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Des Moines International to Chicago O'Hare International DSM → ORD

259 nautical miles (298 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 082°, about 081° magnetic at the departure end (variation 1E). At 120 knots that is 1 h 20 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 75-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:25 am CDT (08:25 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now DSM is VFR, wind from the west (280°) at 6 knots; ORD is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 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: 6,824 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.

The return flight

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 1W: 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 last 60 nm of the route.

Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. AIRMET in force: 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 last 60 nm of the route. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. The government's turbulence forecast map ↗

Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 14,500 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗

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 DSM.

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 4 forecast points nearest it (DSM, BRL, DBQ, JOT). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.

HeightAverage windHead- or tailwindTemperatureGround speedTime en routeArrival
3,500 ft250° at 39 kt−38 kt158 kt1 h 38 min3:43 am CDT (08:43 UTC)
5,500 ft260° at 37 kt−37 kt157 kt1 h 39 min3:44 am CDT (08:44 UTC)
7,500 ft260° at 35 kt−35 kt14 °C155 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
9,500 ft260° at 34 kt−34 kt11 °C154 kt1 h 41 min3:46 am CDT (08:46 UTC)
11,500 ft270° at 37 kt−36 kt7 °C156 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
13,500 ft270° at 37 kt−36 kt2 °C156 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
15,500 ft260° at 36 kt−36 kt-3 °C156 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
17,500 ft260° at 35 kt−35 kt-8 °C155 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180260° at 35 kt−35 kt-9 °C155 kt1 h 40 min3:45 am CDT (08:45 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240270° at 46 kt−45 kt-21 °C165 kt1 h 34 min3:39 am CDT (08:39 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300280° at 62 kt−59 kt-30 °C179 kt1 h 27 min3:32 am CDT (08:32 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340280° at 80 kt−75 kt-38 °C195 kt1 h 20 min3:25 am CDT (08:25 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390290° at 82 kt−73 kt-47 °C193 kt1 h 21 min3:26 am CDT (08:26 UTC)

Based on data from the 13th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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
PointFrom3,0006,0009,00012,00018,00024,00030,00034,00039,000
DSMused from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line250/20250/35 18°260/37 11°270/46 4°260/36 -9°270/52 -21°270/66 -29°280/83 -37°280/81 -49°
BRLused from 50 nm out; 68 nm from the line250/42270/30 17°270/36 13°270/39 6°280/32 -8°280/42 -20°280/67 -30°290/86 -37°290/77 -48°
DBQused from 100 nm out; 38 nm from the line250/42260/38 17°270/31 12°270/34 6°260/39 -9°270/46 -21°280/62 -31°280/77 -39°290/91 -47°
JOTused from 199 nm out; 34 nm from the line260/49260/41 17°250/34 13°260/34 7°250/32 -10°280/43 -21°300/60 -31°290/77 -38°300/73 -46°

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

AirportWhereConditionsWindVisibilityCeilingElevationReported
DSM Des Moines, IA departure VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 13,000 feet from the west (280°) at 6 knots 10+ mi none 957 ft 1:54 am CDT (06:54 UTC)
TNU Newton, IA 30 nm out, 5 nm north of the line VFR from the west (280°) at 6 knots 10+ mi none 952 ft 06:55 UTC
TZT Belle Plaine, IA 60 nm out, 13 nm north of the line no report just now 771 ft
CID Cedar Rapids, IA 90 nm out, 10 nm north of the line, tower VFR from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots 10+ mi none 869 ft 03:52 UTC
MLI Moline, IL 140 nm out, 22 nm south of the line, tower VFR from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots 10+ mi none 589 ft 06:52 UTC
RFD Chicago/Rockford, IL 209 nm out, 17 nm north of the line, tower VFR from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots 10+ mi none 742 ft 06:54 UTC
DPA Chicago/West Chicago, IL 239 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line, tower VFR from the southwest (220°) at 13 knots 10+ mi none 758 ft 06:52 UTC
ORD Chicago, IL destination VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 knots 10+ mi none 680 ft 1:51 am CDT (06:51 UTC)

The highest airport on this list sits at 957 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.

