City Of Colorado Springs Municipal to Jack Northrop Fld/Hawthorne Municipal COS → HHR
720 nautical miles (829 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 250°, about 242° magnetic at the departure end (variation 8E). At 120 knots that is 7 h 21 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 22-knot headwind), arriving about 1:14 am PDT (08:14 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now COS is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 13 knots; HHR is VFR, wind from the west (270°) at 7 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: 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 W68W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 6:55 pm MDT (00:55 UTC). Over the route from 30 to 257 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 68W VALID UNTIL 0155Z CO NM AZ UT FROM 30W CHE-20NNW TBE-60SE ABQ-40N SJN-30SW MTU-30W CHE AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- SIGMET W69W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 6:55 pm MDT (00:55 UTC). Near the route, 415 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 69W VALID UNTIL 0155Z TX NM AZ FROM 50ENE PGS-60SE ABQ-20ENE ELP-70SSW SSO-50SE BZA-50ENE PGS AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 622 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 543 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 89 to 553 nm out.
- 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 109 to 217 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 237 to 286 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 306 to 622 nm out.
- 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 route from 375 to 454 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 553 to 701 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 6E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 69 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 COS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent GLF6 at 45,000 ft, 22 nm south, 5:57 pm MDT (23:57 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv. 227 nm along the route, 22 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UUA /OV RSK280050/TM 2357/FL450/TP GLF6/TB SEV/RM A/C HAD TO EXIT AUTO PILOT, 45 DEGREE PITCH-ZDV
- Report
- an urgent report filed through FMN
- Where
- 50 nm west (280°) of RSK
- Time
- 23:57 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF6
- Turbulence
- severe
- Remarks
- a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv
- GLF5 at 45,000 ft, 25 nm north, 4:44 pm MDT (22:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. At the departure end, 25 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
COS UA /OV COS350025/TM 2244/FL450/TP GLF5/TB MOD /RM ZDVWC-46
- Report
- a routine report filed through COS
- Where
- 25 nm north (350°) of COS
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF5
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-46
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 12 nm north, 4:02 pm MDT (22:02 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: during the climb from KDEN from 12,000 ft to 19,000 ft ZDVWC-41. At the departure end, 12 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
COS UA /OV BRK262015/TM 2202/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB MOD CHOP/RM DURC FROM KDEN 120-190 ZDVWC-41
- Report
- a routine report filed through COS
- Where
- 15 nm west (262°) of BRK
- Time
- 22:02 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- during the climb from KDEN from 12,000 ft to 19,000 ft ZDVWC-41
- UAL2238 at 38,000 ft, 4 nm southeast, 5:44 pm MDT (23:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, wind 244° at 64 knots. 109 nm along the route, 4 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL2238 3807N 10649W 2344 F380 244/064KT TB CONT MOD TURB IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 18 nm southeast, 6:09 pm MDT (00:09 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-38. 168 nm along the route, 18 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UA /OV RSK360050/TM 0009/FL430/TP GLF4/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-38
- Report
- a routine report filed through FMN
- Where
- 50 nm north (360°) of RSK
- Time
- 00:09 UTC
- Height
- at 43,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-38
- GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 21 nm south, 6:15 pm MDT (00:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: zdvwc. 217 nm along the route, 21 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UA /OV RSK290045/TM 0015/FL430/TP GLF4/TB CONS MOD/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through FMN
- Where
- 45 nm west (290°) of RSK
- Time
- 00:15 UTC
- Height
- at 43,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- Remarks
- zdvwc
- UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 49 nm north, 4:54 pm MDT (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 434 nm along the route, 49 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL493 3648N 11330W 2254 F240 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC LIGHT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- B38M at 14,000 ft, 11 nm southeast, 6:13 pm MDT (00:13 UTC): moderate turbulence, light rime icing, 8 °C. 651 nm along the route, 11 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ONT UA /OV ONT053034/TM 0013/FL140/TP B38M/TA 08/TB MODERATE TURBULENCE/IC LIGHT RIME ICE 190 - 170
- Report
- a routine report filed through ONT
- Where
- 34 nm northeast (053°) of ONT
- Time
- 00:13 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Temperature
- 8 °C
- Turbulence
- moderate turbulence
- Icing
- light rime ice at 19,000 ft at 17,000 ft
- B737 at 14,000 ft, 6 nm northwest, 3:54 pm MDT (21:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 671 nm along the route, 6 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ONT UA /OV 20N ONT/TM 2154/FL140/TP B737/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ONT
- Where
- 20N ont
- Time
- 21:54 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- moderate
- A21N at 31,000 ft, 33 nm southeast, 6:24 pm MDT (00:24 UTC): remarks: mountain wave +/-10-20KT ZDVWC-29. At the departure end, 33 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUB UA /OV PUB/TM 0024/FL310/TP A21N/RM MTN WAVE +/-10-20KT ZDVWC-29
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUB
- Where
- over PUB
- Time
- 00:24 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Remarks
- mountain wave +/-10-20KT ZDVWC-29
- B737 at 14,000 ft, 36 nm north, 6:20 pm MDT (00:20 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: light to moderate from 14,000 ft to 16,000 ft occn light above 16,000 ft. At the departure end, 36 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN170025/TM 0020/FL140/TP B737/TB LGT-MOD/RM LGT-MOD 140-160 OCCN LGT ABOVE 160
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 25 nm south (170°) of DEN
- Time
- 00:20 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- light to moderate from 14,000 ft to 16,000 ft occn light above 16,000 ft
- B737 at 25,000 ft, 7 nm north, 6:29 pm MDT (00:29 UTC): light rime icing, 0 °C, remarks: during the climb ZDVWC-29. At the departure end, 7 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
COS UA /OV BRK242015/TM 0029/FL250/TP B737/SK TOP280/TA 00/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC ZDVWC-29
- Report
- a routine report filed through COS
- Where
- 15 nm southwest (242°) of BRK
- Time
- 00:29 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- TOP280
- Temperature
- 0 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the climb ZDVWC-29
- CL35 at 43,000 ft, 28 nm southeast, 6:21 pm MDT (00:21 UTC): remarks: mtw +/-300FT zdvwc. 39 nm along the route, 28 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUB UA /OV PUB250040/TM 0021/FL430/TP CL35/RM MTW +/-300FT ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUB
- Where
- 40 nm west (250°) of PUB
- Time
- 00:21 UTC
- Height
- at 43,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CL35
- Remarks
- mtw +/-300FT zdvwc
- BE9L at 20,000 ft, 29 nm southeast, 6:34 pm MDT (00:34 UTC): light rime icing, -9 °C, remarks: ZDVWC-41. 79 nm along the route, 29 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV ALS330035/TM 0034/FL200/TP BE9L/TA M09/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 35 nm northwest (330°) of ALS
- Time
- 00:34 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE9L
- Temperature
- −9 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-41
16 more routine reports are on the map.
