/46 -20°270/73 -28°270/67 -37°270/57 -49°
COUused from 495 nm out; 41 nm from the line270/30290/13 18°250/16 14°240/23 6°270/33 -7°280/44 -20°280/69 -29°280/65 -38°280/55 -49°
STLused from 594 nm out; 20 nm from the line280/33270/18 19°230/16 13°230/21 6°270/29 -8°280/42 -20°290/71 -28°300/68 -38°300/59 -48°

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

AirportWhereConditionsWindVisibilityCeilingElevationReported
BFF Scottsbluff, NE departure IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet Weather: mist from the north-northeast (030°) at 10 knots 4 mi 800 ft 3,967 ft 2:53 am MDT (08:53 UTC)
OKS Oshkosh, NE 59 nm out, 15 nm south of the line no report just now 3,394 ft
OGA Ogallala, NE 89 nm out, 25 nm south of the line marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet from the east-northeast (070°) at 8 knots 10+ mi 1,100 ft 3,279 ft 08:55 UTC
LBF North Platte, NE 139 nm out, 12 nm south of the line marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,300 feet from the east-northeast (060°) at 8 knots 10+ mi 1,300 ft 2,777 ft 08:53 UTC
GRI Grand Island, NE 247 nm out, 8 nm north of the line, tower VFR from the northeast (050°) at 4 knots 10+ mi none 1,847 ft 08:53 UTC
FMZ Fairmont, NE 287 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line no report just now 1,636 ft
LNK Lincoln, NE 317 nm out, 21 nm north of the line, tower VFR from the north-northeast (020°) at 5 knots 10+ mi none 1,218 ft 08:54 UTC
STJ St Joseph, MO 416 nm out, 15 nm southwest of the line, tower VFR from the north (350°) at 5 knots 10+ mi none 826 ft 08:53 UTC
CHT Chillicothe, MO 475 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line VFR from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 knots 10+ mi none 783 ft 08:15 UTC
MYJ Mexico, MO 564 nm out, 3 nm west of the line VFR from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots 10+ mi none 822 ft 08:15 UTC
FYG Washington, MO 613 nm out, 20 nm southwest of the line VFR calm 10+ mi none 487 ft 08:15 UTC
STL St Louis, MO destination VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 15,000 feet from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots 10+ mi none 617 ft 3:51 am CDT (08:51 UTC)

The highest airport on this list sits at 3,967 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

BFF Scottsbluff, NE

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBFF 130853Z AUTO 03010KT 4SM BR OVC008 07/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00720067 50014
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KBFF
the station, KBFF
130853Z
observed 2:53 am MDT (08:53 UTC)
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
03010KT
wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots
4SM
visibility 4 miles
BR
mist
OVC008
overcast at 800 feet
07/07
temperature 7 °C (45 °F), dew point 7 °C (45 °F)
A2998
altimeter setting 29.98 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP124
sea-level pressure 1012.4 hPa
T00720067
temperature 7.2 °C (45 °F), dew point 6.7 °C (44 °F)
50014
pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 1.4 hPa
TAF KBFF 130520Z 1306/1406 06010KT P6SM VCFG OVC015 FM131200 10008KT 6SM BR VCFG OVC015 FM131600 11008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 FM132300 07008KT P6SM BKN150
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KBFF
the station, KBFF
130520Z
issued 11:20 pm MDT (05:20 UTC)
1306/1406 06010KT P6SM VCFG OVC015
valid from Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
FM131200 10008KT 6SM BR VCFG OVC015
from Tue 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
FM131600 11008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090
from Tue 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM132300 07008KT P6SM BKN150
from Tue 5:00 pm MDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 15,000 feet

OGA Ogallala, NE

the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KOGA 130855Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM OVC011 11/08 A2993 RMK AO2 T01080083
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KOGA
the station, KOGA
130855Z
observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
07008KT
wind from the east-northeast at 8 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
OVC011
overcast at 1,100 feet
11/08
temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
A2993
altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
T01080083
temperature 10.8 °C (51 °F), dew point 8.3 °C (47 °F)