The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table

DSM Des Moines, IA

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KDSM 130654Z 28006KT 10SM SCT130 14/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01440117
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KDSM
the station, KDSM
130654Z
observed 1:54 am CDT (06:54 UTC)
28006KT
wind from the west at 6 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
SCT130
scattered clouds at 13,000 feet
14/12
temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
A2986
altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP104
sea-level pressure 1010.4 hPa
T01440117
temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
TAF KDSM 130530Z 1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025 FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KDSM
the station, KDSM
130530Z
issued 12:30 am CDT (05:30 UTC)
1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025
valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040
from Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035
from Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
a 30% chance from Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 2,500 feet (thunderheads)

TNU Newton, IA

the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KTNU 130655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A2983 RMK A01
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KTNU
the station, KTNU
130655Z
observed 06:55 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
28006KT
wind from the west at 6 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
15/15
temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
A2983
altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
A01

CID Cedar Rapids, IA

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCID 130352Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2973
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KCID
the station, KCID
130352Z
observed 03:52 UTC on the 13th
21010KT
wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
24/18
temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
A2973
altimeter setting 29.73 inches of mercury
TAF KCID 130520Z 1306/1406 27010KT P6SM SCT250 FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT014 BKN250 FM131300 31008KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250 FM140000 35007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 PROB30 1400/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KCID
the station, KCID
130520Z
issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 27010KT P6SM SCT250
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT014 BKN250
from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,400 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
FM131300 31008KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250
from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,400 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
FM140000 35007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250
from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 25,000 feet
PROB30 1400/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED
a 30% chance from Wed 00:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, mist, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads), amd, not, sked

MLI Moline, IL

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMLI 130652Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP072 T02390156
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KMLI
the station, KMLI
130652Z
observed 06:52 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
24008KT
wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
24/16
temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2976
altimeter setting 29.76 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP072
sea-level pressure 1007.2 hPa
T02390156
temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
TAF KMLI 130520Z 1306/1406 22012G18KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/24040KT FM131000 28008KT P6SM SCT250 FM131400 29008KT P6SM SCT013 BKN250 PROB30 1314/1318 4SM -SHRA BR BKN035 FM140000 34007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 PROB30 1402/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KMLI
the station, KMLI
130520Z
issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 22012G18KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/24040KT
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 240° at 40 knots above it
FM131000 28008KT P6SM SCT250
from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the west at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131400 29008KT P6SM SCT013 BKN250
from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,300 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
PROB30 1314/1318 4SM -SHRA BR BKN035
a 30% chance from Tue 14:00 UTC to Tue 18:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, mist, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
FM140000 34007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250
from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 25,000 feet
PROB30 1402/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB
a 30% chance from Wed 02:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, mist, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)

RFD Chicago/Rockford, IL

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRFD 130654Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02390161 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KRFD
the station, KRFD
130654Z
observed 06:54 UTC on the 13th
AUTO
fully automated report, nobody checked it
22011KT
wind from the southwest at 11 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
24/16
temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2974
altimeter setting 29.74 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP064
sea-level pressure 1006.4 hPa
T02390161
temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KRFD 130539Z 1306/1406 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT FM131000 29010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM132300 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 FM140200 01007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB TEMPO 1403/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KRFD
the station, KRFD
130539Z
issued 05:39 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 260° at 50 knots above it
FM131000 29010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100
from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM132300 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090
from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM140200 01007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB
from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
TEMPO 1403/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
at times from Wed 03:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)

DPA Chicago/West Chicago, IL

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KDPA 130652Z 22013KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02330161
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KDPA
the station, KDPA
130652Z
observed 06:52 UTC on the 13th
22013KT
wind from the southwest at 13 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
CLR
clear skies
23/16
temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2975
altimeter setting 29.75 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP070
sea-level pressure 1007.0 hPa
T02330161
temperature 23.3 °C (74 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
TAF KDPA 130539Z 1306/1406 22011KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT FM131000 26010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM140000 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 FM140300 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB TEMPO 1404/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KDPA
the station, KDPA
130539Z
issued 05:39 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 22011KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT
valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 260° at 50 knots above it
FM131000 26010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100
from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140000 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090
from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM140300 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB
from Wed 03:00 UTC: wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
TEMPO 1404/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
at times from Wed 04:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)

ORD Chicago, IL

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KORD 130651Z 21009KT 10SM FEW250 24/16 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02390161 $
METAR
a routine hourly observation
KORD
the station, KORD
130651Z
observed 1:51 am CDT (06:51 UTC)
21009KT
wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots
10SM
visibility 10 miles
FEW250
a few clouds at 25,000 feet
24/16
temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2973
altimeter setting 29.73 inches of mercury
RMK
remarks follow
AO2
automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP062
sea-level pressure 1006.2 hPa
T02390161
temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
$
the station needs maintenance
TAF KORD 130539Z 1306/1412 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT FM131000 27010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM140100 02006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 FM140400 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB TEMPO 1405/1409 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB FM141000 03010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KORD
the station, KORD
130539Z
issued 12:39 am CDT (05:39 UTC)
1306/1412 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT
valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 260° at 50 knots above it
FM131000 27010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100
from Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140100 02006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090
from Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM140400 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB
from Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
TEMPO 1405/1409 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
at times from Wed 12:00 am CDT (05:00 UTC) to Wed 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
FM141000 03010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
from Wed 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,200 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet

At ORD when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:25 am CDT (08:25 UTC)

Wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet VFR

The whole forecast for ORD
  • From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
  • From Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
  • From Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
  • From Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, thunderstorms nearby, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
  • At times between Wed 12:00 am CDT (05:00 UTC) and 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
  • From Wed 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,200 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
The forecast for DSM, the departure
  • From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
  • From Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
  • From Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
  • 30% chance between Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC) and 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 2,500 feet (thunderheads)

ORD:

the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KORD 130539Z 1306/1412 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT FM131000 27010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM140100 02006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 FM140400 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB TEMPO 1405/1409 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB FM141000 03010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KORD
the station, KORD
130539Z
issued 12:39 am CDT (05:39 UTC)
1306/1412 22012KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26050KT
valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 260° at 50 knots above it
FM131000 27010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100
from Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140100 02006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090
from Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM140400 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB
from Tue 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
TEMPO 1405/1409 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB
at times from Wed 12:00 am CDT (05:00 UTC) to Wed 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
FM141000 03010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
from Wed 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,200 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet

DSM:

the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KDSM 130530Z 1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025 FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
TAF
a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KDSM
the station, KDSM
130530Z
issued 12:30 am CDT (05:30 UTC)
1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025
valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040
from Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035
from Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
a 30% chance from Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 2,500 feet (thunderheads)

Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it

No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.

Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line

DSM: 12 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →

  • closed Apron Main Terminal APN between taxiway D1 and taxiway E closed until Tue 13 Oct, 8:00 am CDT (13:00 UTC) · DSM 10/066
    as issued
    !DSM 10/066 DSM APRON MAIN TERMINAL APN BTN TWY D1 AND TWY E CLSD 2610130345-2610131300

ORD: 68 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. runway 04R/22L closed runway 09L/27R closed runway 09R/27L closed runway 10R/28L closed all of them, grouped →

  • closed Taxiway B1 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · ORD 10/467
    as issued
    !ORD 10/467 ORD TWY B1 CLSD 2610130448-2610131100
  • closed Taxiway B between taxiway A6 and taxiway A9 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · ORD 10/468
    as issued
    !ORD 10/468 ORD TWY B BTN TWY A6 AND TWY A9 CLSD 2610130448-2610131100
  • closed Taxiway A8 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · ORD 10/466
    as issued
    !ORD 10/466 ORD TWY A8 CLSD 2610130447-2610131100
  • closed Taxiway A7 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · ORD 10/465
    as issued
    !ORD 10/465 ORD TWY A7 CLSD 2610130447-2610131100

56 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):