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 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 7 forecast points nearest it (PUB, ALS, FMN, BCE, PRC, LAS, ONT). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 ft | 220° at 25 kt | +22 kt | 8 °C | 98 kt | 7 h 21 min | 1:14 am PDT (08:14 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 220° at 30 kt | +27 kt | 4 °C | 93 kt | 7 h 45 min | 1:38 am PDT (08:38 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 220° at 33 kt | +29 kt | 0 °C | 91 kt | 7 h 55 min | 1:48 am PDT (08:48 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 37 kt | +33 kt | -3 °C | 87 kt | 8 h 17 min | 2:10 am PDT (09:10 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 220° at 42 kt | +36 kt | -8 °C | 84 kt | 8 h 34 min | 2:27 am PDT (09:27 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 45 kt | +38 kt | -10 °C | 82 kt | 8 h 47 min | 2:40 am PDT (09:40 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 49 kt | +45 kt | -21 °C | 75 kt | 9 h 36 min | 3:29 am PDT (10:29 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 63 kt | +58 kt | -28 °C | 62 kt | 11 h 37 min | 5:30 am PDT (12:30 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 64 kt | +59 kt | -35 °C | 61 kt | 11 h 48 min | 5:41 am PDT (12:41 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 58 kt | +55 kt | -45 °C | 65 kt | 11 h 05 min | 4:58 am PDT (11:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUB | used from 0 nm out; 40 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° | ||
| ALS | used from 49 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 210/32 5° | 230/48 -8° | 230/49 -20° | 230/78 -30° | 240/74 -36° | 240/61 -47° | |||
| FMN | used from 148 nm out; 63 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° | ||
| BCE | used from 296 nm out; 77 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| PRC | used from 395 nm out; 92 nm from the line | 200/36 6° | 210/46 0° | 220/60 -10° | 220/75 -19° | 220/66 -26° | 230/70 -33° | 230/59 -45° | ||
| LAS | used from 444 nm out; 69 nm from the line | 200/25 11° | 230/22 5° | 240/25 -1° | 220/37 -12° | 220/44 -21° | 210/52 -27° | 210/60 -34° | 220/58 -44° | |
| ONT | used from 592 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 230/11 | 200/17 6° | 230/27 4° | 230/32 -2° | 210/39 -12° | 220/51 -20° | 220/48 -29° | 210/51 -34° | 210/52 -44° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COS Colorado Springs, CO | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, a broken layer at 14,000 feet, a broken layer at 24,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 14,000 ft | 6,187 ft | 5:54 pm MDT (23:54 UTC) |
| ANK Salida, CO | 69 nm out, 8 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,600 feet, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 9,500 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 18 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 7,523 ft | 00:35 UTC |
| GUC Gunnison, CO | 109 nm out, 22 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 9,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 7,679 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| TEX Telluride, CO | 158 nm out, 6 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,600 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southeast (150°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 9,069 ft | 00:35 UTC |
| BDG Blanding, UT | 237 nm out, 14 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 21 knots, gusting to 33 | 10+ mi | none | 5,867 ft | 22:15 UTC |
| PGA Page, AZ | 336 nm out, 15 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet, overcast at 9,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the south (190°) at 14 knots, gusting to 25 | 8 mi | 9,000 ft | 4,316 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| GCN Grand Canyon, AZ | 395 nm out, 25 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 500 feet, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet Weather: mist | from the southwest (220°) at 17 knots, gusting to 25 | 0.75 mi | 500 ft | 6,608 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| IFP Bullhead City, AZ | 523 nm out, 19 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,700 feet, a broken layer at 4,600 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 27 knots, gusting to 32 | 10+ mi | 4,600 ft | 707 ft | 20:47 UTC |
| DAG Daggett, CA | 622 nm out, 15 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 23 knots, gusting to 35 | 10+ mi | none | 1,930 ft | 23:50 UTC |
| EMT El Monte, CA | 701 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 295 ft | 00:45 UTC |
| HHR Hawthorne, CA | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,300 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet | from the west (270°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 4,300 ft | 65 ft | 4:53 pm PDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 9,069 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At HHR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:14 am PDT (08:14 UTC)
HHR has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
The forecast for COS, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 20 knots, gusting to 32, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8770 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 13 nm from the route, at the departure end · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 12 October · ZDV
- 6/8784 LAKE GEORGE, CO, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 UTC 17 nm from the route, 30 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 13 October · ZDV
- 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 9 nm from the route, 523 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
- 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 523 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 14 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at COS 6:25 pm MDT (00:25 UTC), at HHR 6:23 pm PDT (01:23 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:48 pm PDT (01:48 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at HHR is before sunrise there (6:55 am PDT (13:55 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: City Of Colorado Springs Municipal, Jack Northrop Fld/Hawthorne Municipal.