Buffalo Niagara International to Asheville Regional BUF → AVL
484 nautical miles (557 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 203°, about 214° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 26 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 21-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:20 am EDT (11:20 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now BUF is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots; AVL is VFR, wind calm. 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: 1 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 SIERRA 6E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist, fog). Over the route from 49 to 425 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the route from 69 to 425 nm out.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along 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 BUF.
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 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 5 forecast points nearest it (BUF, AGC, EKN, CRW, TRI). 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 | 280° at 21 kt | +3 kt | 13 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 08 min | 8:02 am EDT (12:02 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 300° at 17 kt | −1 kt | 12 °C | 121 kt | 4 h | 7:54 am EDT (11:54 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 310° at 13 kt | −4 kt | 9 °C | 124 kt | 3 h 54 min | 7:48 am EDT (11:48 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 300° at 13 kt | −2 kt | 7 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 7:52 am EDT (11:52 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 290° at 15 kt | +1 kt | 4 °C | 119 kt | 4 h 04 min | 7:58 am EDT (11:58 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 290° at 18 kt | −1 kt | -1 °C | 121 kt | 4 h | 7:54 am EDT (11:54 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 300° at 20 kt | −2 kt | -5 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 7:52 am EDT (11:52 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 300° at 22 kt | −3 kt | -9 °C | 123 kt | 3 h 56 min | 7:50 am EDT (11:50 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 300° at 36 kt | −7 kt | -21 °C | 127 kt | 3 h 49 min | 7:43 am EDT (11:43 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 43 kt | −13 kt | -34 °C | 133 kt | 3 h 38 min | 7:32 am EDT (11:32 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 54 kt | −21 kt | -38 °C | 141 kt | 3 h 26 min | 7:20 am EDT (11:20 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 53 kt | −18 kt | -48 °C | 138 kt | 3 h 30 min | 7:24 am EDT (11:24 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 270/39 | 290/24 13° | 290/20 8° | 280/24 3° | 290/23 -11° | 300/37 -22° | 300/44 -38° | 290/48 -40° | 300/56 -49° |
| AGC | used from 99 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 270/29 | 290/18 14° | 320/11 7° | 280/11 5° | 300/21 -9° | 300/34 -21° | 300/36 -36° | 300/44 -38° | 300/52 -47° |
| EKN | used from 198 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 300/18 14° | 320/12 7° | 270/13 5° | 300/24 -9° | 300/36 -21° | 310/36 -35° | 310/44 -37° | 310/51 -47° | |
| CRW | used from 247 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 260/21 | 290/18 13° | 330/9 9° | 310/13 6° | 310/24 -8° | 300/34 -21° | 310/45 -33° | 320/63 -37° | 310/58 -48° |
| TRI | used from 346 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 300/15 13° | 330/11 10° | 290/13 5° | 300/22 -7° | 310/37 -19° | 320/51 -31° | 330/70 -37° | 330/52 -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
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF Buffalo, NY | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 726 ft | 2:54 am EDT (06:54 UTC) |
| DKK Dunkirk, NY | 30 nm out, 13 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 692 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| JHW Jamestown, NY | 49 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,723 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| BTP Butler, PA | 138 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 9 mi | none | 1,248 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| PIT Pittsburgh, PA | 158 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,202 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| CKB Clarksburg, WV | 227 nm out, 20 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,223 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| USW Spencer, WV | 277 nm out, 19 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 928 ft | ||||
| CRW Charleston, WV | 306 nm out, 20 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | calm | 8 mi | none | 947 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| JFZ Richlands, VA | 375 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 2,653 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 425 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 200 feet Weather: mist | calm | 4 mi | none | 1,518 ft | 07:18 UTC |
| AVL Asheville, NC | destination | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 2,163 ft | 2:54 am EDT (06:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,653 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
BUF Buffalo, NY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBUF 130654Z 21010KT 10SM SCT100 18/15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01780150 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBUF
- the station, KBUF
- 130654Z
- observed 2:54 am EDT (06:54 UTC)
- 21010KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT100
- scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- 18/15
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2983
- altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP101
- sea-level pressure 1010.1 hPa
- T01780150
- temperature 17.8 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KBUF 130520Z 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080 FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070 FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBUF
- the station, KBUF
- 130520Z
- issued 1:20 am EDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT
- valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 40 knots above it
- FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT
- from Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 250° at 35 knots above it
- PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) to Tue 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 3,500 feet (thunderheads)
- FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080
- from Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090
- from Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 33, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070
- a 30% chance from Tue 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) to Tue 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
- from Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
DKK Dunkirk, NY
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KDKK 130653Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01890156
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDKK
- the station, KDKK
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20012KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 19/16
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2985
- altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP106
- sea-level pressure 1010.6 hPa
- T01890156
- temperature 18.9 °C (66 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
JHW Jamestown, NY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KJHW 130656Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM SCT010 15/ A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T0150
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJHW
- the station, KJHW
- 130656Z
- observed 06:56 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20008KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT010
- scattered clouds at 1,000 feet
- 15/
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2994
- altimeter setting 29.94 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP136
- sea-level pressure 1013.6 hPa
- T0150
TAF KJHW 130520Z 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM BKN130 WS020/26035KT FM130700 19007KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/26035KT FM131200 19008KT P6SM BKN070 FM131700 22012G21KT P6SM FEW250 FM132100 24012G21KT P6SM SCT200 FM140200 27009KT P6SM SCT120
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KJHW
- the station, KJHW
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM BKN130 WS020/26035KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 13,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 260° at 35 knots above it
- FM130700 19007KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/26035KT
- from Tue 07:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 260° at 35 knots above it
- FM131200 19008KT P6SM BKN070
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM131700 22012G21KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM132100 24012G21KT P6SM SCT200
- from Tue 21:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM140200 27009KT P6SM SCT120
- from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the west at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 feet
BTP Butler, PA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KBTP 130656Z AUTO 19004KT 9SM CLR 14/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01440144
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBTP
- the station, KBTP
- 130656Z
- observed 06:56 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19004KT
- wind from the south at 4 knots
- 9SM
- visibility 9 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 14/14
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP152
- sea-level pressure 1015.2 hPa
- T01440144
- temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 14.4 °C (58 °F)
PIT Pittsburgh, PA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPIT 130651Z 16005KT 10SM FEW250 14/14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01440139 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPIT
- the station, KPIT
- 130651Z
- observed 06:51 UTC on the 13th
- 16005KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW250
- a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- 14/14
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP149
- sea-level pressure 1014.9 hPa
- T01440139
- temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 13.9 °C (57 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KPIT 130520Z 1306/1412 18005KT P6SM SCT250 FM130900 18005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150 FM131500 22012G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM140000 24008KT P6SM SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPIT
- the station, KPIT
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1412 18005KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM130900 18005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- FM131500 22012G22KT P6SM SCT150
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM140000 24008KT P6SM SCT100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
CKB Clarksburg, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCKB 130653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01220117 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 12/12
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A3002
- altimeter setting 30.02 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP157
- sea-level pressure 1015.7 hPa
- T01220117
- temperature 12.2 °C (54 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCKB 130535Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 130535Z
- issued 05:35 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
CRW Charleston, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCRW 130654Z 00000KT 8SM FEW070 13/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 VLY FG T01280128 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCRW
- the station, KCRW
- 130654Z
- observed 06:54 UTC on the 13th
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 8SM
- visibility 8 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 13/13
- temperature 13 °C (55 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A3002
- altimeter setting 30.02 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP162
- sea-level pressure 1016.2 hPa
- VLY
- FG
- fog
- T01280128
- temperature 12.8 °C (55 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCRW 130535Z 1306/1406 18004KT 6SM BR FEW001 TEMPO 1308/1312 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001 FM131300 20006KT P6SM FEW250 FM131500 22007KT P6SM FEW250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCRW
- the station, KCRW
- 130535Z
- issued 05:35 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18004KT 6SM BR FEW001
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, a few clouds at 100 feet
- TEMPO 1308/1312 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001
- at times from Tue 08:00 UTC to Tue 12:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility ½ mile, fog, overcast at 100 feet
- FM131300 20006KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131500 22007KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
JFZ Richlands, VA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KJFZ 130735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3015 RMK AO2 T01410128
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJFZ
- the station, KJFZ
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 14/13
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A3015
- altimeter setting 30.15 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01410128
- temperature 14.1 °C (57 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
SPECI KTRI 130718Z 00000KT 4SM BR FEW002 12/12 A3012 RMK AO2 T01220122 $
- SPECI
- a special observation, issued because the weather changed
- KTRI
- the station, KTRI
- 130718Z
- observed 07:18 UTC on the 13th
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 4SM
- visibility 4 miles
- BR
- mist
- FEW002
- a few clouds at 200 feet
- 12/12
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A3012
- altimeter setting 30.12 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01220122
- temperature 12.2 °C (54 °F), dew point 12.2 °C (54 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KTRI 130520Z 1306/1406 22006KT P6SM FEW035 FM130800 00000KT 3SM BR SCT002 FM130900 00000KT 1SM BR BKN002 TEMPO 1310/1313 1/4SM FG VV001 FM131300 25006KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KTRI
- the station, KTRI
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 22006KT P6SM FEW035
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,500 feet
- FM130800 00000KT 3SM BR SCT002
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility 3 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 200 feet
- FM130900 00000KT 1SM BR BKN002
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility 1 mile, mist, a broken layer at 200 feet
- TEMPO 1310/1313 1/4SM FG VV001
- at times from Tue 10:00 UTC to Tue 13:00 UTC: visibility ¼ mile, fog, sky obscured at 100 feet
- FM131300 25006KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
AVL Asheville, NC
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KAVL 130654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP194 T01060094
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KAVL
- the station, KAVL
- 130654Z
- observed 2:54 am EDT (06:54 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 11/09
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
- A3016
- altimeter setting 30.16 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO1
- automated station without a precipitation sensor (it cannot tell rain from snow)
- SLP194
- sea-level pressure 1019.4 hPa
- T01060094
- temperature 10.6 °C (51 °F), dew point 9.4 °C (49 °F)
TAF KAVL 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050 FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KAVL
- the station, KAVL
- 130530Z
- issued 1:30 am EDT (05:30 UTC)
- 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250
- valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050
- from Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
At AVL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:20 am EDT (11:20 UTC)
Wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for AVL
- From Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for BUF, the departure
- From Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, low-level wind shear, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 3,500 feet (thunderheads)
- From Tue 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- From Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 33, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) and 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
AVL: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KAVL 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050 FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC
BUF: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KBUF 130520Z 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT FM130900 21008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 WS015/25035KT PROB30 1310/1313 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM131600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN080 FM131800 24015G33KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN070 FM140100 25011G18KT P6SM SCT100
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
BUF: 8 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron TXL F closed until Tue 13 Oct, 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) · BUF 10/090
as issued
!BUF 10/090 BUF APRON TXL F CLSD 2610130122-2610131300
AVL: 21 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. runway 17/35 closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway all closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) · AVL 10/020
as issued
!AVL 10/020 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2610130400-2610130930
- closed Runway 17/35 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) · AVL 10/019
as issued
!AVL 10/019 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2610130400-2610130930
- closed Taxiway B1, B3, taxiway B between taxiway B1 and taxiway B5 closed until Wed 14 Oct, 11:30 am EDT (15:30 UTC) · AVL 09/116
as issued
!AVL 09/116 AVL TWY B1, B3, TWY B BTN TWY B1 AND TWY B5 CLSD 2609291005-2610141530
- closed Taxiway A between taxiway A3 and taxiway C closed to aircraft wingspan more than 133 ft until Wed 30 Jun, 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC) · AVL 01/023
as issued
!AVL 01/023 AVL TWY A BTN TWY A3 AND TWY C CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 133FT 2601131710-2706302200
Airports along the way: PIT runway 10L/28R closed · TRI runway 05/23 closed runway 09/27 closed
152 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 28 out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · GVQ 10/012
as issued
!GVQ 10/012 GVQ NAV ILS RWY 28 U/S 2610071416-2610142100