LBF North Platte, NE

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KLBF 130853Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM OVC013 11/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01060078 50002 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KLBF
the station, KLBF
130853Z
observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
06008KT
wind from the east-northeast at 8 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
OVC013
overcast at 1,300 feet
11/08
temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
A2993
altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP115
sea-level pressure 1011.5 hPa
T01060078
temperature 10.6 °C (51 °F), dew point 7.8 °C (46 °F)
50002
pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.2 hPa
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KLBF 130520Z 1306/1406 07014G24KT P6SM SCT050 FM131000 04010G19KT P6SM BKN010 FM131600 06006KT P6SM SCT007 OVC035 FM140000 06007KT P6SM BKN250
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KLBF
the station, KLBF
130520Z
issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 07014G24KT P6SM SCT050
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the east-northeast at 14 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
FM131000 04010G19KT P6SM BKN010
from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the northeast at 10 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
FM131600 06006KT P6SM SCT007 OVC035
from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the east-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 700 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
FM140000 06007KT P6SM BKN250
from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the east-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet

GRI Grand Island, NE

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KGRI 130853Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T00890078 58001 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KGRI
the station, KGRI
130853Z
observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
05004KT
wind from the northeast at 4 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
09/08
temperature 9 °C (48 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
A2991
altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP128
sea-level pressure 1012.8 hPa
T00890078
temperature 8.9 °C (48 °F), dew point 7.8 °C (46 °F)
58001
pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.1 hPa
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KGRI 130525Z 1306/1406 02009KT P6SM SCT015 FM131000 03010KT P6SM SCT008 BKN015 FM132200 36008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 FM140300 01010KT P6SM SCT008 BKN015
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KGRI
the station, KGRI
130525Z
issued 05:25 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 02009KT P6SM SCT015
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet
FM131000 03010KT P6SM SCT008 BKN015
from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
FM132200 36008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025
from Tue 22:00 UTC: wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
FM140300 01010KT P6SM SCT008 BKN015
from Wed 03:00 UTC: wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,500 feet

LNK Lincoln, NE

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KLNK 130854Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01170094 50002 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KLNK
the station, KLNK
130854Z
observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
02005KT
wind from the north-northeast at 5 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
12/09
temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
A2991
altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP119
sea-level pressure 1011.9 hPa
T01170094
temperature 11.7 °C (53 °F), dew point 9.4 °C (49 °F)
50002
pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.2 hPa
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KLNK 130806Z 1308/1406 01009KT P6SM FEW080 FM131500 02011KT P6SM SCT025 FM131900 01007KT P6SM BKN030 FM132300 01010KT P6SM BKN050
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KLNK
the station, KLNK
130806Z
issued 08:06 UTC on the 13th
1308/1406 01009KT P6SM FEW080
valid from Tue 08:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet
FM131500 02011KT P6SM SCT025
from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
FM131900 01007KT P6SM BKN030
from Tue 19:00 UTC: wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,000 feet
FM132300 01010KT P6SM BKN050
from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet

STJ St Joseph, MO

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSTJ 130853Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01670139 50002
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KSTJ
the station, KSTJ
130853Z
observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
35005KT
wind from the north at 5 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
17/14
temperature 17 °C (63 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
A2985
altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP098
sea-level pressure 1009.8 hPa
T01670139
temperature 16.7 °C (62 °F), dew point 13.9 °C (57 °F)
50002
pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.2 hPa
TAF KSTJ 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM131700 23006KT P6SM SCT035 FM132300 33006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN150 TEMPO 1401/1405 3SM -TSRA SCT050CB OVC150 FM140500 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN025CB OVC070
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KSTJ
the station, KSTJ
130520Z
issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131700 23006KT P6SM SCT035
from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet
FM132300 33006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN150
from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
TEMPO 1401/1405 3SM -TSRA SCT050CB OVC150
at times from Wed 01:00 UTC to Wed 05:00 UTC: visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 15,000 feet
FM140500 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN025CB OVC070
from Wed 05:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, vcts, a broken layer at 2,500 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 7,000 feet

