Dover Air Force Base to Chicago O'Hare International DOV → ORD
592 nautical miles (681 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 291°, about 303° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 12 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 6-knot headwind), arriving about 12:35 am CDT (05:35 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now DOV is IFR, wind from the north (360°) at 4 knots; ORD is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 6 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: 2 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
- SIGMET E16E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 32,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 25 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 39 to 109 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 16E VALID UNTIL 0155Z NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND NJ NY CSTL WTRS FROM SAX-30SE JFK-10N DCA-60ENE EKN-SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22025KT. TOPS TO FL320.
- SIGMET E17E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 257 to 266 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 17E VALID UNTIL 0155Z PA MD VA NC WV OH KY FROM 30WSW EWC-20E RIC-70NNE ILM-70W BKW-10ESE APE-30WSW EWC AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- 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 197 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 118 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the route from 69 to 237 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 99 to 247 nm out.
- 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). Near the route, 118 nm along the route.
- 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 route from 296 to 415 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 DOV.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E170 at 22,500 ft, 45 nm south, 7:44 pm EDT (23:44 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence from 18,000 ft to 22,500 ft, remarks: during the descent FRDMM7 star. 138 nm along the route, 45 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
OKV UA /OV ESL100020/TM 2344/FL225/TP E170/TB CONS MOD CAT 180-225/RM DURD FRDMM7 STAR
- Report
- a routine report filed through OKV
- Where
- 20 nm east (100°) of ESL
- Time
- 23:44 UTC
- Height
- at 22,500 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate clear-air turbulence from 18,000 ft to 22,500 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent FRDMM7 star
- A321 at 30,000 ft, 12 nm south, 7:49 pm EDT (23:49 UTC): moderate turbulence above 30,000 ft, remarks: zob. 188 nm along the route, 12 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
2G9 UA /OV IHD/TM 2349/FL300/TP A321/TB MOD 300/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through 2G9
- Where
- over IHD
- Time
- 23:49 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- moderate at 30,000 ft
- Remarks
- zob
- BCS3 at 1,800 ft, 46 nm northeast, 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): remarks: tops 1,800 ft during the climb. At the departure end, 46 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 0000/FL018/TP BCS3/RM TOPS 018 DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ACY
- Where
- over ACY
- Time
- 00:00 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- tops 1,800 ft during the climb
- BCS3 at 300 ft, 46 nm northeast, 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC): overcast above 30,000 ft, remarks: bases 300 ft during the climb. At the departure end, 46 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 2258/FL003/TP BCS3/SK OVC003/RM BASES 003 DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ACY
- Where
- over ACY
- Time
- 22:58 UTC
- Height
- at 300 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Sky
- overcast from 300 ft
- Remarks
- bases 300 ft during the climb
- E145 , 47 nm south, 5:37 pm EDT (21:37 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 47 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
SBY UA /OV KSBY/TM 2137/FLUNKN/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through SBY
- Where
- over KSBY
- Time
- 21:37 UTC
- Height
- height not given
- Aircraft
- E145
- A320 at 800 ft, 46 nm northeast, 6:25 pm EDT (22:25 UTC): overcast above 800 ft. At the departure end, 46 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV PHL/TM 2225/FL008/TP A320/SK OVC008
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- over PHL
- Time
- 22:25 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Sky
- overcast from 800 ft
- C700 climbing, 29 nm northeast, 6:29 pm EDT (22:29 UTC): overcast above 500 ft, remarks: departing runway 09. At the departure end, 29 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILG UA /OV ILG/TM 2229/FLDURC/TP C700/SK OVC 005/RM DEPARTING RWY 09
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILG
- Where
- over ILG
- Time
- 22:29 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- C700
- Sky
- overcast from 500 ft
- Remarks
- departing runway 09
