Nashville International to Eppley Airfield BNA → OMA
532 nautical miles (612 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 309°, about 312° magnetic at the departure end (variation 3W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 56 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 12-knot headwind), arriving about 2:40 am CDT (07:40 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BNA is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 4 knots; OMA is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 11 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: 807 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.
The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words
Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: 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 118 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 BNA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B739 at 34,000 ft, 40 nm northeast, 8:51 pm CDT (01:51 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zme. 30 nm along the route, 40 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWG UA /OV BWG270010/TM 0151/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWG
- Where
- 10 nm west (270°) of BWG
- Time
- 01:51 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- zme
- B737 at 31,000 ft, 11 nm south, 7:13 pm CDT (00:13 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: ZME25. 128 nm along the route, 11 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PAH UA /OV CNG360015/TM 0013/FL310/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME25
- Report
- a routine report filed through PAH
- Where
- 15 nm north (360°) of CNG
- Time
- 00:13 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- Remarks
- ZME25
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 7 forecast points nearest it (BNA, EVV, CGI, STL, COU, DSM, OMA). 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 | 240° at 24 kt | +12 kt | 108 kt | 4 h 56 min | 2:40 am CDT (07:40 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 250° at 21 kt | +13 kt | 15 °C | 107 kt | 4 h 58 min | 2:42 am CDT (07:42 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 270° at 17 kt | +14 kt | 12 °C | 106 kt | 5 h 01 min | 2:45 am CDT (07:45 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 15 kt | +13 kt | 8 °C | 107 kt | 4 h 58 min | 2:42 am CDT (07:42 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 280° at 14 kt | +12 kt | 5 °C | 108 kt | 4 h 56 min | 2:40 am CDT (07:40 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 280° at 17 kt | +15 kt | 1 °C | 105 kt | 5 h 04 min | 2:48 am CDT (07:48 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 270° at 20 kt | +17 kt | -3 °C | 103 kt | 5 h 10 min | 2:54 am CDT (07:54 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 23 kt | +19 kt | -7 °C | 101 kt | 5 h 16 min | 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 26 kt | +23 kt | -18 °C | 97 kt | 5 h 29 min | 3:13 am CDT (08:13 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 280° at 36 kt | +34 kt | -33 °C | 86 kt | 6 h 11 min | 3:55 am CDT (08:55 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 290° at 50 kt | +47 kt | -41 °C | 73 kt | 7 h 17 min | 5:01 am CDT (10:01 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 51 kt | +51 kt | -51 °C | 69 kt | 7 h 43 min | 5:27 am CDT (10:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNA | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 310/20 | 340/20 17° | 330/24 10° | 340/22 5° | 330/26 -6° | 340/29 -18° | 330/52 -33° | 320/62 -41° | 340/45 -50° |
| EVV | used from 49 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 280/15 | 290/12 17° | 310/16 10° | 320/13 5° | 310/22 -6° | 320/26 -18° | 320/38 -33° | 310/56 -41° | 320/55 -51° |
| CGI | used from 98 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 240/20 | 270/15 15° | 280/15 11° | 300/13 6° | 290/20 -6° | 280/24 -18° | 300/34 -32° | 300/47 -41° | 310/49 -51° |
| STL | used from 197 nm out; 23 nm from the line | 250/24 | 250/24 16° | 260/23 9° | 270/16 6° | 260/25 -6° | 270/29 -19° | 290/34 -33° | 290/48 -41° | 290/54 -51° |
| COU | used from 295 nm out; 31 nm from the line | 230/31 | 230/30 15° | 260/16 11° | 270/14 6° | 260/24 -6° | 270/27 -18° | 270/37 -32° | 280/49 -41° | 290/56 -51° |
| DSM | used from 394 nm out; 77 nm from the line | 230/40 | 250/33 17° | 250/18 12° | 240/17 5° | 260/28 -8° | 270/34 -19° | 260/41 -33° | 260/55 -41° | 270/62 -51° |
| OMA | used from 443 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 220/47 | 240/33 19° | 250/18 11° | 230/17 6° | 260/29 -8° | 250/33 -19° | 250/51 -33° | 260/61 -40° | 270/62 -49° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNA Nashville, TN | departure | VFR | from the south (170°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 599 ft | 8:53 pm CDT (01:53 UTC) |
| CKV Clarksville, TN | 49 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 549 ft | 01:52 UTC |
| HVC Hopkinsville, KY | 59 nm out, 11 nm northeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 563 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| MDH Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL | 157 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 411 ft | 01:52 UTC |
| BLV Belleville, IL | 207 nm out, 23 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 459 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| SUS St Louis, MO | 246 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 463 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| MYJ Mexico, MO | 305 nm out, 2 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south (170°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 822 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| MBY Moberly, MO | 335 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 866 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| TRX Trenton, MO | 404 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 757 ft | ||||
| LWD Lamoni, IA | 433 nm out, 16 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,130 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| RDK Red Oak, IA | 502 nm out, 4 nm east of the line | VFR | from the south (170°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,045 ft | 02:35 UTC |
| OMA Omaha, NE | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 25,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 25,000 ft | 984 ft | 8:52 pm CDT (01:52 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,130 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At OMA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 2:40 am CDT (07:40 UTC)
Wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for OMA
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 14 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, clear skies
- From Mon 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 16 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 13 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for BNA, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/0708 Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC 9 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 1 August · ZME
- 6/7634 CENTRALIA, MO, Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 10 nm from the route, 315 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · today · ZKC
Daylight
Sunset at BNA 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC), at OMA 6:47 pm CDT (23:47 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:15 pm CDT (00:15 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at OMA is before sunrise there (7:31 am CDT (12:31 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: Nashville International, Eppley Airfield.