Southeast Iowa Regional to Nashville International BRL → BNA
349 nautical miles (402 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 142°, about 141° magnetic at the departure end (variation 1E). At 120 knots that is 1 h 58 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 57-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:05 pm CDT (03:05 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BRL is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 knots; BNA is VFR, wind variable at 4 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
- AIRMET TANGO 6W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 28,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the last 20 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 BRL.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B737 at 31,000 ft, 44 nm southwest, 7:13 pm CDT (00:13 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: ZME25. 229 nm along the route, 44 nm southwest 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
- B738 at 34,000 ft, 12 nm southwest, 6:41 pm CDT (23:41 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zme. 299 nm along the route, 12 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CKV UA /OV CKV/TM 2341/FL340/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
- Report
- a routine report filed through CKV
- Where
- over CKV
- Time
- 23:41 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- zme
- B77W at 31,000 ft, 6 nm southwest, 6:27 pm CDT (23:27 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zme. 319 nm along the route, 6 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BNA UA /OV BNA315030/TM 2327/FL310/TP B77W/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
- Report
- a routine report filed through BNA
- Where
- 30 nm northwest (315°) of BNA
- Time
- 23:27 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B77W
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- zme
- A319 at 32,000 ft, 4 nm southwest, 5:56 pm CDT (22:56 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZME62. 329 nm along the route, 4 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BNA UA /OV BNA315020/TM 2256/FL320/TP A319/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME62
- Report
- a routine report filed through BNA
- Where
- 20 nm northwest (315°) of BNA
- Time
- 22:56 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A319
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZME62
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 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 4 forecast points nearest it (BRL, SPI, EVV, BNA). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 270° at 9 kt | −6 kt | 126 kt | 2 h 46 min | 10:53 pm CDT (03:53 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 310° at 15 kt | −15 kt | 135 kt | 2 h 35 min | 10:42 pm CDT (03:42 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 310° at 20 kt | −20 kt | 13 °C | 140 kt | 2 h 30 min | 10:37 pm CDT (03:37 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 23 kt | −22 kt | 9 °C | 142 kt | 2 h 27 min | 10:34 pm CDT (03:34 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 26 kt | −25 kt | 5 °C | 145 kt | 2 h 24 min | 10:31 pm CDT (03:31 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 320° at 26 kt | −26 kt | 1 °C | 146 kt | 2 h 23 min | 10:30 pm CDT (03:30 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 320° at 26 kt | −26 kt | -3 °C | 146 kt | 2 h 23 min | 10:30 pm CDT (03:30 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 320° at 25 kt | −25 kt | -7 °C | 145 kt | 2 h 24 min | 10:31 pm CDT (03:31 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 320° at 25 kt | −25 kt | -8 °C | 145 kt | 2 h 24 min | 10:31 pm CDT (03:31 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 330° at 31 kt | −31 kt | -19 °C | 151 kt | 2 h 19 min | 10:26 pm CDT (03:26 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 320° at 52 kt | −52 kt | -34 °C | 172 kt | 2 h 02 min | 10:09 pm CDT (03:09 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 57 kt | −57 kt | -42 °C | 177 kt | 1 h 58 min | 10:05 pm CDT (03:05 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 48 kt | −48 kt | -49 °C | 168 kt | 2 h 05 min | 10:12 pm CDT (03:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 200/20 | 250/21 16° | 240/22 10° | 260/20 5° | 270/16 -7° | 290/22 -18° | 320/41 -34° | 320/56 -43° | 310/68 -53° |
| SPI | used from 50 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 210/13 | 260/11 17° | 270/18 10° | 290/21 4° | 310/20 -8° | 330/25 -19° | 320/49 -34° | 320/60 -44° | 320/59 -50° |
| EVV | used from 150 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 310/13 | 340/26 16° | 330/29 10° | 330/32 4° | 330/30 -9° | 340/38 -20° | 330/60 -35° | 320/57 -41° | 330/39 -48° |
| BNA | used from 299 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 280/13 | 340/34 16° | 330/38 10° | 330/44 5° | 330/39 -8° | 330/38 -19° | 320/49 -34° | 330/53 -40° | 330/35 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRL Burlington, IA | departure | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 698 ft | 7:53 pm CDT (00:53 UTC) |
| MQB Macomb, IL | 30 nm out, 8 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 705 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| IJX Jacksonville, IL | 70 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 623 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| SPI Springfield, IL | 90 nm out, 19 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 597 ft | 00:52 UTC |
| SLO Salem, IL | 160 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 573 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| MVN Mount Vernon, IL | 180 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 480 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| TWT Sturgis, KY | 239 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 372 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| HVC Hopkinsville, KY | 289 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 563 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| BNA Nashville, TN | destination | VFR | variable at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 599 ft | 7:53 pm CDT (00:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 705 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BNA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:05 pm CDT (03:05 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for BNA
- 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
The forecast for BRL, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
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 7 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 1 August · ZME
Daylight
Sunset at BRL 6:29 pm CDT (23:29 UTC), at BNA 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:40 pm CDT (23:40 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BNA is after sunset there (6:16 pm CDT (23:16 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: Southeast Iowa Regional, Nashville International.