Phoenix Deer Valley Airport to Centennial Airport DVT → APA
496 nautical miles (571 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 043°, about 031° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12E). At 120 knots that is 2 h 34 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 73-knot tailwind), arriving about 9:27 pm MDT (03:27 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now DVT is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots; APA is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 22 knots, gusting to 33. 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 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 W69W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 5:55 pm MST (00:55 UTC). Over the first 129 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 69W VALID UNTIL 0155Z TX NM AZ FROM 50ENE PGS-60SE ABQ-20ENE ELP-70SSW SSO-50SE BZA-50ENE PGS AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340.
- SIGMET W68W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 5:55 pm MST (00:55 UTC). Over the route from 198 to 436 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 68W VALID UNTIL 0155Z CO NM AZ UT FROM 30W CHE-20NNW TBE-60SE ABQ-40N SJN-30SW MTU-30W CHE AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 397 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 466 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 69 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, 198 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 268 nm of the route.
- 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 route from 307 to 357 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 DVT.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent GLF6 at 45,000 ft, 32 nm northwest, 4:57 pm MST (23:57 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv. 248 nm along the route, 32 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UUA /OV RSK280050/TM 2357/FL450/TP GLF6/TB SEV/RM A/C HAD TO EXIT AUTO PILOT, 45 DEGREE PITCH-ZDV
- Report
- an urgent report filed through FMN
- Where
- 50 nm west (280°) of RSK
- Time
- 23:57 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF6
- Turbulence
- severe
- Remarks
- a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv
- GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 30 nm northwest, 5:15 pm MST (00:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: zdvwc. 258 nm along the route, 30 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UA /OV RSK290045/TM 0015/FL430/TP GLF4/TB CONS MOD/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through FMN
- Where
- 45 nm west (290°) of RSK
- Time
- 00:15 UTC
- Height
- at 43,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- Remarks
- zdvwc
- E545 at 45,000 ft, 11 nm south, 3:29 pm MST (22:29 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zdvwc. 268 nm along the route, 11 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UA /OV RSK2950301/TM 2229/FL450/TP E545/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through FMN
- Where
- 301 nm southwest (950°) of RSK2
- Time
- 22:29 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E545
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- zdvwc
- GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 11 nm northwest, 5:09 pm MST (00:09 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-38. 307 nm along the route, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FMN UA /OV RSK360050/TM 0009/FL430/TP GLF4/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-38
- Report
- a routine report filed through FMN
- Where
- 50 nm north (360°) of RSK
- Time
- 00:09 UTC
- Height
- at 43,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-38
- UAL2238 at 38,000 ft, 2 nm northeast, 4:44 pm MST (23:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, wind 244° at 64 knots. 367 nm along the route, 2 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL2238 3807N 10649W 2344 F380 244/064KT TB CONT MOD TURB IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- C680A at 16,000 ft, 50 nm northwest, 3:59 pm MST (22:59 UTC): moderate turbulence, scattered clouds above 16,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. 416 nm along the route, 50 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ASE UA /OV HAERI/TM 2259/FL160/TP C680A/SK SCT160/TB CONS MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ASE
- Where
- haeri
- Time
- 22:59 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C680A
- Sky
- scattered clouds from 16,000 ft
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 24 nm southeast, 3:02 pm MST (22:02 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: during the climb from KDEN from 12,000 ft to 19,000 ft ZDVWC-41. 466 nm along the route, 24 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
COS UA /OV BRK262015/TM 2202/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB MOD CHOP/RM DURC FROM KDEN 120-190 ZDVWC-41
- Report
- a routine report filed through COS
- Where
- 15 nm west (262°) of BRK
- Time
- 22:02 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- during the climb from KDEN from 12,000 ft to 19,000 ft ZDVWC-41
- GLF5 at 45,000 ft, 19 nm southeast, 3:44 pm MST (22:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. At the destination end, 19 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
COS UA /OV COS350025/TM 2244/FL450/TP GLF5/TB MOD /RM ZDVWC-46
- Report
- a routine report filed through COS
- Where
- 25 nm north (350°) of COS
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF5
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-46
- B738 at 17,000 ft, 12 nm northwest, 4:54 pm MST (23:54 UTC): light rime icing, 9 °C, remarks: during the descent. At the departure end, 12 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHX UA /OV PXR330030/TM 2354/FL170/TP B738/TA 09/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHX
- Where
- 30 nm northwest (330°) of PXR
- Time
- 23:54 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Temperature
- 9 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the descent
- A320 at 14,000 ft, 7 nm northwest, 5:39 pm MST (00:39 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: zab fdcs. 40 nm along the route, 7 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHX UA /OV PXR005050/TM 0039/FL140/TP A320/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHX
- Where
- 50 nm north (005°) of PXR
- Time
- 00:39 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- zab fdcs
- G280 at 45,000 ft, 20 nm northwest, 4:44 pm MST (23:44 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: zab fdcs. 139 nm along the route, 20 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
INW UA /OV INW015040/TM 2344/FL450/TP G280/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
- Report
- a routine report filed through INW
- Where
- 40 nm north (015°) of INW
- Time
- 23:44 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- G280
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- zab fdcs
- PRM1 at 41,000 ft, 32 nm southeast, 4:38 pm MST (23:38 UTC): light to moderate clear-air turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. 367 nm along the route, 32 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV ALS290035/TM 2338/FL410/TP PRM1/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZDVWC-46