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1002873) 42°57′N 78°39′W (2.6 nautical miles northwest BQR) 1,024 ft (306 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:42 pm EST (22:42 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · BQR 10/035
as issued
!BUF 10/035 BQR OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1002873) 425718.00N0783905.00W (2.6NM NW BQR) 1024FT (306FT AGL) U/S 2610051642-2611192242EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 42°48′N 78°34′W (7.35 nautical miles ESE 9G0) 1,119 ft (191 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 10 Nov, 1:00 am EST (06:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 9G0 09/251
as issued
!BUF 09/251 9G0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 424800.10N0783421.40W (7.35NM ESE 9G0) 1119FT (191FT AGL) U/S 2609260343-2611100600
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1234181) 42°52′N 78°41′W (1.6 nautical miles northeast 9G0) 838.9FT (149.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 21 Nov, 8:54 am EST (13:54 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 9G0 08/180
as issued
!BUF 08/180 9G0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1234181) 425242.80N0784114.60W (1.6NM NE 9G0) 838.9FT (149.9FT AGL) U/S 2608231254-2611211354
- Navigation aid ILS runway 28 outer marker out of service until Tue 26 Jan, 4:11 pm EST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 14 nm off the line · IAG 07/003
as issued
!IAG 07/003 IAG NAV ILS RWY 28 OM U/S 2607021132-2701262111EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 28 outer marker out of service until Wed 20 Jan, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · GVQ 05/010
as issued
!GVQ 05/010 GVQ NAV ILS RWY 28 OM U/S 2605271147-2701202000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2022-AEA-3244-OE) 42°50′N 78°44′W (1.6 nautical miles southwest 9G0) 766 ft (124 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 9G0 09/058
as issued
!BUF 09/058 9G0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2022-AEA-3244-OE) 425044N0784443W (1.6NM SW 9G0) 766FT (124FT AGL) U/S 2609031254-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1021361) 42°38′N 79°02′W (6.4 nautical miles WSW 4G2) 821.2FT (154.2FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 4:06 am EST (09:06 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 4G2 08/169
as issued
!BUF 08/169 4G2 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1021361) 423847.60N0790225.40W (6.4NM WSW 4G2) 821.2FT (154.2FT AGL) U/S 2608220806-2611200906
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1205246) 42°17′N 79°01′W (13.1 nautical miles northeast JHW) 1906.8FT (314.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 4:22 am EDT (08:22 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · JHW 08/002
as issued
!JHW 08/002 JHW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1205246) 421720.30N0790143.30W (13.1NM NE JHW) 1906.8FT (314.0FT AGL) U/S 2608020822-2610310822
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1224512) 42°11′N 79°14′W (2.4 nautical miles NNE JHW) 1833.7FT (293.0FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 29 Jan, 12:45 am EST (05:45 UTC) · 49 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · JHW 10/001
as issued
!JHW 10/001 JHW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1224512) 421116.10N0791400.30W (2.4NM NNE JHW) 1833.7FT (293.0FT AGL) U/S 2610010545-2701290545
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1012274) 42°06′N 79°06′W (7.3 nautical miles ESE JHW) 1945.2FT (264.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 4:58 pm EDT (20:58 UTC) · 49 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · JHW 07/015
as issued
!JHW 07/015 JHW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1012274) 420633.90N0790613.10W (7.3NM ESE JHW) 1945.2FT (264.1FT AGL) U/S 2607182058-2610162058
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1027178) 41°57′N 79°16′W (11.7 nautical miles south JHW) 2,298 ft (370 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:22 pm EST (22:22 UTC), estimated · 59 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · JHW 10/005
as issued
!JHW 10/005 JHW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1027178) 415731.20N0791610.20W (11.7NM S JHW) 2298FT (370FT AGL) U/S 2610051622-2611192222EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1230159) 42°00′N 79°07′W (10.9 nautical miles SSE JHW) 1746.1FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 3:16 am EDT (07:16 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · JHW 10/002
as issued
!JHW 10/002 JHW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1230159) 420005.20N0790729.80W (10.9NM SSE JHW) 1746.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2610010816-2610160716
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1230682) 41°50′N 79°19′W (14.9 nautical miles ESE 8G2) 2052.8FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 12:31 am EDT (04:31 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 8G2 10/037
as issued
!AOO 10/037 8G2 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1230682) 415018.40N0791902.30W (14.9NM ESE 8G2) 2052.8FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2610050531-2610200431
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1234609) 41°51′N 79°15′W (17.0 nautical miles east 8G2) 1977.4FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 20 Dec, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 8G2 09/272
as issued
!AOO 09/272 8G2 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1234609) 415133.30N0791547.20W (17.0NM E 8G2) 1977.4FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2609221134-2612210400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1294523) 41°38′N 79°25′W (14.1 nautical miles east 6G1) 1933.7FT (308.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 79 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 6G1 09/026
as issued
!AOO 09/026 6G1 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1294523) 413859.60N0792546.50W (14.1NM E 6G1) 1933.7FT (308.7FT AGL) U/S 2609012156-2611012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1298164) 41°21′N 79°34′W (9.7 nautical miles northwest AXQ) 1,885 ft (346 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:22 pm EST (22:22 UTC), estimated · 99 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · AXQ 10/062
