Bismarck Municipal to Laughlin/Bullhead International BIS → IFP
935 nautical miles (1,076 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 227°, about 220° magnetic at the departure end (variation 7E). At 120 knots that is 9 h 44 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 24-knot headwind), arriving about 4:30 am MST (11:30 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BIS is marginal VFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 13 knots; IFP is VFR, wind from the south (190°) at 10 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: 21 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 3W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 9:55 pm CDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 259 to 388 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 3W VALID UNTIL 0255Z MT WY FROM 10WSW MLS-70E DDY-20N LAR-50E BPI-30NE BIL-10WSW MLS AREA TS MOV FROM 22040KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- SIGMET 1W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 9:55 pm CDT (02:55 UTC). Near the route, 557 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 1W VALID UNTIL 0255Z CO NM WY AZ UT FROM 40NNW CHE-40WNW TBE-60WNW CME-40N SJN-40ESE MTU-40NNW CHE AREA SEV TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340. WIND GUSTS TO 60KT POSS.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 20 to 179 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 60 to 875 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 259 to 915 nm out.
- 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 route from 298 to 597 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 517 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 418 to 567 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the last 507 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 587 to 895 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Near the route, at the destination 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 BIS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent CRJ2 at 7,000 ft, 11 nm northwest, 8:04 pm CDT (01:04 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: low-level wind shear dept RY03 gain/loss unknown. 338 nm along the route, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CPR UUA /OV CPR035002/TM 0104/FL070/TP CRJ2/TB CONT MOD TURB/RM LLWS DEPT RY03 GAIN/LOSS UNKN
- Report
- an urgent report filed through CPR
- Where
- 2 nm northeast (035°) of CPR
- Time
- 01:04 UTC
- Height
- at 7,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate turbulence
- Remarks
- low-level wind shear dept RY03 gain/loss unknown
- BE9L at 21,000 ft, 43 nm southeast, 6:22 pm CDT (23:22 UTC): light chop turbulence above 21,000 ft, moderate icing above 21,000 ft, -21 °C, remarks: zdvwc. 328 nm along the route, 43 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DGW UA /OV IIP200020/TM 2322/FL210/TP BE9L/SK BASE 200/TA M21/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 210/IC MOD MIX 210/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DGW
- Where
- 20 nm south (200°) of IIP
- Time
- 23:22 UTC
- Height
- at 21,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE9L
- Sky
- base 20,000 ft
- Temperature
- −21 °C
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop at 21,000 ft
- Icing
- moderate mix at 21,000 ft
- Remarks
- zdvwc
- S22T at 14,000 ft, 32 nm northwest, 8:23 pm CDT (01:23 UTC): moderate rime icing, -16 °C. 597 nm along the route, 32 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV PUC360015/TM 0123/FL140/TP S22T/TA M16/IC MOD RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 15 nm north (360°) of PUC
- Time
- 01:23 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- S22T
- Temperature
- −16 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime zlc
- E75L at 22,000 ft, 43 nm northwest, 8:04 pm CDT (01:04 UTC): moderate turbulence. 607 nm along the route, 43 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV PUC320020/TM 0104/FL220/TP E75L/TB MOD /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 20 nm northwest (320°) of PUC
- Time
- 01:04 UTC
- Height
- at 22,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate zlc
- UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 20 nm northwest, 5:54 pm CDT (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 825 nm along the route, 20 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL493 3648N 11330W 2254 F240 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC LIGHT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- A21N at 35,000 ft, 40 nm northwest, 5:47 pm CDT (22:47 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-32. 249 nm along the route, 40 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
GCC UA /OV GCC/TM 2247/FL350/TP A21N/TB NEG /RM ZDVWC-32
- Report
- a routine report filed through GCC
