Cedar City Regional to Northwest Alabama Regional CDC → MSL
1,243 nautical miles (1,431 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 090°, about 076° magnetic at the departure end (variation 14E). At 120 knots that is 7 h 32 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 45-knot tailwind), arriving about 4:45 am CDT (09:45 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now CDC is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) at 21 knots, gusting to 29; MSL 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: 2 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 6W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 9:55 pm MDT (03:55 UTC). Over the route from 219 to 448 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120155 MKCW WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 6W VALID UNTIL 0355Z CO NM FROM 50SSW DEN-30NNE TBE-50SSW CME-50E SJN-20NE DVC-50SSW DEN AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340.
- 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 first 90 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 159 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 428 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 467 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 169 nm of the route.
- 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 209 to 348 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 249 to 378 nm out.
- 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 route from 477 to 706 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 CDC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
Not fetched just now.
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 12 forecast points nearest it (BCE, FMN, ALS, PUB, GCK, GAG, ICT, TUL, FSM, LIT, MEM, HSV). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 220° at 20 kt | −9 kt | 20 °C | 129 kt | 9 h 38 min | 6:51 am CDT (11:51 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 21 kt | −14 kt | 15 °C | 134 kt | 9 h 17 min | 6:30 am CDT (11:30 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 240° at 22 kt | −18 kt | 12 °C | 138 kt | 9 h | 6:13 am CDT (11:13 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 240° at 24 kt | −19 kt | 7 °C | 139 kt | 8 h 57 min | 6:10 am CDT (11:10 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 240° at 25 kt | −20 kt | 2 °C | 140 kt | 8 h 53 min | 6:06 am CDT (11:06 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | −21 kt | -2 °C | 141 kt | 8 h 49 min | 6:02 am CDT (11:02 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 27 kt | −22 kt | -6 °C | 142 kt | 8 h 45 min | 5:58 am CDT (10:58 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 28 kt | −22 kt | -7 °C | 142 kt | 8 h 45 min | 5:58 am CDT (10:58 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 28 kt | −26 kt | -19 °C | 146 kt | 8 h 31 min | 5:44 am CDT (10:44 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 46 kt | −44 kt | -30 °C | 164 kt | 7 h 35 min | 4:48 am CDT (09:48 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 260° at 46 kt | −45 kt | -38 °C | 165 kt | 7 h 32 min | 4:45 am CDT (09:45 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 43 kt | −43 kt | -49 °C | 163 kt | 7 h 38 min | 4:51 am CDT (09:51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCE | used from 0 nm out; 20 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| FMN | used from 149 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 220/25 13° | 220/28 4° | 210/51 -9° | 220/59 -21° | 230/78 -30° | 230/77 -36° | 230/66 -46° | ||
| ALS | used from 298 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 210/32 5° | 230/48 -8° | 230/49 -20° | 230/78 -30° | 240/74 -36° | 240/61 -47° | |||
| PUB | used from 398 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 210/24 16° | 210/28 8° | 230/43 -8° | 240/42 -21° | 240/77 -30° | 240/72 -36° | 250/51 -47° | ||
| GCK | used from 497 nm out; 84 nm from the line | 200/35 21° | 220/34 14° | 240/30 8° | 240/27 -6° | 240/31 -17° | 240/53 -30° | 250/55 -39° | 250/60 -50° | |
| GAG | used from 597 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 190/34 19° | 240/27 14° | 240/26 8° | 240/24 -6° | 240/29 -16° | 250/50 -28° | 250/50 -39° | 260/46 -50° | |
| ICT | used from 696 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 190/34 | 210/34 18° | 240/28 13° | 260/23 7° | 250/23 -6° | 240/29 -17° | 260/40 -30° | 260/47 -40° | 270/42 -51° |
| TUL | used from 746 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 200/27 | 210/28 15° | 240/24 13° | 250/19 8° | 250/28 -6° | 260/25 -16° | 270/34 -30° | 280/41 -39° | 280/41 -52° |
| FSM | used from 895 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 200/18 | 210/19 15° | 230/22 13° | 250/18 7° | 270/20 -5° | 280/24 -16° | 280/35 -30° | 290/37 -40° | 300/40 -52° |
| LIT | used from 995 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 220/12 | 250/12 17° | 250/18 12° | 260/22 6° | 310/14 -5° | 310/25 -17° | 310/40 -31° | 310/38 -41° | 310/46 -52° |
| MEM | used from 1044 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 240/9 | 280/14 17° | 280/20 12° | 290/25 5° | 320/25 -6° | 330/31 -18° | 320/52 -32° | 330/58 -41° | 320/42 -50° |
| HSV | used from 1194 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 290/15 | 330/34 16° | 330/38 11° | 330/40 5° | 320/36 -7° | 320/31 -18° | 320/44 -34° | 330/53 -41° | 330/34 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDC Cedar City, UT | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,600 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 21 knots, gusting to 29 | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 5,622 ft | 7:53 pm MDT (01:53 UTC) |
| BCE Bryce Canyon, UT | 50 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,200 feet, overcast at 3,000 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the south (170°) at 7 knots | 5 mi | 3,000 ft | 7,589 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| BDG Blanding, UT | 169 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 21 knots, gusting to 33 | 10+ mi | none | 5,867 ft | 22:15 UTC |
| ALS Alamosa, CO | 348 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 9,500 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 7,539 ft | 01:52 UTC |
| TAD Trinidad, CO | 418 nm out, 4 nm south of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | none | 5,761 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| LBL Liberal, KS | 577 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 16 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,885 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| WDG Enid, OK | 736 nm out, 14 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 12,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,167 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| TUL Tulsa, OK | 826 nm out, 9 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 677 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| FYV Fayetteville, AR | 915 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,252 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| BVX Batesville, AR | 1034 nm out, 8 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 465 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| NQA Millington, TN | 1124 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 322 ft | 23:50 UTC |
| MSL Muscle Shoals, AL | destination | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 550 ft | 8:53 pm CDT (01:53 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 MSL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:45 am CDT (09:45 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility 4 miles, mist, clear skies marginal VFR
At times between Mon 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC) and 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist, clear skies IFR
The whole forecast for MSL
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 4 miles, mist, clear skies
- At times between Mon 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC) and 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for CDC, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC) and 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind variable at 15 knots, gusting to 30, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at CDC 6:59 pm MDT (00:59 UTC), at MSL 6:19 pm CDT (23:19 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:45 pm CDT (23:45 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MSL is before sunrise there (6:53 am CDT (11:53 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: Cedar City Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional.