Fresno Yosemite International to Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field FAT → BFF
807 nautical miles (929 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 063°, about 050° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 28 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 61-knot tailwind), arriving about 11:54 pm MDT (05:54 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now FAT is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 12 knots; BFF is VFR, wind from the east (100°) at 12 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
- SIGMET 5W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 33,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 7:55 pm PDT (02:55 UTC). Near the route, 120 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 5W VALID UNTIL 0255Z NV FROM 10NNE BAM-40WSW BVL-60SW ELY-10SE OAL-30WNW OAL-10NNE BAM AREA TS MOV FROM 23020KT. TOPS TO FL330.
- SIGMET 1W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 7:55 pm PDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 588 to 618 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 1W VALID UNTIL 0255Z CO NM WY AZ UT FROM 40NNW CHE-40WNW TBE-60WNW CME-40N SJN-40ESE MTU-40NNW CHE AREA SEV TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340. WIND GUSTS TO 60KT POSS.
- SIGMET 3W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 7:55 pm PDT (02:55 UTC). Near the route, 718 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 3W VALID UNTIL 0255Z MT WY FROM 10WSW MLS-70E DDY-20N LAR-50E BPI-30NE BIL-10WSW MLS AREA TS MOV FROM 22040KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 15,000 ft. Over the route from 30 to 249 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 169 to 528 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 628 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 189 to 688 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 279 to 748 nm out.
- 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 399 to 678 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 558 to 598 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 FAT.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent BCS3 at 5,400 ft, 31 nm northwest, 4:35 pm PDT (23:35 UTC): remarks: wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final. 429 nm along the route, 31 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UUA /OV PVU310001/TM 2335/FL054/TP BCS3/RM WIND SHEAR 10 KT GAIN 1000 AGL ON FINAL
- Report
- an urgent report filed through PVU
- Where
- 1 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:35 UTC
- Height
- at 5,400 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final
- E75L at 18,000 ft, 13 nm northwest, 4:24 pm PDT (23:24 UTC): moderate turbulence from 18,000 ft to 22,000 ft, remarks: mountain wave a 10-knot loss of airspeed entered by zoa fdcs. 70 nm along the route, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LOL UA /OV BIH300011/TM 2324/FL 180/TP E75L/TB MOD 180-220/RM MTN WAVE /-10 ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LOL
- Where
- 11 nm northwest (300°) of BIH
- Time
- 23:24 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate from 18,000 ft to 22,000 ft
- Remarks
- mountain wave a 10-knot loss of airspeed entered by zoa fdcs
- PA44 at 6,000 ft, 32 nm northwest, 4:25 pm PDT (23:25 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: runway in sight at at 6,400 ft. 429 nm along the route, 32 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV PVU310002/TM 2325/FL060/TP PA44/TB MOD /RM RWY IN SIGHT AT 064
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 2 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:25 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PA44
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- runway in sight at at 6,400 ft
- E75L at 22,000 ft, 5 nm southwest, 6:04 pm PDT (01:04 UTC): moderate turbulence. 458 nm along the route, 5 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV PUC320020/TM 0104/FL220/TP E75L/TB MOD /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 20 nm northwest (320°) of PUC
- Time
- 01:04 UTC
- Height
- at 22,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate zlc
- S22T at 14,000 ft, 10 nm south, 6:23 pm PDT (01:23 UTC): moderate rime icing, -16 °C. 468 nm along the route, 10 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV PUC360015/TM 0123/FL140/TP S22T/TA M16/IC MOD RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 15 nm north (360°) of PUC
- Time
- 01:23 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- S22T
- Temperature
- −16 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime zlc
- A21N at 33,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 3:35 pm PDT (22:35 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: mountain wave +25-30KTS. 618 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2235/FL330/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM MTN WAVE +25-30KTS
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- over CHE
- Time
- 22:35 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- mountain wave +25-30KTS
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 29 nm south, 5:47 pm PDT (00:47 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-13. 688 nm along the route, 29 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG010052/TM 0047/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB COSN MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-13
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- 52 nm north (010°) of RLG
- Time
- 00:47 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- cosn moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-13
- C17 at 27,000 ft, 15 nm south, 3:58 pm PDT (22:58 UTC): light rime icing, -25 °C. 369 nm along the route, 15 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTA UA /OV DTA180010/TM 2258/FL270/TP C17/TA M25/IC LGT RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTA
- Where
- 10 nm south (180°) of DTA
- Time
- 22:58 UTC
- Height
- at 27,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C17
- Temperature
- −25 °C
- Icing
- light rime zlc
- PRM1 at 21,000 ft, 18 nm northwest, 6:03 pm PDT (01:03 UTC): light rime icing, -15 °C. 409 nm along the route, 18 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV FFU180025/TM 0103/FL210/TP PRM1/TA M15/IC LGT RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 25 nm south (180°) of FFU
- Time
- 01:03 UTC
- Height
- at 21,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PRM1
- Temperature
- −15 °C
- Icing
- light rime zlc
- UAL1791 at 31,000 ft, 43 nm south, 3:40 pm PDT (22:40 UTC): light turbulence, -34 °C, wind 224° at 52 knots. 578 nm along the route, 43 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL1791 3959N 10807W 2240 F310 MS34 224/052KT TB LIGHT SK CLEAR IC NONE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- UAL796 at 30,000 ft, 41 nm south, 5:09 pm PDT (00:09 UTC): light chop turbulence, wind 230° at 42 knots. 588 nm along the route, 41 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL796 4004N 10755W 0009 F300 230/042KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- B39M at 31,000 ft, 41 nm south, 3:44 pm PDT (22:44 UTC): remarks: mountain wave a 15-knot loss of airspeed zdvwc. 588 nm along the route, 41 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
