Newark Liberty International to Key West International EWR → EYW
1,041 nautical miles (1,198 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 204°, about 217° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13W). At 120 knots that is 9 h 28 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 10-knot headwind), arriving about 1:01 pm EDT (17:01 UTC). Right now EWR is marginal VFR, wind from the north (010°) at 11 knots; EYW is VFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 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: 895 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 E25E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 35,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 4:55 am EDT (08:55 UTC). Over the route from 20 to 99 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120655 MKCE WST 120655 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 25E VALID UNTIL 0855Z RI NY NJ PA DE MD AND MA RI NJ NY CT CSTL WTRS FROM 30SSE PVD-60SSE ACK-110SSE HTO-40N SBY-30SSW ETX-30SSE PVD AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL350.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist), from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the first 228 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft, from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the first 149 nm of 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 EWR.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C560 at 13,000 ft, 45 nm west, 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC): moderate turbulence, overcast above 19,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the descent. 59 nm along the route, 45 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV 20 NW PHL/TM 0638/FL130 /TP C560/SK OVC190/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- 20 northwest phl
- Time
- 06:38 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C560
- Sky
- overcast from 19,000 ft
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- B763 at 800 ft, 18 nm east, 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC): a broken layer, remarks: bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500. At the departure end, 18 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV JFK 2 MILES SOUTHEAST/TM 0551/FL008/TP B763/SK BKN/RM BASES AT 800 AND TOPS 1500
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- jfk 2 miles southeast
- Time
- 05:51 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Remarks
- bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500
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 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 9 forecast points nearest it (JFK, ACY, ORF, ILM, CHS, JAX, MLB, MIA, EYW). 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 | 250° at 15 kt | +10 kt | 110 kt | 9 h 28 min | 1:01 pm EDT (17:01 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 240° at 18 kt | +13 kt | 13 °C | 107 kt | 9 h 44 min | 1:17 pm EDT (17:17 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 240° at 21 kt | +16 kt | 11 °C | 104 kt | 10 h 01 min | 1:34 pm EDT (17:34 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 24 kt | +19 kt | 9 °C | 101 kt | 10 h 18 min | 1:51 pm EDT (17:51 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | +21 kt | 6 °C | 99 kt | 10 h 31 min | 2:04 pm EDT (18:04 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 28 kt | +23 kt | 1 °C | 97 kt | 10 h 44 min | 2:17 pm EDT (18:17 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 31 kt | +25 kt | -2 °C | 95 kt | 10 h 57 min | 2:30 pm EDT (18:30 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 33 kt | +27 kt | -6 °C | 93 kt | 11 h 12 min | 2:45 pm EDT (18:45 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 41 kt | +33 kt | -17 °C | 87 kt | 11 h 58 min | 3:31 pm EDT (19:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 55 kt | +52 kt | -31 °C | 68 kt | 15 h 19 min | 6:52 pm EDT (22:52 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 63 kt | +61 kt | -40 °C | 59 kt | 17 h 39 min | 9:12 pm EDT (01:12 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 57 kt | +53 kt | -51 °C | 67 kt | 15 h 32 min | 7:05 pm EDT (23:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | used from 0 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| ACY | used from 50 nm out; 13 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| ORF | used from 149 nm out; 73 nm from the line | 250/24 | 230/32 11° | 220/37 10° | 220/37 6° | 230/47 -5° | 230/62 -17° | 220/89 -30° | 220/93 -40° | 230/77 -51° |
| ILM | used from 347 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| CHS | used from 496 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| JAX | used from 644 nm out; 121 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 694 nm out; 103 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
| MIA | used from 892 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 150/7 | 140/5 17° | 160/5 14° | L/V 9° | 230/8 -5° | 230/8 -17° | 150/11 -32° | 150/25 -41° | 180/29 -51° |
| EYW | used from 991 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 110/11 | 110/10 17° | 110/7 14° | 080/6 9° | L/V -5° | 260/7 -16° | 280/12 -32° | 300/16 -42° | 270/12 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWR Newark, NJ | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 800 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north (010°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 17 ft | 2:51 am EDT (06:51 UTC) |
| ACY Atlantic City, NJ | 79 nm out, 13 nm east of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: mist | from the north (010°) at 10 knots | 5 mi | 400 ft | 74 ft | 07:18 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 159 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,600 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 1,600 ft | 52 ft | 07:07 UTC |
| ORF Norfolk, VA | 248 nm out, 2 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,900 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 12 knots, gusting to 17 | 10+ mi | 2,900 ft | 26 ft | 07:10 UTC |
| EWN New Bern, NC | 367 nm out, 6 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 10 knots, gusting to 17 | 10+ mi | none | 17 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| ILM Wilmington, NC | 426 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| MLB Melbourne, FL | 823 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 33 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| VRB Vero Beach, FL | 843 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 300 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 9 mi | none | 23 ft | 07:01 UTC |
| TNT Miami, FL | 952 nm out, 18 nm east of the line | no report just now | 12 ft | ||||
| EYW Key West, FL | destination | VFR | from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3 ft | 2:53 am EDT (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 74 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At EYW when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:01 pm EDT (17:01 UTC)
Wind from the east at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for EYW
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet
The forecast for EWR, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 9 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 12 nm from the route, 129 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 12 nm from the route, 129 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 783 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/5945 Key West, FL 7 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZMA
- 6/0299 Key West, FL, Friday, June 26, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 7 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 17 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at EWR 6:21 pm EDT (22:21 UTC), at EYW 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:26 pm EDT (23:26 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: Newark Liberty International, Key West International.