CHT Chillicothe, MO

the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCHT 130815Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KCHT
the station, KCHT
130815Z
observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
24003KT
wind from the west-southwest at 3 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
22/15
temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
A2985
altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor

MYJ Mexico, MO

the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KMYJ 130815Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KMYJ
the station, KMYJ
130815Z
observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
21007KT
wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
19/11
temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
A2989
altimeter setting 29.89 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor

FYG Washington, MO

the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KFYG 130815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KFYG
the station, KFYG
130815Z
observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
00000KT
wind calm
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
18/17
temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
A2990
altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor

STL St Louis, MO

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSTL 130851Z COR 22005KT 10SM SCT150 22/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02220128 50004 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KSTL
the station, KSTL
130851Z
observed 3:51 am CDT (08:51 UTC)
COR
a corrected report
22005KT
wind from the southwest at 5 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
SCT150
scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
22/13
temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
A2990
altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP111
sea-level pressure 1011.1 hPa
T02220128
temperature 22.2 °C (72 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
50004
pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.4 hPa
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KSTL 130912Z 1309/1412 22006KT P6SM SCT150 FM132300 20008KT P6SM SCT100 FM140200 20006KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1407/1411 4SM -SHRA BKN070
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KSTL
the station, KSTL
130912Z
issued 4:12 am CDT (09:12 UTC)
1309/1412 22006KT P6SM SCT150
valid from Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
FM132300 20008KT P6SM SCT100
from Tue 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140200 20006KT P6SM OVC100
from Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 10,000 feet
PROB30 1407/1411 4SM -SHRA BKN070
a 30% chance from Wed 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC) to Wed 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet

At STL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:38 am CDT (12:38 UTC)

Wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet VFR

The whole forecast for STL
  • From Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
  • From Tue 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
  • From Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Wed 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC) and 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
The forecast for BFF, the departure
  • From Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
  • From Tue 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
  • From Tue 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
  • From Tue 5:00 pm MDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 15,000 feet

STL:

the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KSTL 130912Z 1309/1412 22006KT P6SM SCT150 FM132300 20008KT P6SM SCT100 FM140200 20006KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1407/1411 4SM -SHRA BKN070
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KSTL
the station, KSTL
130912Z
issued 4:12 am CDT (09:12 UTC)
1309/1412 22006KT P6SM SCT150
valid from Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
FM132300 20008KT P6SM SCT100
from Tue 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140200 20006KT P6SM OVC100
from Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 10,000 feet
PROB30 1407/1411 4SM -SHRA BKN070
a 30% chance from Wed 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC) to Wed 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet

BFF:

the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KBFF 130520Z 1306/1406 06010KT P6SM VCFG OVC015 FM131200 10008KT 6SM BR VCFG OVC015 FM131600 11008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 FM132300 07008KT P6SM BKN150
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KBFF
the station, KBFF
130520Z
issued 11:20 pm MDT (05:20 UTC)
1306/1406 06010KT P6SM VCFG OVC015
valid from Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
FM131200 10008KT 6SM BR VCFG OVC015
from Tue 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, fog nearby, overcast at 1,500 feet
FM131600 11008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090
from Tue 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM132300 07008KT P6SM BKN150
from Tue 5:00 pm MDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 15,000 feet

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

BFF: 6 notices in force. runway 05/23 closed all of them, grouped →

  • closed Runway 05/23 closed until Wed 14 Oct, 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC) · BFF 09/005
    as issued
    !BFF 09/005 BFF RWY 05/23 CLSD 2609091340-2610141600
  • closed Runway 05/23 closed to fixed wing aircraft more than 80,000 pounds until Thu 31 Dec, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · BFF 01/078
    as issued
    !BFF 01/078 BFF RWY 05/23 CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT MORE THAN 80000LB 2601292035-2612312359

STL: 46 notices in force, 5 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →

  • closed Taxiway Q between runway 12R/30L and taxiway D closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · STL 10/008
    as issued
    !STL 10/008 STL TWY Q BTN RWY 12R/30L AND TWY D CLSD 2610010410-2610312359
  • closed Taxiway S1 between runway 06/24 and taxiway S closed until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · STL 10/007
    as issued
    !STL 10/007 STL TWY S1 BTN RWY 06/24 AND TWY S CLSD 2610010350-2610312359
  • closed Taxiway F between taxiway F4 and taxiway K closed until Sat 24 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · STL 09/510
    as issued
    !STL 09/510 STL TWY F BTN TWY F4 AND TWY K CLSD 2609281548-2610242359
  • closed Taxiway F4 closed until Sat 24 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · STL 09/509
    as issued
    !STL 09/509 STL TWY F4 CLSD 2609281546-2610242359

Airports along the way: LNK runway 18/36 closed

52 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 1029931) 41°50′N 103°03′W (17.0 nautical miles southwest AIA) 5724.1FT (1471.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:00 pm MST (01:00 UTC), estimated · 20 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · AIA 07/039
    as issued
    !AIA 07/039 AIA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1029931) 415026.80N1030320.20W (17.0NM SW AIA) 5724.1FT (1471.1FT AGL) U/S 2607300054-2611020100EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1032201) 41°46′N 102°58′W (18.7 nautical miles SSW AIA) 4697.2FT (305.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 3 Feb, 3:07 pm MST (22:07 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · AIA 10/003
    as issued
    !AIA 10/003 AIA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1032201) 414611.00N1025846.00W (18.7NM SSW AIA) 4697.2FT (305.1FT AGL) U/S 2610062207-2702032207
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1026658) 41°13′N 100°41′W (5.8 nautical miles north LBF) 3527.9FT (414.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 10:41 pm MDT (04:41 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · LBF 10/019
    as issued
    !LBF 10/019 LBF OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1026658) 411321.80N1004119.00W (5.8NM N LBF) 3527.9FT (414.0FT AGL) U/S 2610060541-2610210441
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1048076) 41°12′N 100°43′W (5.2 nautical miles NNW LBF) 3626.6FT (608.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 5:59 pm MDT (23:59 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · LBF 09/221
    as issued
    !LBF 09/221 LBF OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1048076) 411213.00N1004360.00W (5.2NM NNW LBF) 3626.6FT (608.9FT AGL) U/S 2609300531-2610302359
  • Navigation aid VOR out of service until Wed 16 Dec, 2:11 pm MST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 168 nm along the route, 19 nm off the line · OZB 06/075
    as issued
    !OLU 06/075 OZB NAV VOR U/S 2606151241-2612162111EST
  • Navigation aid DME out of service until Fri 1 Dec 2028, 1:00 pm MST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 178 nm along the route, 20 nm off the line · CUZ 09/004
    as issued
    !BBW 09/004 CUZ NAV DME U/S 2609301051-2812012000EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2017-WTE-2190-OE) 41°07′N 99°18′W (17.1 nautical miles southwest 0F4) 2,731 ft (263 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:47 pm MST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 198 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 0F4 10/038
    as issued
    !OLU 10/038 0F4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-WTE-2190-OE) 410723N0991802W (17.1NM SW 0F4) 2731FT (263FT AGL) U/S 2610051549-2611192147EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1243875) 40°48′N 98°19′W (9.1 nautical miles south GRI) 2199.1FT (286.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 247 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · GRI 10/005
    as issued
    !GRI 10/005 GRI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1243875) 404857.70N0981924.60W (9.1NM S GRI) 2199.1FT (286.1FT AGL) U/S 2610021834-2612022359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1029925) 40°46′N 98°05′W (7.3 nautical miles north 08K) 3047.9FT (1237.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:00 pm MST (01:00 UTC), estimated · 257 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · 08K 07/240
    as issued
    !OLU 07/240 08K OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1029925) 404620.00N0980522.00W (7.3NM N 08K) 3047.9FT (1237.9FT AGL) U/S 2607300102-2611020100EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1283363) 40°50′N 97°34′W (4.1 nautical miles SSE JYR) 1913.7FT (279.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 5:59 pm MDT (23:59 UTC) · 277 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · JYR 07/003
    as issued