EEO UA /OV EKR/TM 2244/FL310/TP B39M/RM MTN WAVE +/-15KTS ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through EEO
- Where
- over EKR
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Remarks
- mountain wave a 15-knot loss of airspeed zdvwc
- B39M at 28,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 3:27 pm PDT (22:27 UTC): light turbulence, -30 °C, remarks: ZDVWC-14. 618 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2227/FL280/TP B39M/TA M30/TB CONS LGT -OCNL MOD/IC T-LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-14
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- over CHE
- Time
- 22:27 UTC
- Height
- at 28,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Temperature
- −30 °C
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate
- Icing
- t-lgt rime
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-14
- PC12 , 16 nm southeast, 3:33 pm PDT (22:33 UTC): remarks: ZDVWC-14. 638 nm along the route, 16 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE030020/TM 2233/FLFL28/TP PC12/SK TOP280/RM ZDVWC-14
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- 20 nm northeast (030°) of CHE
- Time
- 22:33 UTC
- Height
- at 2,800 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP280
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-14
3 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 7 forecast points nearest it (FAT, BIH, ELY, SLC, RKS, DEN, BFF). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 140° at 4 kt | +1 kt | 119 kt | 6 h 47 min | 2:13 am MDT (08:13 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 190° at 22 kt | −13 kt | 7 °C | 133 kt | 6 h 04 min | 1:30 am MDT (07:30 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 200° at 29 kt | −20 kt | 6 °C | 140 kt | 5 h 46 min | 1:12 am MDT (07:12 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 35 kt | −28 kt | 2 °C | 148 kt | 5 h 27 min | 12:53 am MDT (06:53 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 36 kt | −30 kt | -2 °C | 150 kt | 5 h 23 min | 12:49 am MDT (06:49 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 37 kt | −31 kt | -6 °C | 151 kt | 5 h 21 min | 12:47 am MDT (06:47 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 38 kt | −33 kt | -10 °C | 153 kt | 5 h 16 min | 12:42 am MDT (06:42 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 38 kt | −33 kt | -11 °C | 153 kt | 5 h 16 min | 12:42 am MDT (06:42 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 47 kt | −38 kt | -23 °C | 158 kt | 5 h 06 min | 12:32 am MDT (06:32 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 59 kt | −53 kt | -30 °C | 173 kt | 4 h 40 min | 12:06 am MDT (06:06 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 62 kt | −60 kt | -37 °C | 180 kt | 4 h 29 min | 11:55 pm MDT (05:55 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 62 kt | −61 kt | -45 °C | 181 kt | 4 h 28 min | 11:54 pm MDT (05:54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAT | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 180/7 | 170/9 7° | 200/20 3° | 210/27 -3° | 240/27 -14° | 230/38 -24° | 220/57 -27° | 230/42 -33° | 230/41 -44° |
| BIH | used from 50 nm out; 3 nm from the line | L/V | 210/14 6° | 210/20 -2° | 230/26 -14° | 220/32 -24° | 220/63 -27° | 220/56 -35° | 230/50 -44° | |
| ELY | used from 199 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 210/20 4° | 240/21 -1° | 230/37 -13° | 200/58 -25° | 220/73 -27° | 220/73 -36° | 220/69 -44° | ||
| SLC | used from 349 nm out; 87 nm from the line | 280/8 | 210/39 5° | 210/52 -1° | 200/50 -11° | 200/56 -23° | 220/61 -28° | 230/73 -37° | 230/73 -45° | |
| RKS | used from 498 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 190/43 | 210/65 3° | 210/57 -9° | 210/56 -21° | 210/47 -33° | 230/63 -37° | 240/77 -46° | ||
| DEN | used from 648 nm out; 113 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° | ||
| BFF | used from 698 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 120/24 | 180/31 13° | 210/26 7° | 230/25 -7° | 240/41 -20° | 230/52 -36° | 250/56 -41° | 260/57 -45° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAT Fresno, CA | departure | VFR | from the south (170°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 335 ft | 5:53 pm PDT (00:53 UTC) |
| BIH Bishop, CA | 70 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,124 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| TPH Tonopah, NV | 150 nm out, 13 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (170°) at 21 knots, gusting to 33 | 10+ mi | none | 5,430 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| DTA Delta, UT | 379 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 4,759 ft | 17:35 UTC |
| PUC Price, UT | 458 nm out, 21 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,700 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 5,957 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| VEL Vernal, UT | 528 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 8,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the southwest (220°) at 19 knots, gusting to 27 | 10+ mi | 8,000 ft | 5,274 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| DWX Dixon, WY | 628 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, overcast at 6,500 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southeast (160°) at 15 knots, gusting to 28 | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 6,548 ft | 01:15 UTC |
| LAR Laramie, WY | 708 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 7,283 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| TOR Torrington, WY | 787 nm out, 18 nm north of the line | VFR | from the east (100°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 4,206 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| BFF Scottsbluff, NE | destination | VFR | from the east (100°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,967 ft | 6:53 pm MDT (00:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,283 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BFF when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:54 pm MDT (05:54 UTC)
Wind from the east-southeast at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 15,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for BFF
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain showers
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for FAT, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet, a few clouds at 13,000 feet and more above
- From Sun 9:00 pm PDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 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 FAT 6:26 pm PDT (01:26 UTC), at BFF 6:17 pm MDT (00:17 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:45 pm MDT (00:45 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BFF is before sunrise there (7:03 am MDT (13:03 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: Fresno Yosemite International, Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field.