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City Of Colorado Springs Municipal to Los Angeles International COS → LAX

723 nautical miles (832 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 23 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 22-knot headwind), arriving about 12:32 am PDT (07:32 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now COS is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 13 knots; LAX is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 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: 19 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.

The return flight

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 7:55 pm MDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 30 to 258 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 7:55 pm MDT (01:55 UTC). Near the route, 416 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 624 nm of the route.
  • AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 545 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 555 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 218 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 238 to 287 nm out.
  • AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 297 to 624 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 386 to 515 nm out.
  • AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 555 to 703 nm out.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 6E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 654 to 713 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 COS.

Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first

  • urgent E545 at 6,000 ft, 48 nm north, 3:49 pm MDT (21:49 UTC): remarks: low-level wind shear + 5 knots fap runway 17L. At the departure end, 48 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    APA UUA /OV APA350002/TM 2149/FL060/TP E545/RM LLWS +/- 5 KT FAP RWY 17L
    Report
    an urgent report filed through APA
    Where
    2 nm north (350°) of APA
    Time
    21:49 UTC
    Height
    at 6,000 ft
    Aircraft
    E545
    Remarks
    low-level wind shear + 5 knots fap runway 17L
  • 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, 5 nm southeast, 5:44 pm MDT (23:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, wind 244° at 64 knots. 109 nm along the route, 5 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
  • UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 47 nm north, 4:54 pm MDT (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 436 nm along the route, 47 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
  • B737 at 14,000 ft, 3 nm north, 3:54 pm MDT (21:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 674 nm along the route, 3 nm north 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
  • B738 descending, 5 nm north, 3:37 pm MDT (21:37 UTC): moderate chop turbulence. 674 nm along the route, 5 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ONT UA /OV ONT358021/TM 2137/FLDURD/TP B738/TB MODERATE CHOP STARTING AT 130
    Report
    a routine report filed through ONT
    Where
    21 nm north (358°) of ONT
    Time
    21:37 UTC
    Height
    during the descent
    Aircraft
    B738
    Turbulence
    moderate chop starting at at 13,000 ft
  • B737 at 41,000 ft, 20 nm southeast, 3:23 pm MDT (21:23 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. At the departure end, 20 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    PUB UA /OV PUB350015/TM 2123/FL410/TP B737/TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-46
    Report
    a routine report filed through PUB
    Where
    15 nm north (350°) of PUB
    Time
    21:23 UTC
    Height
    at 41,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B737
    Turbulence
    continuous lgt-ocnl moderate chop
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-46
  • B730 at 37,000 ft, 44 nm north, 3:11 pm MDT (21:11 UTC): remarks: mtw +15/-10KT ZDVWC-30. At the departure end, 44 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    COS UA /OV BRK310040/TM 2111/FL370/TP B730/RM MTW +15/-10KT ZDVWC-30
    Report
    a routine report filed through COS
    Where
    40 nm northwest (310°) of BRK
    Time
    21:11 UTC
    Height
    at 37,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B730
    Remarks
    mtw +15/-10KT ZDVWC-30
  • B737 at 41,000 ft, 19 nm southeast, 3:15 pm MDT (21:15 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: mtw a 10-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-46. 50 nm along the route, 19 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    PUB UA /OV PUB260050/TM 2115/FL410/TP B737/TB NEG/RM MTW -10KT ZDVWC-46
    Report
    a routine report filed through PUB
    Where
    50 nm west (260°) of PUB
    Time
    21:15 UTC
    Height
    at 41,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B737
    Turbulence
    none
    Remarks
    mtw a 10-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-46
  • A321 at 34,000 ft, 35 nm south, 3:36 pm MDT (21:36 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-29. 59 nm along the route, 35 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ALS UA /OV ALS360035/TM 2136/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-29
    Report
    a routine report filed through ALS
    Where
    35 nm north (360°) of ALS
    Time
    21:36 UTC
    Height
    at 34,000 ft
    Aircraft
    A321
    Turbulence
    continuous lgt-ocnl moderate chop
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-29
  • B738 at 35,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 4:18 pm MDT (22:18 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-30. 89 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ALS UA /OV ALS319040/TM 2218/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-30
    Report
    a routine report filed through ALS
    Where
    40 nm northwest (319°) of ALS
    Time
    22:18 UTC
    Height
    at 35,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B738
    Turbulence
    continuous lgt-ocnl moderate chop
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-30
  • PRM1 at 41,000 ft, 36 nm south, 5:38 pm MDT (23:38 UTC): light to moderate clear-air turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. 99 nm along the route, 36 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ALS UA /OV ALS290035/TM 2338/FL410/TP PRM1/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZDVWC-46
    Report
    a routine report filed through ALS
    Where
    35 nm west (290°) of ALS
    Time
    23:38 UTC
    Height
    at 41,000 ft
    Aircraft
    PRM1
    Turbulence
    light to moderate clear-air turbulence
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-46
  • B739 at 31,000 ft, 30 nm south, 3:21 pm MDT (21:21 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: mtw a 20-knot loss of airspeed zdvwc. 218 nm along the route, 30 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    FMN UA /OV RSK280040/TM 2121/FL310/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM MTW +/-20KT ZDVWC
    Report
    a routine report filed through FMN
    Where
    40 nm west (280°) of RSK
    Time
    21:21 UTC
    Height
    at 31,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B739
    Turbulence
    occasional light chop
    Remarks
    mtw a 20-knot loss of airspeed zdvwc

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.

