Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall to Orlando International BWI → MCO
685 nautical miles (789 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 201°, about 212° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 45 min at the quickest height in today's winds (6,500 ft, a 1-knot headwind), arriving about 9:47 am EDT (13:47 UTC). Right now BWI is IFR, wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots; MCO is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 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: 9,202 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 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the first 109 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 30 to 238 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Near the route, 50 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the route from 129 to 477 nm out.
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 BWI.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B737 at 800 ft, 0 nm south, 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC): remarks: bases 800 ft. At the departure end, 0 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0730/FL008/TP B737/RM BASES 008
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- over BWI
- Time
- 07:30 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Remarks
- bases 800 ft
- E145 at 800 ft, 8 nm southeast, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 99 nm along the route, 8 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
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 8 forecast points nearest it (RIC, RDU, ILM, FLO, CHS, SAV, JAX, MLB). 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 19 kt | +2 kt | 118 kt | 5 h 48 min | 9:50 am EDT (13:50 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 290° at 19 kt | +1 kt | 12 °C | 119 kt | 5 h 45 min | 9:47 am EDT (13:47 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 280° at 22 kt | +3 kt | 10 °C | 117 kt | 5 h 51 min | 9:53 am EDT (13:53 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 24 kt | +7 kt | 8 °C | 113 kt | 6 h 04 min | 10:06 am EDT (14:06 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 260° at 26 kt | +12 kt | 5 °C | 108 kt | 6 h 21 min | 10:23 am EDT (14:23 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 260° at 30 kt | +17 kt | 1 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 39 min | 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 250° at 34 kt | +21 kt | -3 °C | 99 kt | 6 h 55 min | 10:57 am EDT (14:57 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 37 kt | +25 kt | -6 °C | 95 kt | 7 h 13 min | 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 45 kt | +34 kt | -17 °C | 86 kt | 7 h 58 min | 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 60 kt | +53 kt | -31 °C | 67 kt | 10 h 13 min | 2:15 pm EDT (18:15 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 69 kt | +63 kt | -40 °C | 57 kt | 12 h 01 min | 4:03 pm EDT (20:03 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 58 kt | +51 kt | -51 °C | 69 kt | 9 h 56 min | 1:58 pm EDT (17:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | used from 0 nm out; 80 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| RDU | used from 149 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| ILM | used from 248 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| FLO | used from 298 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| CHS | used from 348 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| SAV | used from 447 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 497 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 645 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Baltimore, MD | departure | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots | 6 mi | 900 ft | 143 ft | 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC) |
| DCA Washington, DC | 20 nm out, 10 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the northwest (320°) at 10 knots | 2.5 mi | 1,100 ft | 14 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| RIC Richmond, VA | 109 nm out, 8 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 700 feet Weather: mist | from the northwest (310°) at 9 knots | 4 mi | 700 ft | 167 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| BKT Blackstone, VA | 139 nm out, 12 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 437 ft | 12:55 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 268 nm out, 12 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 900 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 189 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| CRE North Myrtle Beach, SC | 338 nm out, 20 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| MYR Myrtle Beach, SC | 348 nm out, 13 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (260°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| JZI Charleston, SC | 417 nm out, 19 nm west of the line | VFR | from the west (260°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 18 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| SFB Orlando, FL | 665 nm out, 3 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 437 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MCO when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:47 am EDT (13:47 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MCO
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for BWI, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, gusting to 16, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,400 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA on the route, at the departure end · security · ZDC
- 6/8600 Sterling, VA, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · today · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 8 nm from the route, 288 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 0 nm from the route, 636 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 655 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 11 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at BWI 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 UTC), at MCO 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 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: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Orlando International.