Chippewa Valley Regional to Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International EAU → ATL
749 nautical miles (862 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 152°, about 151° magnetic at the departure end (variation 1E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 34 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 44-knot tailwind), arriving about 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now EAU is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 9 knots; ATL is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 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: 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
- 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 409 to 669 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 659 nm along 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 EAU.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- CRJ9 at 32,000 ft, 35 nm southwest, 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZTLFD-22. At the destination end, 35 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ATL UA /OV ATL240035/TM 0200/FL320/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL MOD CHOP /RM ZTLFD-22
- Report
- a routine report filed through ATL
- Where
- 35 nm southwest (240°) of ATL
- Time
- 02:00 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ9
- Turbulence
- occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZTLFD-22
- A321 at 32,000 ft, 6 nm southwest, 8:56 pm CDT (01:56 UTC): light turbulence, remarks: pocket continuous light turbulence. 190 nm along the route, 6 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RPJ UA /OV PLL/TM 0156/FL320/TP A321/TB CONS LGT/RM POCKET CONS LGT TB
- Report
- a routine report filed through RPJ
- Where
- over PLL
- Time
- 01:56 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- continuous light
- Remarks
- pocket continuous light turbulence
- B739 at 34,000 ft, 16 nm southwest, 8:51 pm CDT (01:51 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zme. 519 nm along the route, 16 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWG UA /OV BWG270010/TM 0151/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWG
- Where
- 10 nm west (270°) of BWG
- Time
- 01:51 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate chop
- Remarks
- zme
- E170 at 33,000 ft, 39 nm west, 8:53 pm CDT (01:53 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: ZTLFD-22. At the destination end, 39 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ATL UA /OV ATL280045/TM 0153/FL330/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP /RM ZTLFD-22
- Report
- a routine report filed through ATL
- Where
- 45 nm west (280°) of ATL
- Time
- 01:53 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop
- Remarks
- ZTLFD-22
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 8 forecast points nearest it (LSE, DBQ, JOT, SPI, IND, EVV, BNA, ATL). 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 | 270° at 19 kt | −8 kt | 128 kt | 5 h 51 min | 5:27 am EDT (09:27 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 280° at 18 kt | −12 kt | 132 kt | 5 h 40 min | 5:16 am EDT (09:16 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 300° at 18 kt | −14 kt | 13 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 35 min | 5:11 am EDT (09:11 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 17 kt | −15 kt | 9 °C | 135 kt | 5 h 33 min | 5:09 am EDT (09:09 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 15 kt | −13 kt | 6 °C | 133 kt | 5 h 38 min | 5:14 am EDT (09:14 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 300° at 16 kt | −14 kt | 2 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 35 min | 5:11 am EDT (09:11 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 300° at 19 kt | −16 kt | -2 °C | 136 kt | 5 h 30 min | 5:06 am EDT (09:06 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 300° at 22 kt | −18 kt | -6 °C | 138 kt | 5 h 26 min | 5:02 am EDT (09:02 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 300° at 22 kt | −18 kt | -7 °C | 138 kt | 5 h 26 min | 5:02 am EDT (09:02 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 300° at 25 kt | −20 kt | -19 °C | 140 kt | 5 h 21 min | 4:57 am EDT (08:57 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 35 kt | −31 kt | -33 °C | 151 kt | 4 h 58 min | 4:34 am EDT (08:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 300° at 47 kt | −41 kt | -42 °C | 161 kt | 4 h 39 min | 4:15 am EDT (08:15 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 300° at 49 kt | −44 kt | -51 °C | 164 kt | 4 h 34 min | 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | used from 0 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 230/40 | 240/24 17° | 240/13 10° | 250/13 6° | 280/22 -9° | 250/28 -21° | 250/41 -34° | 260/42 -44° | 270/62 -53° |
| DBQ | used from 100 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 230/33 | 250/30 16° | 280/15 9° | 260/15 5° | 260/21 -7° | 260/24 -20° | 250/37 -33° | 270/42 -43° | 280/63 -52° |
| JOT | used from 200 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 250/23 | 270/22 15° | 250/16 10° | 240/9 4° | 280/22 -7° | 280/29 -19° | 300/29 -34° | 290/50 -43° | 300/64 -52° |
| SPI | used from 300 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 220/21 | 250/23 16° | 260/27 9° | 270/14 6° | 270/23 -7° | 270/31 -19° | 270/28 -33° | 290/48 -42° | 300/55 -52° |
| IND | used from 350 nm out; 69 nm from the line | 290/16 | 310/20 16° | 320/21 10° | 330/13 3° | 300/25 -7° | 320/32 -19° | 330/46 -34° | 320/61 -43° | 320/63 -50° |
| EVV | used from 399 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 280/15 | 290/12 17° | 310/16 10° | 320/13 5° | 310/22 -6° | 320/26 -18° | 320/38 -33° | 310/56 -41° | 320/55 -51° |
| BNA | used from 499 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 310/20 | 340/20 17° | 330/24 10° | 340/22 5° | 330/26 -6° | 340/29 -18° | 330/52 -33° | 320/62 -41° | 340/45 -50° |
| ATL | used from 649 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 320/30 | 330/37 16° | 340/44 11° | 330/35 7° | 310/33 -6° | 300/38 -18° | 330/58 -33° | 330/48 -40° | 320/34 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAU Eau Claire, WI | departure | VFR | from the south (180°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 913 ft | 9:56 pm CDT (02:56 UTC) |
| CMY Sparta, WI | 60 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 13 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | none | 839 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| LNR Lone Rock, WI | 110 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 717 ft | 02:56 UTC |
| RFD Chicago/Rockford, IL | 190 nm out, 18 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 742 ft | 02:54 UTC |
| BMI Bloomington/Normal, IL | 290 nm out, 21 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 871 ft | 02:56 UTC |
| CMI Champaign/Urbana, IL | 320 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 754 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| SIV Sullivan, IN | 390 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line | no report just now | 539 ft | ||||
| OWB Owensboro, KY | 469 nm out, 19 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Weather: mist | calm | 6 mi | none | 407 ft | 02:56 UTC |
| BWG Bowling Green, KY | 529 nm out, 7 nm west of the line | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 200 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 547 ft | 03:01 UTC |
| CHA Chattanooga, TN | 659 nm out, 3 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 682 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| RYY Atlanta, GA | 729 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,040 ft | 02:50 UTC |
| ATL Atlanta, GA | destination | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,026 ft | 10:52 pm EDT (02:52 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,040 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ATL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC)
Wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for ATL
- From Sun 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for EAU, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at EAU 6:26 pm CDT (23:26 UTC), at ATL 7:07 pm EDT (23:07 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:32 pm EDT (23:32 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ATL is before sunrise there (7:39 am EDT (11:39 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: Chippewa Valley Regional, Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International.