HeightAverage windHead- or tailwindTemperatureGround speedTime en routeArrival
8,500 ft220° at 25 kt+22 kt8 °C98 kt7 h 23 min12:32 am PDT (07:32 UTC)
10,500 ft220° at 30 kt+27 kt4 °C93 kt7 h 46 min12:55 am PDT (07:55 UTC)
12,500 ft220° at 33 kt+29 kt0 °C91 kt7 h 57 min1:06 am PDT (08:06 UTC)
14,500 ft220° at 37 kt+33 kt-3 °C87 kt8 h 19 min1:28 am PDT (08:28 UTC)
16,500 ft220° at 42 kt+36 kt-8 °C84 kt8 h 36 min1:45 am PDT (08:45 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180220° at 45 kt+38 kt-10 °C82 kt8 h 49 min1:58 am PDT (08:58 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240220° at 49 kt+45 kt-21 °C75 kt9 h 38 min2:47 am PDT (09:47 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300220° at 63 kt+58 kt-28 °C62 kt11 h 40 min4:49 am PDT (11:49 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340220° at 64 kt+59 kt-35 °C61 kt11 h 51 min5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390230° at 58 kt+55 kt-45 °C65 kt11 h 07 min4:16 am PDT (11:16 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
PointFrom3,0006,0009,00012,00018,00024,00030,00034,00039,000
PUBused from 0 nm out; 40 nm from the line210/24 16°210/28 8°230/43 -8°240/42 -21°240/77 -30°240/72 -36°250/51 -47°
ALSused from 50 nm out; 59 nm from the line210/32 5°230/48 -8°230/49 -20°230/78 -30°240/74 -36°240/61 -47°
FMNused from 149 nm out; 63 nm from the line220/25 13°220/28 4°210/51 -9°220/59 -21°230/78 -30°230/77 -36°230/66 -46°
BCEused from 297 nm out; 75 nm from the line210/47 0°200/50 -12°220/31 -23°220/56 -26°220/58 -35°230/58 -45°
PRCused from 396 nm out; 93 nm from the line200/36 6°210/46 0°220/60 -10°220/75 -19°220/66 -26°230/70 -33°230/59 -45°
LASused from 446 nm out; 67 nm from the line200/25 11°230/22 5°240/25 -1°220/37 -12°220/44 -21°210/52 -27°210/60 -34°220/58 -44°
ONTused from 594 nm out; 66 nm from the line230/11200/17 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

AirportWhereConditionsWindVisibilityCeilingElevationReported
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: overcast at 7,500 feet from the south (180°) at 17 knots, gusting to 26 10+ mi 7,500 ft 7,523 ft 23:55 UTC
GUC Gunnison, CO 99 nm out, 21 nm northwest 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, 5 nm northwest of the line VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,900 feet, a broken layer at 3,700 feet, overcast at 4,700 feet Weather: light rain from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots 10+ mi 3,700 ft 9,069 ft 23:55 UTC
BDG Blanding, UT 238 nm out, 13 nm north 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 337 nm out, 13 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
IFP Bullhead City, AZ 525 nm out, 21 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 624 nm out, 12 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 703 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line, tower VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet from the south (170°) at 10 knots 10+ mi none 295 ft 23:45 UTC
LAX Los Angeles, CA destination VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,300 feet, scattered clouds at 4,800 feet from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots 10+ mi none 127 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 LAX when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:32 am PDT (07:32 UTC)

Wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet VFR

30% chance between Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): light rain showers

The whole forecast for LAX
  • From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC) and 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Sun 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Mon 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC) and 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): light rain showers
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 12 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 11 nm from the route, 525 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
  • 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 14 nm from the route, 525 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
  • 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 16 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZLA

Daylight

Sunset at COS 6:25 pm MDT (00:25 UTC), at LAX 6:23 pm PDT (01:23 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:48 pm PDT (01:48 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at LAX is before sunrise there (6:56 am PDT (13:56 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

Radar now, the southern Rockies
Radar now, the southern Rockies · loop National Weather Service
Radar now, the Pacific Southwest
Radar now, the Pacific Southwest · loop National Weather Service
Radar, the whole country
Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service
Surface analysis now
Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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, Los Angeles International.