as issued
!AOO 10/062 AXQ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1298164) 412109.20N0793428.70W (9.7NM NW AXQ) 1885FT (346FT AGL) U/S 2610051625-2611192222EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1266272) 41°24′N 79°39′W (9.6 nautical miles east FKL) 1,727 ft (234 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:22 pm EST (21:22 UTC), estimated · 99 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · FKL 10/003
as issued
!FKL 10/003 FKL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1266272) 412446.90N0793915.40W (9.6NM E FKL) 1727FT (234FT AGL) U/S 2610051524-2611192122EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1229929) 41°30′N 79°41′W (6.8 nautical miles SSE 6G1) 1787.7FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 15 Oct, 12:02 am EDT (04:02 UTC) · 99 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 6G1 09/324
as issued
!AOO 09/324 6G1 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1229929) 413004.30N0794135.50W (6.8NM SSE 6G1) 1787.7FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2609300502-2610150402
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1042888) 41°25′N 79°42′W (7.0 nautical miles ENE FKL) 1666.7FT (259.2FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 23 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 99 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · FKL 04/023
as issued
!FKL 04/023 FKL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1042888) 412504.20N0794252.10W (7.0NM ENE FKL) 1666.7FT (259.2FT AGL) U/S 2604231131-2610232359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1208248) 41°11′N 79°35′W (6.8 nautical miles WSW AXQ) 1846.8FT (306.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 22 Dec, 3:45 am EST (08:45 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · AXQ 09/281
as issued
!AOO 09/281 AXQ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1208248) 411154.70N0793519.30W (6.8NM WSW AXQ) 1846.8FT (306.1FT AGL) U/S 2609230745-2612220845
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1296636) 41°10′N 79°40′W (10.9 nautical miles west AXQ) 1,804 ft (259 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:13 pm EST (22:13 UTC), estimated · 119 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · AXQ 10/055
as issued
!AOO 10/055 AXQ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1296636) 411039.20N0794029.90W (10.9NM W AXQ) 1804FT (259FT AGL) U/S 2610051613-2611192213EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1208978) 41°10′N 79°40′W (10.5 nautical miles WSW AXQ) 1786.1FT (316.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 7:49 am EST (12:49 UTC) · 119 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · AXQ 09/039
as issued
!AOO 09/039 AXQ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1208978) 411047.70N0794002.50W (10.5NM WSW AXQ) 1786.1FT (316.9FT AGL) U/S 2609021149-2612011249
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1027772) 40°53′N 80°05′W (5.6 nautical miles WNW 3G9) 1695.2FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 5 Jan, 3:59 pm EST (20:59 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 3G9 10/075
as issued
!AOO 10/075 3G9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1027772) 405340.10N0800511.70W (5.6NM WNW 3G9) 1695.2FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2610071959-2701052059
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1322005) 40°50′N 79°47′W (8.1 nautical miles east 3G9) 1,680 ft (255 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:38 pm EST (21:38 UTC), estimated · 138 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 3G9 10/053
as issued
!AOO 10/053 3G9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1322005) 405055.30N0794745.30W (8.1NM E 3G9) 1680FT (255FT AGL) U/S 2610051538-2611192138EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1026008) 40°49′N 80°05′W (3.6 nautical miles ENE PJC) 1628.3FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · PJC 09/096
as issued
!AOO 09/096 PJC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1026008) 404909.70N0800507.00W (3.6NM ENE PJC) 1628.3FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2609041334-2612030400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1028045) 40°50′N 79°52′W (4.4 nautical miles ESE 3G9) 1531.2FT (221.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 4:14 pm EST (21:14 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 3G9 09/020
as issued
!AOO 09/020 3G9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1028045) 405012.70N0795248.90W (4.4NM ESE 3G9) 1531.2FT (221.1FT AGL) U/S 2609012014-2611302114
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1011865) 40°47′N 79°47′W (6.9 nautical miles east BTP) 1615.2FT (312.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · BTP 08/027
as issued
!BTP 08/027 BTP OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1011865) 404722.80N0794757.70W (6.9NM E BTP) 1615.2FT (312.0FT AGL) U/S 2608271838-2611250400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1061617) 40°54′N 80°04′W (5.8 nautical miles northwest 3G9) 1640.1FT (265.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 5 Dec, 10:23 pm EST (03:23 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 3G9 08/092
as issued
!AOO 08/092 3G9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1061617) 405447.00N0800430.00W (5.8NM NW 3G9) 1640.1FT (265.7FT AGL) U/S 2608080323-2612060323
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1030694) 40°44′N 79°55′W (2.5 nautical miles southeast BTP) 1767.7FT (364.8FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 27 Oct, 9:27 pm EDT (01:27 UTC) · 138 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · BTP 07/010
as issued
!BTP 07/010 BTP OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1030694) 404434.20N0795502.80W (2.5NM SE BTP) 1767.7FT (364.8FT AGL) U/S 2607300127-2610280127
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes 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 BUF 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC), at AVL 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:23 pm EDT (23:23 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at AVL is before sunrise there (7:34 am EDT (11:34 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 ↗
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: Buffalo Niagara International, Asheville Regional.