- DA62 at 700 ft, 28 nm south, 6:22 pm EDT (22:22 UTC): no turbulence, overcast above 700 ft, mist, 23 °C, wind 190° at 8 knots. At the departure end, 28 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ESN UA /OV ESN/TM 2222/FL007/TP DA62/SK OVC007/WX 5BR/TA 23/WV 19008/TB TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through ESN
- Where
- over ESN
- Time
- 22:22 UTC
- Height
- at 700 ft
- Aircraft
- DA62
- Sky
- overcast from 700 ft
- Weather
- 5BR
- Temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- from 190° at 8 knots
- Turbulence
- turbulence no
- B763 at 500 ft, 17 nm southwest, 7:50 pm EDT (23:50 UTC): a broken layer above 500 ft. 49 nm along the route, 17 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 2350/FL005/TP B763/SK BKN005
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- over BWI
- Time
- 23:50 UTC
- Height
- at 500 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer from 500 ft
- B738 at 300 ft, 17 nm southwest, 6:29 pm EDT (22:29 UTC): a broken layer above 30,000 ft. 49 nm along the route, 17 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 2229/FL003/TP B738/SK BKN003
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- over BWI
- Time
- 22:29 UTC
- Height
- at 300 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- a broken layer from 300 ft
- B38M at 3,000 ft, 19 nm southwest, 6:07 pm EDT (22:07 UTC): overcast above 30,000 ft. 49 nm along the route, 19 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BAL150003/TM 2207/FL30/TP B38M/SK OVC003
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- 3 nm southeast (150°) of BAL
- Time
- 22:07 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Sky
- overcast from 300 ft
- B737 at 400 ft, 17 nm southwest, 5:40 pm EDT (21:40 UTC): a broken layer above 40,000 ft. 49 nm along the route, 17 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 2140/FL004/TP B737/SK BKN004
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- over BWI
- Time
- 21:40 UTC
- Height
- at 400 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- a broken layer from 400 ft
- A319 descending, 41 nm southwest, 8:02 pm EDT (00:02 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 59 nm along the route, 41 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DCA UA /OV RWY 1 DEPARTURE/TM 0002/FLDURC/TP A319/SK BASES 500 FT
- Report
- a routine report filed through DCA
- Where
- runway 1 departure
- Time
- 00:02 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- A319
- Sky
- bases 50,000 ft ft
- C17 at 500 ft, 41 nm south, 7:42 pm EDT (23:42 UTC): overcast above 500 ft. 59 nm along the route, 41 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
KADW UA /OV RWY 1L ARR/TM 2342/FL005/TP C17/SK OVC005
- Report
- a routine report filed through KADW
- Where
- runway 1L arrival
- Time
- 23:42 UTC
- Height
- at 500 ft
- Aircraft
- C17
- Sky
- overcast from 500 ft
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 6 forecast points nearest it (ACY, PSB, AGC, CLE, FWA, JOT). 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 | 310° at 6 kt | +6 kt | 13 °C | 114 kt | 5 h 12 min | 12:35 am CDT (05:35 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 320° at 11 kt | +9 kt | 13 °C | 111 kt | 5 h 20 min | 12:43 am CDT (05:43 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 310° at 9 kt | +7 kt | 10 °C | 113 kt | 5 h 14 min | 12:37 am CDT (05:37 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 310° at 8 kt | +7 kt | 6 °C | 113 kt | 5 h 14 min | 12:37 am CDT (05:37 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 320° at 9 kt | +7 kt | 3 °C | 113 kt | 5 h 14 min | 12:37 am CDT (05:37 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 300° at 9 kt | +8 kt | -2 °C | 112 kt | 5 h 17 min | 12:40 am CDT (05:40 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 290° at 10 kt | +10 kt | -7 °C | 110 kt | 5 h 23 min | 12:46 am CDT (05:46 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 280° at 12 kt | +11 kt | -10 °C | 109 kt | 5 h 26 min | 12:49 am CDT (05:49 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 15 kt | +14 kt | -21 °C | 106 kt | 5 h 35 min | 12:58 am CDT (05:58 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 31 kt | +26 kt | -34 °C | 94 kt | 6 h 18 min | 1:41 am CDT (06:41 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 39 kt | +30 kt | -41 °C | 90 kt | 6 h 35 min | 1:58 am CDT (06:58 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 40 kt | +34 kt | -49 °C | 86 kt | 6 h 53 min | 2:16 am CDT (07:16 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
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | used from 0 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 230/15 | 230/22 15° | 230/31 11° | 230/27 6° | 230/40 -7° | 230/51 -17° | 230/71 -31° | 230/81 -41° | 230/86 -53° |
| PSB | used from 49 nm out; 95 nm from the line | 260/13 13° | 220/12 8° | 220/11 4° | 230/27 -11° | 210/31 -21° | 220/73 -32° | 220/75 -40° | 230/66 -50° | |
| AGC | used from 148 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 140/12 | 350/10 12° | L/V 9° | L/V 3° | 200/11 -11° | 220/21 -22° | 220/47 -33° | 230/51 -39° | 230/45 -48° |
| CLE | used from 296 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 340/5 | 320/13 14° | 300/12 8° | 310/10 2° | 310/14 -10° | 340/14 -23° | 320/27 -35° | 260/28 -40° | 250/36 -48° |