- Where
- over GCC
- Time
- 22:47 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- none
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-32
- CRJ2 at 9,000 ft, 12 nm northwest, 7:35 pm CDT (00:35 UTC): light chop turbulence, vmc, remarks: occasional moderate turbulence at at 15,000 ft. 348 nm along the route, 12 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CPR UA /OV CPR215015/TM 0035/FL090/TP CRJ2/WX VMC/TB LGT CHOP/RM OCNL MOD TURB AT 150
- Report
- a routine report filed through CPR
- Where
- 15 nm southwest (215°) of CPR
- Time
- 00:35 UTC
- Height
- at 9,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Weather
- visual conditions
- Turbulence
- light chop
- Remarks
- occasional moderate turbulence at at 15,000 ft
- UAL2395 at 37,000 ft, 41 nm northwest, 7:58 pm CDT (00:58 UTC): no turbulence, wind 240° at 70 knots. 467 nm along the route, 41 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL2395 4135N 10900W 0058 F370 240/070KT TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- GLF4 at 25,000 ft, 6 nm west, 7:30 pm CDT (00:30 UTC): overcast up to 24,000 ft, remarks: visual conditions FL250 zlawc. 786 nm along the route, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV BCE200040/TM 0030/FL250/TP GLF4/SK OVC-TOP240/RM VMC FL250 /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 40 nm south (200°) of BCE
- Time
- 00:30 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Sky
- overcast, tops 24,000 ft
- Remarks
- visual conditions FL250 zlawc
- B38M at 27,000 ft, 26 nm northwest, 7:03 pm CDT (00:03 UTC): light rime icing, -27 °C, remarks: during the descent. 835 nm along the route, 26 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CDC UA /OV MMM085025/TM 0003/FL270/TP B38M/TA M27/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through CDC
- Where
- 25 nm east (085°) of MMM
- Time
- 00:03 UTC
- Height
- at 27,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Temperature
- −27 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the descent
- B737 at 24,000 ft, 34 nm northwest, 6:29 pm CDT (23:29 UTC): light rime icing, -21 °C, remarks: during the descent during the descent choww arv zlawc. 855 nm along the route, 34 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CDC UA /OV MMM120015/TM 2329/FL240/TP B737/TA M21/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD DURD CHOWW ARV /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through CDC
- Where
- 15 nm southeast (120°) of MMM
- Time
- 23:29 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Temperature
- −21 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the descent during the descent choww arv zlawc
- B38M at 23,000 ft, 12 nm west, 6:04 pm CDT (23:04 UTC): light rime icing from 23,000 ft to 25,000 ft, -25 °C, remarks: zlawc. 865 nm along the route, 12 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV BLD064047/TM 2304/FL230/TP B38M/TA M25/IC LGT RIME 230-250/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 47 nm northeast (064°) of BLD
- Time
- 23:04 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Temperature
- −25 °C
- Icing
- light rime from 23,000 ft to 25,000 ft
- Remarks
- zlawc
- B752 at 17,500 ft, 26 nm northwest, 5:48 pm CDT (22:48 UTC): a broken layer from 17,500 ft to 18,500 ft; overcast, remarks: layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc. 885 nm along the route, 26 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV BLD065025/TM 2248/FL175/TP B752/SK BKN175-TOP185/OVC/RM LAYER OF PRECIP W OF NIITZ 25 NM LGT-HVY RAIN /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- BLD065025 C
- Time
- 22:48 UTC
- Height
- at 17,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- a broken layer from 17,500 ft, tops 18,500 ft
- Remarks
- layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc
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 7 forecast points nearest it (DIK, RAP, LND, RKS, GJT, BCE, LAS). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 ft | 190° at 27 kt | +24 kt | 9 °C | 96 kt | 9 h 44 min | 4:30 am MST (11:30 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 210° at 36 kt | +35 kt | 4 °C | 85 kt | 11 h | 5:46 am MST (12:46 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 210° at 41 kt | +41 kt | 1 °C | 79 kt | 11 h 50 min | 6:36 am MST (13:36 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 210° at 44 kt | +43 kt | -3 °C | 77 kt | 12 h 09 min | 6:55 am MST (13:55 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 210° at 46 kt | +46 kt | -7 °C | 74 kt | 12 h 38 min | 7:24 am MST (14:24 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 210° at 47 kt | +47 kt | -10 °C | 73 kt | 12 h 48 min | 7:34 am MST (14:34 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 45 kt | +45 kt | -22 °C | 75 kt | 12 h 28 min | 7:14 am MST (14:14 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 49 kt | +50 kt | -32 °C | 70 kt | 13 h 21 min | 8:07 am MST (15:07 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 56 kt | +56 kt | -38 °C | 64 kt | 14 h 37 min | 9:23 am MST (16:23 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 61 kt | +59 kt | -46 °C | 61 kt | 15 h 20 min | 10:06 am MST (17:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIK | used from 0 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 110/15 6° | 200/17 5° | 230/31 1° | 240/47 -10° | 240/52 -20° | 230/52 -36° | 240/57 -45° | 250/67 -51° | |