    !JYR 07/003 JYR OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1283363) 405011.60N0973443.80W (4.1NM SSE JYR) 1913.7FT (279.9FT AGL) U/S 2607311355-2610312359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1031504) 40°37′N 96°58′W (2.5 nautical miles WNW CEK) 1695.9FT (295.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 307 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · CEK 09/021
    as issued
    !OLU 09/021 CEK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1031504) 403738.00N0965843.00W (2.5NM WNW CEK) 1695.9FT (295.9FT AGL) U/S 2609031909-2611032359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2023-ACE-5681-OE) 40°20′N 96°54′W (7.6 nautical miles WNW BIE) 1,594 ft (260 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 5:00 pm MDT (23:00 UTC) · 317 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · BIE 09/008
    as issued
    !BIE 09/008 BIE OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2023-ACE-5681-OE) 402053N0965434W (7.6NM WNW BIE) 1594FT (260FT AGL) U/S 2609221651-2610222300
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 18 outer marker out of service until Mon 11 Jan, 1:00 pm MST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 317 nm along the route, 21 nm off the line · LNK 05/023
    as issued
    !LNK 05/023 LNK NAV ILS RWY 18 OM U/S 2605251335-2701112000EST
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 18 out of service until Mon 1 Nov 2027, 3:00 pm MDT (21:00 UTC) · 317 nm along the route, 21 nm off the line · LNK 01/047
    as issued
    !LNK 01/047 LNK NAV ILS RWY 18 U/S 2601121222-2711012100
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 36 out of service until Mon 1 Nov 2027, 3:00 pm MDT (21:00 UTC) · 317 nm along the route, 21 nm off the line · LNK 01/046
    as issued
    !LNK 01/046 LNK NAV ILS RWY 36 U/S 2601121221-2711012100
  • Navigation aid VOR out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 326 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · BIE 10/006
    as issued
    !BIE 10/006 BIE NAV VOR U/S 2610061543-2610132000EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1253057) 40°33′N 96°38′W (13.4 nautical miles ESE CEK) 1884.8FT (495.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 7:03 am MST (14:03 UTC) · 326 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · CEK 10/018
    as issued
    !OLU 10/018 CEK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1253057) 403303.00N0963846.10W (13.4NM ESE CEK) 1884.8FT (495.1FT AGL) U/S 2610021404-2611161403
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1026280) 40°13′N 95°58′W (12.4 nautical miles northeast 50K) 1509.8FT (333.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 29 Dec, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 356 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 50K 09/152
    as issued
    !OLU 09/152 50K OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1026280) 401355.00N0955818.00W (12.4NM NE 50K) 1509.8FT (333.0FT AGL) U/S 2609291645-2612292359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1277525) 40°22′N 95°50′W (2.9 nautical miles WSW K01) 1294.6FT (199.8FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 24 Oct, 5:59 pm MDT (23:59 UTC) · 366 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · K01 08/145
    as issued
    !OLU 08/145 K01 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1277525) 402207.00N0955051.80W (2.9NM WSW K01) 1294.6FT (199.8FT AGL) U/S 2608241926-2610242359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1007070) 40°04′N 95°11′W (18.3 nautical miles east FNB) 1529.5FT (414.7FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 1:09 pm MST (20:09 UTC) · 396 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · FNB 10/007
    as issued
    !FNB 10/007 FNB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1007070) 400410.70N0951141.20W (18.3NM E FNB) 1529.5FT (414.7FT AGL) U/S 2610122009-2702092009
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1233843) 40°07′N 95°13′W (17.1 nautical miles east FNB) 1,222 ft (271 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:22 pm MST (21:22 UTC), estimated · 396 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · FNB 10/002
    as issued
    !FNB 10/002 FNB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1233843) 400727.30N0951330.60W (17.1NM E FNB) 1222FT (271FT AGL) U/S 2610051524-2611192122EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1310180) 40°04′N 95°12′W (17.8 nautical miles east FNB) 1,497 ft (417 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:16 pm MST (21:16 UTC), estimated · 396 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · FNB 10/001
    as issued
