West Virginia International Yeager to Appleton International CRW → ATW
471 nautical miles (542 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 321°, about 327° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 29 min at the quickest height in today's winds (10,500 ft, a 15-knot headwind), arriving about 5:52 am CDT (10:52 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now CRW is IFR, wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots; ATW is VFR, wind from the south (180°) 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: 1 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 334 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 20 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 CRW.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- MD83 climbing, 7 nm northeast, 1:04 am EDT (05:04 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 108 nm along the route, 7 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
CMH UA /OV LCK/TM 0504/FLDURC/TP MD83/SK B010 T037
- Report
- a routine report filed through CMH
- Where
- over LCK
- Time
- 05:04 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- MD83
- Sky
- B010 T037
- B738 at 1,800 ft, 46 nm northeast, 1:18 am EDT (05:18 UTC): overcast from 1,800 ft to 2,700 ft, remarks: during the climb. 216 nm along the route, 46 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0518/FL018/TP B738/SK OVC018-TOP027/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over KTOL
- Time
- 05:18 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- overcast from 1,800 ft, tops 2,700 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- B738 at 1,300 ft, 46 nm northeast, 12:45 am EDT (04:45 UTC): overcast from 1,300 ft to 3,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. 216 nm along the route, 46 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0445/FL013/TP B738/SK OVC013-TOP030/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over KTOL
- Time
- 04:45 UTC
- Height
- at 1,300 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- overcast from 1,300 ft, tops 3,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- LJ45 at 10,000 ft, 25 nm southwest, 12:31 am EDT (04:31 UTC): no turbulence, clear, remarks: ground fog at fwa FV10SM on final runway 14. 245 nm along the route, 25 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FWA UA /OV OLK/TM 0431/FL100/TP LJ45/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH/RM GROUND FOG AT FWA. FV10SM ON FINAL RY 14
- Report
- a routine report filed through FWA
- Where
- over OLK
- Time
- 04:31 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- LJ45
- Sky
- clear
- Turbulence
- smooth
- Remarks
- ground fog at fwa FV10SM on final runway 14
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 5 forecast points nearest it (CRW, CMH, FWA, MKG, GRB). 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 | 300° at 17 kt | +17 kt | 103 kt | 4 h 34 min | 5:57 am CDT (10:57 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 320° at 18 kt | +18 kt | 14 °C | 102 kt | 4 h 37 min | 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 320° at 17 kt | +18 kt | 10 °C | 102 kt | 4 h 37 min | 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 320° at 15 kt | +15 kt | 6 °C | 105 kt | 4 h 29 min | 5:52 am CDT (10:52 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 320° at 14 kt | +15 kt | 2 °C | 105 kt | 4 h 29 min | 5:52 am CDT (10:52 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 320° at 19 kt | +19 kt | -2 °C | 101 kt | 4 h 40 min | 6:03 am CDT (11:03 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 320° at 24 kt | +24 kt | -6 °C | 96 kt | 4 h 54 min | 6:17 am CDT (11:17 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 320° at 27 kt | +28 kt | -9 °C | 92 kt | 5 h 07 min | 6:30 am CDT (11:30 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 320° at 36 kt | +36 kt | -20 °C | 84 kt | 5 h 36 min | 6:59 am CDT (11:59 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 330° at 48 kt | +48 kt | -36 °C | 72 kt | 6 h 32 min | 7:55 am CDT (12:55 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 60 kt | +60 kt | -43 °C | 60 kt | 7 h 51 min | 9:14 am CDT (14:14 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 59 kt | +59 kt | -50 °C | 61 kt | 7 h 43 min | 9:06 am CDT (14:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRW | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 330/20 | 330/23 11° | 340/25 8° | 340/21 2° | 340/33 -9° | 340/41 -20° | 330/42 -35° | 320/44 -39° | 320/43 -47° |
| CMH | used from 49 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 330/15 | 340/22 14° | 340/24 9° | 340/23 4° | 340/35 -9° | 340/49 -20° | 340/58 -37° | 330/70 -42° | 340/55 -47° |
| FWA | used from 196 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 300/17 | 320/20 16° | 330/20 10° | 340/15 3° | 310/27 -8° | 320/37 -20° | 330/52 -36° | 330/65 -43° | 330/60 -50° |
| MKG | used from 294 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 260/22 | 290/16 15° | 300/11 10° | 290/5 3° | 300/26 -9° | 300/32 -20° | 320/48 -36° | 320/61 -45° | 310/74 -53° |
| GRB | used from 393 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 250/36 | 270/23 16° | 270/14 9° | 240/18 4° | 280/26 -9° | 280/29 -20° | 290/42 -36° | 290/51 -45° | 290/72 -55° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRW Charleston, WV | departure | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots | 1 mi | 500 ft | 947 ft | 1:54 am EDT (05:54 UTC) |
| GAS Gallipolis, OH | 39 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 565 ft | ||||
| UNI Athens/Albany, OH | 59 nm out, 9 nm northeast of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 100 feet, overcast at 900 feet Weather: mist | from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots | 2.5 mi | 100 ft | 765 ft | 22:15 UTC |
| TZR Columbus, OH | 118 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 904 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| EDJ Bellefontaine, OH | 157 nm out, 3 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 1,121 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| VNW Van Wert, OH | 206 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Weather: mist | from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots | 3 mi | none | 786 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| IRS Sturgis, MI | 275 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line | marginal VFR Weather: mist | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 5 mi | none | 924 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| AZO Kalamazoo, MI | 294 nm out, 13 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Weather: mist | from the south (170°) at 4 knots | 5 mi | none | 873 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| BIV Holland, MI | 334 nm out, 15 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 697 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| ETB West Bend, WI | 422 nm out, 22 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 887 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| SBM Sheboygan, WI | 432 nm out, 2 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 755 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| ATW Appleton, WI | destination | VFR | from the south (180°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 918 ft | 1:15 am CDT (06:15 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,121 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ATW when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:52 am CDT (10:52 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for ATW
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC) and 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): light rain showers, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
The forecast for CRW, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 6 knots, visibility 1 mile, light rain, mist, a few clouds at 100 feet, overcast at 500 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): overcast at 100 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility 3 miles, light drizzle, mist, overcast at 700 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light drizzle, a broken layer at 1,400 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,400 feet
- From Mon 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 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 CRW 6:53 pm EDT (22:53 UTC), at ATW 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:44 pm CDT (23:44 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ATW is before sunrise there (7:04 am CDT (12:04 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.
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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: West Virginia International Yeager, Appleton International.