| RAP | used from 99 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 120/15 12° | 180/22 11° | 220/26 5° | 230/35 -9° | 240/40 -22° | 240/50 -37° | 240/51 -41° | 240/47 -47° | |
| LND | used from 298 nm out; 116 nm from the line | 180/33 10° | 190/50 3° | 210/59 -9° | 200/50 -21° | 190/41 -34° | 230/55 -39° | 240/65 -47° | ||
| RKS | used from 398 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 190/43 | 210/65 3° | 210/57 -9° | 210/56 -21° | 210/47 -33° | 230/63 -37° | 240/77 -46° | ||
| GJT | used from 547 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 210/40 11° | 210/46 3° | 210/61 -10° | 210/68 -22° | 220/57 -29° | 230/59 -36° | 240/66 -46° | ||
| BCE | used from 646 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| LAS | used from 845 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 200/25 11° | 230/22 5° | 240/25 -1° | 220/37 -12° | 220/44 -21° | 210/52 -27° | 210/60 -34° | 220/58 -44° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIS Bismarck, ND | departure | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 1,661 ft | 7:52 pm CDT (00:52 UTC) |
| LEM Lemmon, SD | 80 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | no report just now | 2,572 ft | ||||
| EFC Belle Fourche, SD | 179 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 3,190 ft | ||||
| SPF Spearfish, SD | 189 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the east (080°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 3,933 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| CPR Casper, WY | 338 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 5,344 ft | 01:08 UTC |
| RWL Rawlins, WY | 408 nm out, 10 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,816 ft | 13:53 UTC |
| VEL Vernal, UT | 537 nm out, 14 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 8,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the southwest (220°) at 19 knots, gusting to 27 | 10+ mi | 8,000 ft | 5,274 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| BCE Bryce Canyon, UT | 746 nm out, 5 nm north of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,200 feet, a broken layer at 2,900 feet, overcast at 3,700 feet Weather: rain | from the south (190°) at 8 knots | 7 mi | 2,900 ft | 7,589 ft | 01:40 UTC |
| AZC Colorado City, AZ | 805 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 4,500 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the southeast (140°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 4,500 ft | 4,873 ft | 01:35 UTC |
| IGM Kingman, AZ | 915 nm out, 21 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 8,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 8,000 ft | 3,448 ft | 00:51 UTC |
| IFP Bullhead City, AZ | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 707 ft | 6:35 pm MST (01:35 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,589 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At IFP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:30 am MST (11:30 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for IFP
- From Sun 5:00 pm MST (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 18 knots, gusting to 28, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MST (04:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am MST (07:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am MST (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am MST (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 18 knots, gusting to 28, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
The forecast for BIS, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,400 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 800 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) and 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist
- From Mon 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 900 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC) and 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at BIS 7:01 pm CDT (00:01 UTC), at IFP 6:07 pm MST (01:07 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:32 pm MST (01:32 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at IFP is before sunrise there (6:41 am MST (13:41 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: Bismarck Municipal, Laughlin/Bullhead International.