Fresno Yosemite International to Minot International FAT → MOT
1,063 nautical miles (1,224 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 044°, about 031° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 5 h 52 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 61-knot tailwind), arriving about 6:05 am CDT (11:05 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now FAT is VFR, wind from the southeast (130°) at 11 knots; MOT is marginal VFR, wind from the north (010°) 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: 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 W14W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 28,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 11:55 pm PDT (06:55 UTC). Over the route from 109 to 328 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120455 MKCW WST 120455 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 14W VALID UNTIL 0655Z NV FROM 40NW BVL-20WNW ELY-20SSE OAL-40WNW OAL-50NE BAM-40NW BVL AREA TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL280.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 159 to 745 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the route from 169 to 845 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 457 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 646 to 825 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 38,000 ft. Over the route from 696 to 745 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). Near the route, 755 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 FAT.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- PC12 at 17,000 ft, 15 nm southeast, 9:52 pm PDT (04:52 UTC): moderate turbulence, moderate rime icing, -15 °C, remarks: entered by zoa fdcs. 119 nm along the route, 15 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TPH UA /OV OAL/TM 0452/FL 170/TP PC12/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through TPH
- Where
- over OAL
- Time
- 04:52 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Temperature
- −15 °C
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Icing
- moderate rime
- Remarks
- entered by zoa fdcs
- CRJ7 at 6,300 ft, 37 nm northwest, 8:27 pm PDT (03:27 UTC): overcast above 6,300 ft, remarks: during the descent. 487 nm along the route, 37 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIH UA /OV KPIH/TM 0327/FL063/TP CRJ7/SK OVC063-TOPUNKN/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIH
- Where
- over KPIH
- Time
- 03:27 UTC
- Height
- at 6,300 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ7
- Sky
- overcast from 6,300 ft, tops unknown
- Remarks
- during the descent
- UAL1076 at 30,000 ft, 43 nm southeast, 7:36 pm PDT (02:36 UTC): light turbulence, wind 225° at 60 knots. 696 nm along the route, 43 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL1076 4405N 10749W 0236 F300 225/060KT TB CONT LGT TURB IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
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 10 forecast points nearest it (FAT, BIH, ELY, SLC, PIH, LND, BIL, MLS, DIK, MOT). 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 9 kt | +1 kt | 5 °C | 119 kt | 8 h 56 min | 9:09 am CDT (14:09 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 190° at 15 kt | −11 kt | 4 °C | 131 kt | 8 h 07 min | 8:20 am CDT (13:20 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 21 kt | −19 kt | 1 °C | 139 kt | 7 h 39 min | 7:52 am CDT (12:52 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 27 kt | −26 kt | 0 °C | 146 kt | 7 h 17 min | 7:30 am CDT (12:30 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 31 kt | −30 kt | -4 °C | 150 kt | 7 h 05 min | 7:18 am CDT (12:18 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 35 kt | −34 kt | -8 °C | 154 kt | 6 h 54 min | 7:07 am CDT (12:07 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 38 kt | −38 kt | -12 °C | 158 kt | 6 h 44 min | 6:57 am CDT (11:57 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 39 kt | −39 kt | -13 °C | 159 kt | 6 h 41 min | 6:54 am CDT (11:54 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 47 kt | −46 kt | -24 °C | 166 kt | 6 h 24 min | 6:37 am CDT (11:37 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 56 kt | −54 kt | -32 °C | 174 kt | 6 h 07 min | 6:20 am CDT (11:20 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 61 kt | −61 kt | -38 °C | 181 kt | 5 h 52 min | 6:05 am CDT (11:05 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 61 kt | −61 kt | -45 °C | 181 kt | 5 h 52 min | 6:05 am CDT (11:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAT | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 130/16 | 160/20 5° | 190/28 -1° | 210/25 -5° | 220/27 -15° | 230/21 -26° | 220/42 -29° | 220/44 -35° | 220/44 -44° |
| BIH | used from 50 nm out; 22 nm from the line | L/V | 240/7 1° | 190/13 -3° | 200/26 -16° | 210/43 -26° | 220/54 -28° | 220/51 -35° | 220/47 -43° | |
| ELY | used from 199 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 200/39 3° | 210/27 -2° | 210/45 -15° | 220/56 -24° | 210/60 -28° | 210/63 -34° | 220/61 -43° | ||
| SLC | used from 348 nm out; 95 nm from the line | 200/5 | 230/8 2° | 220/20 -2° | 210/40 -12° | 190/53 -25° | 210/62 -30° | 220/69 -34° | 220/64 -43° | |
| PIH | used from 447 nm out; 42 nm from the line | L/V | 240/13 1° | 240/15 -3° | 210/42 -15° | 200/70 -25° | 220/74 -29° | 220/71 -36° | 220/62 -43° | |
| LND | used from 596 nm out; 77 nm from the line | 200/23 6° | 220/31 1° | 220/39 -11° | 230/39 -23° | 220/51 -28° | 220/66 -37° | 230/68 -45° | ||
| BIL | used from 646 nm out; 87 nm from the line | 080/13 | 180/9 -2° | 210/38 0° | 220/51 -11° | 210/46 -22° | 210/58 -35° | 230/73 -39° | 230/72 -45° | |
| MLS | used from 795 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 150/23 2° | 190/29 4° | 210/44 2° | 220/32 -10° | 210/36 -21° | 200/48 -37° | 230/63 -40° | 240/71 -47° | |
| DIK | used from 894 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 150/24 7° | 200/38 6° | 220/53 0° | 230/51 -9° | 230/49 -21° | 240/37 -37° | 240/47 -44° | 250/65 -48° | |
| MOT | used from 994 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 120/14 5° | 200/20 4° | 230/33 1° | 250/39 -11° | 250/50 -21° | 240/61 -37° | 250/56 -45° | 260/68 -51° |
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 Sky: scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet | from the southeast (130°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 20,000 ft | 335 ft | 9:53 pm PDT (04:53 UTC) |
| MMH Mammoth Lakes, CA | 70 nm out, 6 nm west of the line | VFR | variable at 4 knots, gusting to 13 | 10+ mi | none | 7,134 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| ENV Wendover, UT | 358 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,400 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 3,400 ft | 4,236 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| MLD Malad City, ID | 477 nm out, 7 nm south of the line | no report just now | 4,503 ft | ||||
| JAC Jackson, WY | 576 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,700 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 4,700 ft | 6,451 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| COD Cody, WY | 676 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,200 feet, overcast at 2,000 feet Weather: unknown precipitation | from the north-northeast (030°) at 11 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 5,102 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| MLS Miles City, MT | 845 nm out, 19 nm northwest of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,200 feet Weather: light rain | from the east-northeast (060°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 2,634 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| MOT Minot, ND | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet | from the north (010°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 1,715 ft | 12:10 am CDT (05:10 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,134 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MOT when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:05 am CDT (11:05 UTC)
Wind from the northeast at 8 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 600 feet IFR
The whole forecast for MOT
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, overcast at 9,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 2,000 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 8 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 600 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC) and 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist
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
- 6/7094 45NM NE MERCED, CA, Sunday, October 4, 2026 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 UTC 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 20 October · ZOA
Daylight
Sunset at FAT 6:26 pm PDT (01:26 UTC), at MOT 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:31 pm CDT (00:31 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MOT is before sunrise there (8:00 am CDT (13:00 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: Fresno Yosemite International, Minot International.
