Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International to Portland International Jetport CVG → PWM
702 nautical miles (808 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 062°, about 068° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 05 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 18-knot tailwind), arriving about 12:28 pm EDT (16:28 UTC). Right now CVG is low IFR, wind from the south (190°) at 4 knots; PWM is VFR, wind from the west (280°) at 3 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: 18 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 whole route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, mist). Over the route from 237 to 643 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 24,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 237 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 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 08:00–15:00 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, CMH, AGC, PSB, AVP, SYR, ALB, BOS, PWM). 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 | 340° at 14 kt | 0 | 120 kt | 5 h 51 min | 1:14 pm EDT (17:14 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 350° at 16 kt | +3 kt | 12 °C | 117 kt | 6 h | 1:23 pm EDT (17:23 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 350° at 18 kt | +3 kt | 9 °C | 117 kt | 6 h | 1:23 pm EDT (17:23 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 340° at 21 kt | +3 kt | 6 °C | 117 kt | 6 h | 1:23 pm EDT (17:23 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 340° at 22 kt | 0 | 3 °C | 120 kt | 5 h 51 min | 1:14 pm EDT (17:14 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 330° at 24 kt | −2 kt | -1 °C | 122 kt | 5 h 45 min | 1:08 pm EDT (17:08 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 330° at 26 kt | −3 kt | -5 °C | 123 kt | 5 h 42 min | 1:05 pm EDT (17:05 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 330° at 28 kt | −4 kt | -8 °C | 124 kt | 5 h 40 min | 1:03 pm EDT (17:03 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 330° at 28 kt | −5 kt | -9 °C | 125 kt | 5 h 37 min | 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 330° at 32 kt | −6 kt | -21 °C | 126 kt | 5 h 34 min | 12:57 pm EDT (16:57 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 330° at 37 kt | −5 kt | -37 °C | 125 kt | 5 h 37 min | 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 45 kt | −17 kt | -43 °C | 137 kt | 5 h 07 min | 12:30 pm EDT (16:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 40 kt | −18 kt | -51 °C | 138 kt | 5 h 05 min | 12:28 pm EDT (16:28 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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 | 300/19 | 310/23 15° | 320/20 9° | 310/18 3° | 300/26 -6° | 290/36 -19° | 310/32 -34° | 310/53 -43° | 310/61 -51° |
| CMH | used from 49 nm out; 28 nm from the line | 320/12 | 340/26 15° | 340/22 9° | 320/24 3° | 320/32 -7° | 320/36 -20° | 330/42 -35° | 320/59 -44° | 320/57 -50° |
| AGC | used from 148 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 340/11 | 350/12 11° | 360/25 7° | 340/30 2° | 340/41 -8° | 340/44 -21° | 350/59 -36° | 340/68 -42° | 340/50 -51° |
| PSB | used from 297 nm out; 32 nm from the line | 020/21 12° | 360/28 7° | 360/29 1° | 350/33 -10° | 350/42 -22° | 350/49 -37° | 340/63 -43° | 350/39 -52° | |
| AVP | used from 396 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 010/20 | 020/24 11° | 360/19 8° | 350/23 2° | 320/24 -11° | 330/25 -22° | 330/27 -37° | 310/28 -42° | 290/30 -50° |
| SYR | used from 445 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 330/17 | 320/14 9° | 350/18 8° | 350/26 2° | 340/25 -11° | 360/34 -22° | 350/43 -39° | 330/50 -46° | 350/50 -54° |
| ALB | used from 495 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 340/22 | 340/19 9° | 320/16 7° | 330/16 2° | 330/19 -11° | 320/21 -23° | 320/25 -39° | 280/30 -44° | 270/41 -51° |
| BOS | used from 594 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 020/10 | 360/20 10° | 340/19 7° | 290/21 2° | 270/35 -9° | 260/42 -22° | 250/55 -38° | 240/75 -43° | 250/72 -51° |
| PWM | used from 643 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 320/11 | 260/11 8° | 310/14 5° | 310/19 1° | 300/26 -11° | 290/31 -22° | 270/48 -40° | 250/60 -43° | 250/69 -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 | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 100 feet Weather: fog | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 0.06 mi | 100 ft | 896 ft | 7:17 am EDT (11:17 UTC) |
| ILN Wilmington, OH | 49 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 100 feet Weather: fog | from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots | 0.25 mi | 100 ft | 1,076 ft | 11:06 UTC |
| LCK Columbus, OH | 89 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet | from the west (260°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 743 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| HLG Wheeling, WV | 198 nm out, 22 nm south of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the west (270°) at 3 knots | 2 mi | 300 ft | 1,194 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| BVI Beaver Falls, PA | 218 nm out, 7 nm north of the line, tower | reported, no category | calm | none | 1,252 ft | 19:47 UTC | |
| DUJ Dubois, PA | 297 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 1,816 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| ELM Elmira/Corning, NY | 396 nm out, 18 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 100 feet, overcast at 3,200 feet | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 3,200 ft | 955 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| BGM Binghamton, NY | 435 nm out, 6 nm north of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 200 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet Weather: mist | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 5 mi | 200 ft | 1,635 ft | 11:08 UTC |
| ALB Albany, NY | 544 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | calm | 3 mi | 400 ft | 284 ft | 10:51 UTC |
| DDH Bennington, VT | 564 nm out, 2 nm east of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 900 feet | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 400 ft | 826 ft | 10:54 UTC |
| MHT Manchester, NH | 643 nm out, 25 nm south of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet | from the north (350°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 400 ft | 266 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| PWM Portland, ME | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 300 feet, overcast at 3,300 feet | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 3,300 ft | 75 ft | 7:15 am EDT (11:15 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,816 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PWM when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:28 pm EDT (16:28 UTC)
Wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for PWM
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 500 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 10:30 am EDT (14:30 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility 6 miles, mist, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
The forecast for CVG, the departure
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 3 knots, visibility ¼ mile, fog, sky obscured at 100 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 3 knots, visibility 3 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 100 feet
- At times between Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) and 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet, 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
- 6/8829 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 218 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local on the route, 218 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
Daylight
Sunset at CVG 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at PWM 6:03 pm EDT (22:03 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 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: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Portland International Jetport.