    !FNB 10/001 FNB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1310180) 400419.40N0951220.50W (17.8NM E FNB) 1497FT (417FT AGL) U/S 2610051517-2611192116EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1004376) 40°04′N 94°52′W (15.9 nautical miles south 78Y) 1,524 ft (467 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 1:49 pm MST (20:49 UTC), estimated · 406 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 78Y 10/119
    as issued
    !COU 10/119 78Y OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1004376) 400405.00N0945205.00W (15.9NM S 78Y) 1524FT (467FT AGL) U/S 2610051451-2611192049EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1221379) 39°58′N 95°01′W (13.4 nautical miles NNW STJ) 1321.9FT (260.8FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 10 Nov, 9:00 pm MST (04:00 UTC) · 406 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · STJ 08/007
    as issued
    !STJ 08/007 STJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1221379) 395828.10N0950157.30W (13.4NM NNW STJ) 1321.9FT (260.8FT AGL) U/S 2608121457-2611110400
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 35 outer marker out of service until Tue 4 May, 3:11 pm MDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 416 nm along the route, 14 nm off the line · STJ 07/056
    as issued
    !STJ 07/056 STJ NAV ILS RWY 35 OM U/S 2607311510-2705042111EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2022-WTE-609-OE) 40°01′N 94°35′W (18.2 nautical miles southwest K19) 1,304 ft (268 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:47 pm MST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 425 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · K19 10/130
    as issued
    !COU 10/130 K19 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2022-WTE-609-OE) 400138N0943517W (18.2NM SW K19) 1304FT (268FT AGL) U/S 2610051547-2611192147EST
  • Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2022-WTE-609-OE) 40°01′N 94°35′W (18.2 nautical miles southwest K19) 1,304 ft (268 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 17 Nov, 11:11 pm MST (06:11 UTC) · 425 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · K19 10/091
    as issued
    !COU 10/091 K19 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2022-WTE-609-OE) 400138N0943517W (18.2NM SW K19) 1304FT (268FT AGL) U/S 2610040639-2611180611
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1245961) 40°04′N 94°31′W (14.4 nautical miles southwest K19) 1404.2FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 8:44 am MDT (14:44 UTC) · 425 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · K19 10/061
    as issued
    !COU 10/061 K19 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245961) 400411.20N0943126.90W (14.4NM SW K19) 1404.2FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2610021444-2610171444
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1295740) 39°44′N 94°21′W (3.7 nautical miles west EZZ) 1298.2FT (264.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 435 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · EZZ 10/158
    as issued
    !COU 10/158 EZZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1295740) 394418.60N0942117.80W (3.7NM W EZZ) 1298.2FT (264.1FT AGL) U/S 2610080901-2611082359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1214661) 39°45′N 94°29′W (10.3 nautical miles west EZZ) 1318.9FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 19 Oct, 1:24 am MDT (07:24 UTC) · 435 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · EZZ 10/093
    as issued
    !COU 10/093 EZZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1214661) 394540.00N0942941.50W (10.3NM W EZZ) 1318.9FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2610040824-2610190724

From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute 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 BFF 6:14 pm MDT (00:14 UTC), at STL 6:26 pm CDT (23:26 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:53 pm CDT (23:53 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 ↗

Radar now, the northern Rockies
Radar now, the northern Rockies · loop National Weather Service
Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley
Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley · loop National Weather Service
Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead
Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · cloud cover and bases, visibility, and the areas of low cloud or poor visibility
Aviation forecast, surface weather, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead
Aviation forecast, surface weather, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · surface winds, weather, thunderstorms, and the AIRMET boxes for turbulence, icing and strong winds
Radar, the whole country
Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service
Surface analysis now
Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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: Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field, St. Louis Lambert International.