Lovell Field to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International CHA → FLL
598 nautical miles (688 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 153°, about 158° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 20 min at the quickest height in today's winds (7,500 ft, a 18-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:23 am EDT (11:23 UTC). Right now CHA is VFR, wind calm; FLL 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: 147 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). Over the first 20 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 30 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Near the route, 60 nm along 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 CHA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 36,000 ft, 27 nm northeast, 12:28 am EDT (04:28 UTC): light chop turbulence. 249 nm along the route, 27 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
AMG UA /OV AMG/TM 0428/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through AMG
- Where
- over AMG
- Time
- 04:28 UTC
- Height
- at 36,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- A321 at 35,000 ft, 5 nm northeast, 12:26 am EDT (04:26 UTC): light chop turbulence. 439 nm along the route, 5 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0426/FL350/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 04:26 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
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 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 6 forecast points nearest it (ATL, CSG, TLH, JAX, MLB, MIA). 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 | 310° at 14 kt | −13 kt | 133 kt | 4 h 30 min | 7:33 am EDT (11:33 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 17 kt | −16 kt | 136 kt | 4 h 24 min | 7:27 am EDT (11:27 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 18 kt | −18 kt | 15 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 20 min | 7:23 am EDT (11:23 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 19 kt | −18 kt | 12 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 20 min | 7:23 am EDT (11:23 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 300° at 18 kt | −16 kt | 9 °C | 136 kt | 4 h 24 min | 7:27 am EDT (11:27 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 290° at 19 kt | −14 kt | 4 °C | 134 kt | 4 h 28 min | 7:31 am EDT (11:31 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 280° at 20 kt | −13 kt | 0 °C | 133 kt | 4 h 30 min | 7:33 am EDT (11:33 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 280° at 22 kt | −12 kt | -5 °C | 132 kt | 4 h 32 min | 7:35 am EDT (11:35 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 22 kt | −11 kt | -6 °C | 131 kt | 4 h 34 min | 7:37 am EDT (11:37 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 270° at 27 kt | −12 kt | -17 °C | 132 kt | 4 h 32 min | 7:35 am EDT (11:35 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 280° at 23 kt | −14 kt | -32 °C | 134 kt | 4 h 28 min | 7:31 am EDT (11:31 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 260° at 18 kt | −4 kt | -41 °C | 124 kt | 4 h 49 min | 7:52 am EDT (11:52 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 22 kt | +1 kt | -51 °C | 119 kt | 5 h 02 min | 8:05 am EDT (12:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | used from 0 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 320/30 | 330/37 16° | 340/44 11° | 330/35 7° | 310/33 -6° | 300/38 -18° | 330/58 -33° | 330/48 -40° | 320/34 -49° |
| CSG | used from 150 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 310/24 | 340/35 17° | 340/37 12° | 330/22 8° | 310/30 -7° | 290/30 -18° | 340/57 -32° | 340/55 -41° | 320/33 -49° |
| TLH | used from 199 nm out; 98 nm from the line | 320/18 | 350/31 18° | 340/24 13° | 310/17 8° | 280/22 -7° | 300/25 -17° | 320/28 -33° | 320/24 -41° | 320/25 -50° |
| JAX | used from 249 nm out; 62 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 399 nm out; 59 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° |
| MIA | used from 548 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 150/7 | 140/5 17° | 160/5 14° | L/V 9° | 230/8 -5° | 230/8 -17° | 150/11 -32° | 150/25 -41° | 180/29 -51° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHA Chattanooga, TN | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 682 ft | 2:53 am EDT (06:53 UTC) |
| CZL Calhoun, GA | 40 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Weather: mist | calm | 4 mi | none | 655 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| RYY Atlanta, GA | 70 nm out, 2 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,040 ft | 06:50 UTC |
| MCN Macon, GA | 159 nm out, 6 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 354 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| EZM Eastman, GA | 199 nm out, 17 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 303 ft | 07:15 UTC |
| HOE Homerville, GA | 269 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line | no report just now | 186 ft | ||||
| GNV Gainesville, FL | 349 nm out, 11 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 151 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| LEE Leesburg, FL | 409 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 76 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| ISM Orlando, FL | 449 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 82 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| SUA Stuart, FL | 538 nm out, 24 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 9 mi | none | 16 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| BCT Boca Raton, FL | 578 nm out, 11 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (350°) at 2 knots | 10+ mi | none | 12 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 65 ft | 2:53 am EDT (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,040 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At FLL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:23 am EDT (11:23 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for FLL
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
The forecast for CHA, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/6783 Perry, GA, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 19, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 169 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 19 October · ZTL
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 7 nm from the route, 439 nm along the route · security · ZJX
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 568 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at CHA 7:10 pm EDT (23:10 UTC), at FLL 6:55 pm EDT (22:55 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:19 pm EDT (23:19 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: Lovell Field, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International.