Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International CVG → FLL
812 nautical miles (934 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 162°, about 168° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 01 min at the quickest height in today's winds (9,500 ft, a 15-knot tailwind), arriving about 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now CVG is VFR, wind from the west (280°) at 3 knots; 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: 1,971 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 188 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 119 to 247 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 218 to 267 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 CVG.
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 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 9 forecast points nearest it (CVG, LOU, TYS, GSP, CAE, SAV, 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 13 kt | −10 kt | 130 kt | 6 h 15 min | 5:43 am EDT (09:43 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 13 kt | −12 kt | 132 kt | 6 h 09 min | 5:37 am EDT (09:37 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 15 kt | −14 kt | 13 °C | 134 kt | 6 h 04 min | 5:32 am EDT (09:32 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 18 kt | −15 kt | 10 °C | 135 kt | 6 h 01 min | 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 19 kt | −15 kt | 7 °C | 135 kt | 6 h 01 min | 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 300° at 20 kt | −15 kt | 3 °C | 135 kt | 6 h 01 min | 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 290° at 21 kt | −14 kt | -1 °C | 134 kt | 6 h 04 min | 5:32 am EDT (09:32 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 290° at 23 kt | −13 kt | -5 °C | 133 kt | 6 h 06 min | 5:34 am EDT (09:34 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 23 kt | −13 kt | -6 °C | 133 kt | 6 h 06 min | 5:34 am EDT (09:34 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 26 kt | −14 kt | -18 °C | 134 kt | 6 h 04 min | 5:32 am EDT (09:32 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 280° at 25 kt | −10 kt | -33 °C | 130 kt | 6 h 15 min | 5:43 am EDT (09:43 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 25 kt | −5 kt | -40 °C | 125 kt | 6 h 30 min | 5:58 am EDT (09:58 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 24 kt | −3 kt | -50 °C | 123 kt | 6 h 36 min | 6:04 am EDT (10:04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVG | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 320/18 | 350/32 16° | 350/35 10° | 350/30 3° | 330/30 -7° | 340/44 -20° | 340/58 -35° | 330/72 -41° | 320/36 -49° |
| LOU | used from 49 nm out; 73 nm from the line | 310/18 | 340/28 16° | 340/29 10° | 350/27 3° | 330/27 -7° | 340/39 -19° | 330/58 -33° | 330/67 -41° | 330/40 -49° |
| TYS | used from 99 nm out; 76 nm from the line | 320/20 | 340/18 11° | 340/32 9° | 340/36 4° | 330/37 -7° | 330/38 -19° | 330/50 -34° | 330/53 -38° | 330/44 -48° |
| GSP | used from 247 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 320/22 | 340/19 13° | 320/18 8° | 310/24 5° | 300/34 -7° | 300/36 -18° | 290/30 -33° | 300/32 -39° | 320/42 -49° |
| CAE | used from 346 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 330/15 | 330/13 12° | 330/22 9° | 300/26 6° | 280/33 -7° | 270/38 -18° | 250/45 -33° | 240/46 -40° | 270/38 -49° |
| SAV | used from 396 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 495 nm out; 16 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 594 nm out; 69 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 742 nm out; 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVG Covington, KY | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,900 feet, scattered clouds at 3,200 feet | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 896 ft | 10:52 pm EDT (02:52 UTC) |
| LEX Lexington, KY | 59 nm out, 16 nm west of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 knots | 9 mi | 1,800 ft | 979 ft | 02:54 UTC |
| LOZ London, KY | 119 nm out, 9 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the north (010°) at 9 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 1,212 ft | 20:18 UTC |
| GKT Sevierville, TN | 198 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,500 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots, gusting to 12 | 10+ mi | 2,500 ft | 1,013 ft | 03:16 UTC |
| EBA Elberton, GA | 307 nm out, 4 nm south of the line | VFR | from the west (260°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 614 ft | 03:15 UTC |
| HQU Thomson, GA | 346 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | VFR | from the west (260°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 501 ft | 03:15 UTC |
| LHW Fort Stewart (Hinesville), GA | 455 nm out, 22 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| CRG Jacksonville, FL | 544 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 40 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| OMN Ormond Beach, FL | 614 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 knots | 7 mi | none | 28 ft | 22:50 UTC |
| TIX Titusville, FL | 663 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet | calm | 7 mi | none | 34 ft | 00:47 UTC |
| BCT Boca Raton, FL | 792 nm out, 7 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (360°) at 2 knots | 10+ mi | none | 12 ft | 03:15 UTC |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,600 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 65 ft | 10:53 pm EDT (02:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,212 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, 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for FLL
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
The forecast for CVG, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 3 miles, mist, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 1 mile, mist, scattered clouds at 200 feet
- At times between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility ½ mile, fog
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8029 Cincinnati, OH, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · until 12 October · ZID
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 7 nm from the route, 544 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 3 nm from the route, 544 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 614 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 643 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 15 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 20 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at CVG 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at FLL 6:55 pm EDT (22:55 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:19 pm EDT (23:19 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at FLL is before sunrise there (7:17 am EDT (11:17 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: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International.