Dallas Love Field to San Diego International DAL → SAN
1,025 nautical miles (1,180 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 275°, about 272° magnetic at the departure end (variation 3E). At 120 knots that is 9 h 19 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 10-knot headwind), arriving about 1:42 pm PDT (20:42 UTC). Right now DAL is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 9 knots; SAN is marginal VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 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: 3,091 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 TANGO 2W: 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 139 to 199 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 43,000 ft. Near the route, 567 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 577 to 1005 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). Near the route, 637 nm along the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 667 to 736 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 985 to 1005 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 DAL.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
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 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 10 forecast points nearest it (DAL, SPS, ABI, LBB, ROW, ELP, TUS, PHX, BLH, SAN). 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 | 220° at 17 kt | +10 kt | 18 °C | 110 kt | 9 h 19 min | 1:42 pm PDT (20:42 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 220° at 19 kt | +11 kt | 13 °C | 109 kt | 9 h 24 min | 1:47 pm PDT (20:47 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 210° at 21 kt | +12 kt | 10 °C | 108 kt | 9 h 29 min | 1:52 pm PDT (20:52 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 210° at 24 kt | +14 kt | 7 °C | 106 kt | 9 h 40 min | 2:03 pm PDT (21:03 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 220° at 28 kt | +17 kt | 3 °C | 103 kt | 9 h 57 min | 2:20 pm PDT (21:20 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 33 kt | +22 kt | 0 °C | 98 kt | 10 h 28 min | 2:51 pm PDT (21:51 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 230° at 38 kt | +28 kt | -4 °C | 92 kt | 11 h 08 min | 3:31 pm PDT (22:31 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 42 kt | +32 kt | -7 °C | 88 kt | 11 h 39 min | 4:02 pm PDT (23:02 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 53 kt | +41 kt | -17 °C | 79 kt | 12 h 58 min | 5:21 pm PDT (00:21 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 64 kt | +49 kt | -28 °C | 71 kt | 14 h 26 min | 6:49 pm PDT (01:49 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 63 kt | +53 kt | -37 °C | 67 kt | 15 h 18 min | 7:41 pm PDT (02:41 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 59 kt | +49 kt | -49 °C | 71 kt | 14 h 26 min | 6:49 pm PDT (01:49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 190/30 | 200/28 18° | 220/18 13° | 250/13 8° | 240/24 -6° | 270/20 -14° | 270/35 -29° | 290/34 -39° | 310/41 -51° |
| SPS | used from 50 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 220/35 | 220/31 18° | 230/16 14° | 230/10 8° | 250/18 -5° | 250/32 -16° | 260/51 -28° | 280/46 -38° | 300/50 -50° |
| ABI | used from 100 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 200/30 19° | 220/12 16° | 220/11 9° | 230/15 -5° | 250/26 -15° | 250/39 -28° | 270/36 -38° | 280/30 -51° | |
| LBB | used from 199 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 220/25 21° | 230/20 15° | 220/20 7° | 230/36 -6° | 240/50 -15° | 240/59 -28° | 260/52 -37° | 260/45 -50° | |
| ROW | used from 299 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 230/12 | 230/17 13° | 220/30 7° | 230/41 -5° | 240/52 -17° | 230/66 -28° | 240/63 -38° | 240/60 -50° | |
| ELP | used from 448 nm out; 84 nm from the line | 300/8 | 210/14 12° | 210/28 6° | 230/47 -6° | 230/56 -14° | 220/58 -27° | 230/60 -38° | 230/56 -50° | |
| TUS | used from 597 nm out; 108 nm from the line | 200/12 13° | 200/34 7° | 210/41 4° | 230/53 -7° | 220/69 -19° | 220/84 -27° | 220/88 -36° | 220/83 -48° | |
| PHX | used from 697 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 190/15 | 210/25 12° | 200/34 4° | 200/34 2° | 220/58 -9° | 220/75 -19° | 220/91 -28° | 220/100 -35° | 220/95 -47° |
| BLH | used from 846 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 240/19 | 210/20 10° | 200/27 4° | 210/34 -2° | 220/59 -10° | 220/67 -20° | 220/75 -29° | 230/78 -38° | 220/90 -47° |
| SAN | used from 945 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 240/10 | 220/19 6° | 230/26 2° | 230/29 -3° | 230/43 -11° | 220/61 -20° | 220/72 -29° | 220/75 -38° | 220/71 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL Dallas, TX | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 486 ft | 5:53 am CDT (10:53 UTC) |
| FTW Fort Worth, TX | 30 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (170°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 710 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| BFE Brownfield, TX | 269 nm out, 2 nm north of the line | no report just now | 3,264 ft | ||||
| ROW Roswell, NM | 388 nm out, 6 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,671 ft | 10:51 UTC |
| SRR Ruidoso, NM | 438 nm out, 15 nm north of the line | VFR | from the west (260°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,813 ft | 11:15 UTC |
| TCS Truth Or Consequences, NM | 527 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,861 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| CFT Clifton/Morenci, AZ | 627 nm out, 14 nm south of the line | no report just now | 3,797 ft | ||||
| CHD Chandler, AZ | 756 nm out, 12 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 9,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,243 ft | 11:15 UTC |
| NYL Yuma, AZ | 896 nm out, 17 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,500 feet | from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 213 ft | 10:57 UTC |
| RNM Ramona, CA | 1005 nm out, 17 nm north of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots | 3 mi | 700 ft | 1,394 ft | 11:19 UTC |
| SAN San Diego, CA | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,300 feet Weather: light rain | from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 knots | 4 mi | 2,500 ft | 16 ft | 4:11 am PDT (11:11 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,813 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SAN when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:42 pm PDT (20:42 UTC)
Wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SAN
- From Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,600 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for DAL, the departure
- From Mon 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
- From Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 9/2934 DALLAS, TX 2 nm from the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · ZFW
- 6/8646 Arlington, TX, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Friday, October 16, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Thursday 15 October · ZFW
- 6/8722 ALAMOGORDO, NM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 438 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZAB
- 6/2656 Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local 11 nm from the route, 906 nm along the route · security · until 2 January · ZLA
- 6/2657 Calexico, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local 11 nm from the route, 906 nm along the route · security · until 2 January · ZLA
- 6/2652 Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local 12 nm from the route, 945 nm along the route · security · until 2 January · ZLA
- 6/4812 El Centro, CA, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Tuesday, July 13, 2027 Local 11 nm from the route, 955 nm along the route · security · until 13 July · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at DAL 6:58 pm CDT (23:58 UTC), at SAN 6:18 pm PDT (01:18 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:43 pm PDT (01:43 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: Dallas Love Field, San Diego International.