| FWA | used from 395 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 350/9 | 350/24 15° | 360/25 9° | 360/29 4° | 350/31 -10° | 340/39 -22° | 330/40 -37° | 320/38 -43° | 320/48 -48° |
| JOT | used from 543 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 230/11 | 290/12 16° | 300/19 10° | 320/19 4° | 300/17 -9° | 330/31 -20° | 320/49 -37° | 320/53 -45° | 320/67 -49° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOV Dover, DE | departure | IFR Sky: overcast at 700 feet Weather: mist | from the north (360°) at 4 knots | 6 mi | 700 ft | 28 ft | 8:19 pm EDT (00:19 UTC) |
| MTN Baltimore, MD | 49 nm out, 6 nm south of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet | calm | 7 mi | 500 ft | 22 ft | 23:44 UTC |
| HGR Hagerstown, MD | 109 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 500 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north (350°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 703 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| JST Johnstown, PA | 168 nm out, 15 nm north of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 200 feet Weather: fog | from the northeast (050°) at 6 knots | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 2,284 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| AGC Pittsburgh, PA | 217 nm out, 2 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,200 feet, a broken layer at 4,100 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 4,100 ft | 1,251 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| PIT Pittsburgh, PA | 237 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 1,202 ft | 23:51 UTC |
| MFD Mansfield, OH | 336 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots | 5 mi | 600 ft | 1,297 ft | 23:52 UTC |
| TOL Toledo, OH | 405 nm out, 22 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,200 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 2,200 ft | 683 ft | 23:52 UTC |
| DFI Defiance, OH | 434 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,500 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,500 ft | 706 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| SBN South Bend, IN | 523 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 798 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| GYY Gary/Chicago, IN | 563 nm out, 16 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 7 mi | none | 596 ft | 23:50 UTC |
| ORD Chicago, IL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 680 ft | 6:51 pm CDT (23:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,284 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ORD when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:35 am CDT (05:35 UTC)
Wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for ORD
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 12:00 pm CDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 13 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 12,000 feet
The forecast for DOV, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east at 6 knots, mist, wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet
- At times between Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC) and 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): light rain showers, thunderstorms nearby, a broken layer at 1,000 feet (thunderheads)
- Changing between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) to: wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, light rain, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet
- Changing between Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC) and 7:00 am EDT (11:00 UTC) to: wind from the north-northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, light rain, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet
- Changing between Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) and 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC) to: wind from the north-northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- Changing between Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC) and 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC) to: wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, a few clouds at 2,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 13 nm from the route, at the departure end · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 13 nm from the route, at the departure end · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 10 nm from the route, 49 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 11 nm from the route, 59 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8829 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 5 nm from the route, 266 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 5 nm from the route, 266 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
Daylight
Sunset at DOV 6:27 pm EDT (22:27 UTC), at ORD 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:43 pm CDT (23:43 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ORD is before sunrise there (7:00 am CDT (12:00 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: Dover Air Force Base, Chicago O'Hare International.