  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1028734) 41°37′N 93°27′W (6.1 nautical miles southeast IKV) 2,004 ft (1,048 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 10 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · IKV 10/005
    as issued
    !IKV 10/005 IKV OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1028734) 413755.00N0932727.00W (6.1NM SE IKV) 2004FT (1048FT AGL) U/S 2610051458-2611192054EST
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 36 out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · IKV 03/034
    as issued
    !IKV 03/034 IKV NAV ILS RWY 36 U/S 2603301200-2612012000
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1226667) 41°36′N 93°16′W (11.9 nautical miles WSW TNU) 1183.1FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 28 Dec, 4:11 pm CST (22:11 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · TNU 09/018
    as issued
    !TNU 09/018 TNU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1226667) 413608.10N0931605.40W (11.9NM WSW TNU) 1183.1FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2609292111-2612282211
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2022-ACE-1311-OE) 41°36′N 93°00′W (4.2 nautical miles south TNU) 1,125 ft (259 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 6 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · on the line, 30 nm along · TNU 10/001
    as issued
    !TNU 10/001 TNU OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2022-ACE-1311-OE) 413621N0930039W (4.2NM S TNU) 1125FT (259FT AGL) U/S 2610061959-2612062359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018271) 41°41′N 93°05′W (3.1 nautical miles west TNU) 1154.2FT (245.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 4 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · TNU 09/005
    as issued
    !TNU 09/005 TNU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018271) 414101.00N0930527.00W (3.1NM W TNU) 1154.2FT (245.1FT AGL) U/S 2609041447-2611042359
  • Navigation aid VOR/DME out of service until Thu 15 Oct, 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · TNU 08/016
    as issued
    !TNU 08/016 TNU NAV VOR/DME U/S 2608171200-2610152200
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018063) 41°43′N 92°40′W (3.3 nautical miles ENE GGI) 1281.5FT (311.4FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 2 Feb, 10:00 am CST (16:00 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · GGI 10/003
    as issued
    !GGI 10/003 GGI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018063) 414350.70N0924005.40W (3.3NM ENE GGI) 1281.5FT (311.4FT AGL) U/S 2610051600-2702021600
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2025-ACE-3328-OE) 41°42′N 92°27′W (12.6 nautical miles east GGI) 1,178 ft (260 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 15 Nov, 2:03 am CST (08:03 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · GGI 10/001
    as issued
    !GGI 10/001 GGI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-ACE-3328-OE) 414248N0922720W (12.6NM E GGI) 1178FT (260FT AGL) U/S 2610010804-2611150803
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1016991) 41°42′N 92°17′W (9.8 nautical miles south TZT) 1333.0FT (415.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 22 Nov, 5:25 pm CST (23:25 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · TZT 09/222
    as issued
    !FOD 09/222 TZT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1016991) 414257.00N0921723.00W (9.8NM S TZT) 1333.0FT (415.0FT AGL) U/S 2609222325-2611222325
  • Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2017-WTE-2537-OE) 41°34′N 92°21′W (18.7 nautical miles ESE GGI) 1,421 ft (499 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · GGI 08/007
    as issued
    !GGI 08/007 GGI OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2017-WTE-2537-OE) 413410N0922146W (18.7NM ESE GGI) 1421FT (499FT AGL) U/S 2608312050-2611302359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1052681) 41°42′N 92°10′W (11.6 nautical miles SSE TZT) 1281.2FT (369.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 6 Feb, 3:26 am CST (09:26 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · TZT 10/091
    as issued
    !FOD 10/091 TZT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1052681) 414212.40N0921022.70W (11.6NM SSE TZT) 1281.2FT (369.1FT AGL) U/S 2610090926-2702060926
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2025-ACE-3326-OE) 41°42′N 92°09′W (11.9 nautical miles SSE TZT) 1,190 ft (283 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 12:18 pm CST (18:18 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · TZT 09/233
    as issued
    !FOD 09/233 TZT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-ACE-3326-OE) 414208N0920943W (11.9NM SSE TZT) 1190FT (283FT AGL) U/S 2609241719-2611081818
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1260439) 41°41′N 91°27′W (4.9 nautical miles northeast IOW) 992.5FT (211.6FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 26 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 100 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · IOW 09/038
    as issued
    !IOW 09/038 IOW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1260439) 414110.30N0912728.20W (4.9NM NE IOW) 992.5FT (211.6FT AGL) U/S 2609290036-2610262359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1017600) 41°46′N 91°07′W (1.6 nautical miles east 8C4) 1,032 ft (232 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 120 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 8C4 10/063
    as issued
    !FOD 10/063 8C4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017600) 414622.00N0910708.50W (1.6NM E 8C4) 1032FT (232FT AGL) U/S 2610051454-2611192054EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1016829) 41°52′N 90°56′W (12.0 nautical miles northeast 8C4) 1167.0FT (285.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 8C4 08/215
    as issued
    !FOD 08/215 8C4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1016829) 415252.00N0905614.00W (12.0NM NE 8C4) 1167.0FT (285.1FT AGL) U/S 2608202250-2610202359
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 27 out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 22 nm off the line · MLI 10/017
    as issued
    !MLI 10/017 MLI NAV ILS RWY 27 U/S 2610130251-2610162359
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1036646) 41°43′N 90°34′W (6.6 nautical miles north DVN) 1,167 ft (400 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:44 pm CST (20:44 UTC), estimated · 140 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · DVN 10/002
    as issued
    !DVN 10/002 DVN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1036646) 414311.00N0903413.00W (6.6NM N DVN) 1167FT (400FT AGL) U/S 2610051446-2611192044EST
  • Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Fri 25 Aug 2028, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 140 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CVA 08/167
    as issued
    !FOD 08/167 CVA NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2608161328-2808252000EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-ACE-2390-OE) 41°39′N 90°20′W (10.3 nautical miles south CWI) 925 ft (265 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:38 pm CST (21:38 UTC), estimated · 149 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · CWI 10/002
    as issued
    !CWI 10/002 CWI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-ACE-2390-OE) 413933N0902039W (10.3NM S CWI) 925FT (265FT AGL) U/S 2610051541-2611192138EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 41°43′N 90°19′W (6.7 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:38 pm CST (21:38 UTC), estimated · 149 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · CWI 10/003
    as issued
    !CWI 10/003 CWI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 414307N0901922W (6.7NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2610051541-2611192138EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-above ground level-3346-OE) 41°43′N 90°18′W (6.8 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 9 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 149 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CWI 09/008
    as issued
    !CWI 09/008 CWI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-AGL-3346-OE) 414308N0901851W (6.8NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609090353-2612092359
  • Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 41°43′N 90°19′W (6.7 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:09 am CDT (06:09 UTC) · 149 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · CWI 09/006
    as issued
    !CWI 09/006 CWI OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 414307N0901923W (6.7NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609060542-2610210609
  • Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5730-OE) 41°43′N 90°18′W (6.8 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:08 am CDT (06:08 UTC) · 149 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CWI 09/005
    as issued
    !CWI 09/005 CWI OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5730-OE) 414308N0901851W (6.8NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609060537-2610210608
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1008489) 41°43′N 90°06′W (2.9 nautical miles northwest 3H5) 1005.2FT (304.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 6:06 am CST (12:06 UTC) · 159 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 3H5 08/347
    as issued
    !IKK 08/347 3H5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008489) 414322.00N0900658.00W (2.9NM NW 3H5) 1005.2FT (304.1FT AGL) U/S 2608181106-2611161206
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1308538) 41°55′N 89°59′W (8.9 nautical miles southeast SFY) 1,020 ft (266 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:22 pm CST (21:22 UTC), estimated · 169 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · SFY 10/001
    as issued
    !SFY 10/001 SFY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1308538) 415534.60N0895919.80W (8.9NM SE SFY) 1020FT (266FT AGL) U/S 2610051524-2611192122EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057446) 41°48′N 89°40′W (4.4 nautical miles northeast SQI) 905.2FT (205.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 179 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · SQI 10/003
    as issued
    !SQI 10/003 SQI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057446) 414859.00N0894013.00W (4.4NM NE SQI) 905.2FT (205.1FT AGL) U/S 2610040048-2612312359
  • Navigation aid ILS runway 25 LOC/DME out of service until Thu 5 Nov, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 179 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · SQI 09/015
    as issued
    !SQI 09/015 SQI NAV ILS RWY 25 LOC/DME U/S 2609301109-2611052000EST
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2016-above ground level-9044-OE) 41°45′N 89°39′W (1.3 nautical miles NNE SQI) 800 ft (159 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 25 Oct, 7:30 pm CDT (00:30 UTC) · 179 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · SQI 09/003
    as issued
    !SQI 09/003 SQI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-9044-OE) 414542N0893941W (1.3NM NNE SQI) 800FT (159FT AGL) U/S 2609041138-2610260030
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1214288) 41°49′N 89°29′W (2.4 nautical miles WSW C73) 975.1FT (229.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 10:50 am CST (16:50 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · C73 10/112
    as issued
    !IKK 10/112 C73 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1214288) 414931.10N0892954.10W (2.4NM WSW C73) 975.1FT (229.0FT AGL) U/S 2610121650-2702091650
  • Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1235789) 41°56′N 89°21′W (6.1 nautical miles SSE C55) 1093.5FT (269.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 29 Nov, 6:00 am CST (12:00 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · C55 09/337
    as issued
    !IKK 09/337 C55 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1235789) 415613.50N0892151.40W (6.1NM SSE C55) 1093.5FT (269.7FT AGL) U/S 2609292155-2611291200

From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.

Daylight

Sunset at DSM 6:36 pm CDT (23:36 UTC), at ORD 6:13 pm CDT (23:13 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:41 pm CDT (23:41 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ORD is before sunrise there (7:01 am CDT (12:01 UTC)).

Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.

The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height

Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.

Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗

Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley
Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley · loop National Weather Service
Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead
Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · cloud cover and bases, visibility, and the areas of low cloud or poor visibility
Aviation forecast, surface weather, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead
Aviation forecast, surface weather, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · surface winds, weather, thunderstorms, and the AIRMET boxes for turbulence, icing and strong winds
Radar, the whole country
Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service
Surface analysis now
Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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: Des Moines International, Chicago O'Hare International.