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 35 nm west (290°) of ALS
- Time
- 23:38 UTC
- Height
- at 41,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PRM1
- Turbulence
- light to moderate clear-air turbulence
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-46
- BE9L at 20,000 ft, 34 nm southeast, 5:34 pm MST (00:34 UTC): light rime icing, -9 °C, remarks: ZDVWC-41. 387 nm along the route, 34 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV ALS330035/TM 0034/FL200/TP BE9L/TA M09/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 35 nm northwest (330°) of ALS
- Time
- 00:34 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE9L
- Temperature
- −9 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-41
- B738 at 35,000 ft, 27 nm southeast, 3:18 pm MST (22:18 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-30. 387 nm along the route, 27 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV ALS319040/TM 2218/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-30
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 40 nm northwest (319°) of ALS
- Time
- 22:18 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- continuous lgt-ocnl moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-30
8 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 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 6 forecast points nearest it (PHX, PRC, FMN, ALS, PUB, DEN). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ft | 210° at 27 kt | −26 kt | 12 °C | 146 kt | 3 h 24 min | 10:17 pm MDT (04:17 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 28 kt | −27 kt | 10 °C | 147 kt | 3 h 22 min | 10:15 pm MDT (04:15 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 32 kt | −32 kt | 5 °C | 152 kt | 3 h 16 min | 10:09 pm MDT (04:09 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 38 kt | −37 kt | 1 °C | 157 kt | 3 h 10 min | 10:03 pm MDT (04:03 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 43 kt | −43 kt | -4 °C | 163 kt | 3 h 03 min | 9:56 pm MDT (03:56 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 49 kt | −49 kt | -8 °C | 169 kt | 2 h 56 min | 9:49 pm MDT (03:49 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 51 kt | −51 kt | -9 °C | 171 kt | 2 h 54 min | 9:47 pm MDT (03:47 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 59 kt | −59 kt | -20 °C | 179 kt | 2 h 46 min | 9:39 pm MDT (03:39 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 73 kt | −73 kt | -29 °C | 193 kt | 2 h 34 min | 9:27 pm MDT (03:27 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 74 kt | −73 kt | -35 °C | 193 kt | 2 h 34 min | 9:27 pm MDT (03:27 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 62 kt | −61 kt | -46 °C | 181 kt | 2 h 44 min | 9:37 pm MDT (03:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | used from 0 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 210/19 | 210/20 14° | 200/20 6° | 210/40 1° | 220/58 -8° | 220/68 -20° | 220/82 -26° | 230/83 -34° | 230/69 -46° |
| PRC | used from 50 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 200/36 6° | 210/46 0° | 220/60 -10° | 220/75 -19° | 220/66 -26° | 230/70 -33° | 230/59 -45° | ||
| FMN | used from 149 nm out; 90 nm from the line | 220/25 13° | 220/28 4° | 210/51 -9° | 220/59 -21° | 230/78 -30° | 230/77 -36° | 230/66 -46° | ||
| ALS | used from 347 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 210/32 5° | 230/48 -8° | 230/49 -20° | 230/78 -30° | 240/74 -36° | 240/61 -47° | |||
| PUB | used from 397 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 210/24 16° | 210/28 8° | 230/43 -8° | 240/42 -21° | 240/77 -30° | 240/72 -36° | 250/51 -47° | ||
| DEN | used from 446 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 190/31 16° | 210/32 7° | 240/41 -8° | 230/47 -21° | 240/56 -32° | 250/65 -37° | 250/61 -47° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVT Phoenix, AZ | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,500 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 1,478 ft | 4:53 pm MST (23:53 UTC) |
| PAN Payson, AZ | 50 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 8,500 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 5,160 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| INW Winslow, AZ | 109 nm out, 7 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 27 knots, gusting to 38 | 10+ mi | none | 4,941 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| FMN Farmington, NM | 268 nm out, 11 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,000 feet, overcast at 9,500 feet | from the west (270°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 5,506 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| GUC Gunnison, CO | 387 nm out, 23 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 9,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 7,679 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| ANK Salida, CO | 416 nm out, 7 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,600 feet, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 9,500 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 18 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 7,523 ft | 00:35 UTC |
| APA Denver, CO | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, a broken layer at 14,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 22 knots, gusting to 33 | 10+ mi | 14,000 ft | 5,884 ft | 5:53 pm MDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,679 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At APA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:27 pm MDT (03:27 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 26, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 14,000 feet, scattered clouds at 22,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for APA
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 26, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 14,000 feet, scattered clouds at 22,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 am MDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 22,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for DVT, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm MST (00:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- At times between Sun 5:00 pm MST (00:00 UTC) and 8:00 pm MST (03:00 UTC): wind from the west at 14 knots, gusting to 22
- From Sun 10:00 pm MST (05:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MST (16:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm MST (20:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8784 LAKE GEORGE, CO, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 UTC 7 nm from the route, 456 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 13 October · ZDV
- 6/8770 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 20 nm from the route, 466 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 12 October · ZDV
Daylight
Sunset at DVT 5:58 pm MST (00:58 UTC), at APA 6:24 pm MDT (00:24 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:51 pm MDT (00:51 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at APA is after sunset there (6:26 pm MDT (00:26 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: Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Centennial Airport.