Joe Foss Field to Barkley Regional FSD → PAH
535 nautical miles (615 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 134°, about 129° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 11 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 48-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:14 pm CDT (20:14 UTC). Right now FSD is VFR, wind variable at 3 knots; PAH is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 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: 4 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
No SIGMET or AIRMET covers any part of this route right now.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. 1 pilot report of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: light turbulence, at 29,000 ft, 32 nm northeast, 9:52 am CDT (14:52 UTC). The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 14,500 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗
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 FSD.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C750 at 4,500 ft, 6 nm north, 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): overcast from 2,500 ft to 4,000 ft. At the departure end, 6 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
FSD UA /OV FSD030002/TM 1500/FL045/TP C750/SK OVC025-TOP040
- Report
- a routine report filed through FSD
- Where
- 2 nm northeast (030°) of FSD
- Time
- 15:00 UTC
- Height
- at 4,500 ft
- Aircraft
- C750
- Sky
- overcast from 2,500 ft, tops 4,000 ft
- EC45 at 2,400 ft, 2 nm northeast, 9:16 am CDT (14:16 UTC): overcast above 2,400 ft, remarks: during the descent. At the departure end, 2 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
FSD UA /OV FSD120005/TM 1416/FL024/TP EC45/SK OVC024-TOPUNKN/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through FSD
- Where
- 5 nm southeast (120°) of FSD
- Time
- 14:16 UTC
- Height
- at 2,400 ft
- Aircraft
- EC45
- Sky
- overcast from 2,400 ft, tops unknown
- Remarks
- during the descent
- COL4 at 3,000 ft, 40 nm southwest, 10:46 am CDT (15:46 UTC): overcast from 2,700 ft to 3,000 ft. 59 nm along the route, 40 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SUX UA /OV SUX310005/TM 1546/FL030/TP COL4/SK 027OVC030
- Report
- a routine report filed through SUX
- Where
- 5 nm northwest (310°) of SUX
- Time
- 15:46 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- COL4
- Sky
- 027OVC030
- UAL1248 at 29,000 ft, 32 nm northeast, 9:52 am CDT (14:52 UTC): light turbulence, wind 261° at 94 knots. 59 nm along the route, 32 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL1248 4318N 09518W 1452 F290 261/094KT TB LGT TURB IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- C172 at 5,000 ft, 30 nm northeast, 10:57 am CDT (15:57 UTC): remarks: during the climb. 69 nm along the route, 30 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
SPW UA /OV SPW/TM 1557/FL050/TP C172/SK BASE030-TOP042/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through SPW
- Where
- over SPW
- Time
- 15:57 UTC
- Height
- at 5,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Sky
- BASE030-TOP042
- Remarks
- during the climb
- COL4 at 2,400 ft, 40 nm southwest, 9:40 am CDT (14:40 UTC): overcast from 2,400 ft to 4,000 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 31. 69 nm along the route, 40 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SUX UA /OV SUX130005/TM 1440/FL024/TP COL4/SK OVC024-TOP040/RM DURD RWY31
- Report
- a routine report filed through SUX
- Where
- 5 nm southeast (130°) of SUX
- Time
- 14:40 UTC
- Height
- at 2,400 ft
- Aircraft
- COL4
- Sky
- overcast from 2,400 ft, tops 4,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 31
- CRJ2 at 4,000 ft, 35 nm northeast, 11:30 am CDT (16:30 UTC): a few clouds above 3,500 ft. 119 nm along the route, 35 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
FOD UA /OV FOD/TM 1630/FL040/TP CRJ2/SK FEW035
- Report
- a routine report filed through FOD
- Where
- over FOD
- Time
- 16:30 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Sky
- a few clouds from 3,500 ft
- C25A at 7,000 ft, 5 nm west, 10:52 am CDT (15:52 UTC): remarks: during the climb. 129 nm along the route, 5 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
CIN UA /OV CIN/TM 1552/FL070/TP C25A/SK BASE014-TOP023/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through CIN
- Where
- over CIN
- Time
- 15:52 UTC
- Height
- at 7,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C25A
- Sky
- BASE014-TOP023
- Remarks
- during the climb
- UAL1304 at 36,000 ft, 11 nm northeast, 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): no turbulence, wind 269° at 71 knots. 238 nm along the route, 11 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL1304 4055N 09255W 1500 F360 269/071KT TB SMTH IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 14:00–21:00 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 (FSD, DSM, BRL, COU, STL, CGI). 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 | 250° at 11 kt | −5 kt | 125 kt | 4 h 17 min | 4:20 pm CDT (21:20 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 16 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 4 h 13 min | 4:16 pm CDT (21:16 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 250° at 20 kt | −8 kt | 15 °C | 128 kt | 4 h 11 min | 4:14 pm CDT (21:14 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 250° at 24 kt | −8 kt | 11 °C | 128 kt | 4 h 11 min | 4:14 pm CDT (21:14 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 26 kt | −9 kt | 6 °C | 129 kt | 4 h 09 min | 4:12 pm CDT (21:12 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 30 kt | −12 kt | 2 °C | 132 kt | 4 h 03 min | 4:06 pm CDT (21:06 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 35 kt | −16 kt | -2 °C | 136 kt | 3 h 56 min | 3:59 pm CDT (20:59 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 260° at 40 kt | −21 kt | -7 °C | 141 kt | 3 h 48 min | 3:51 pm CDT (20:51 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 42 kt | −22 kt | -8 °C | 142 kt | 3 h 46 min | 3:49 pm CDT (20:49 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 48 kt | −30 kt | -20 °C | 150 kt | 3 h 34 min | 3:37 pm CDT (20:37 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 270° at 75 kt | −48 kt | -29 °C | 168 kt | 3 h 11 min | 3:14 pm CDT (20:14 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 74 kt | −47 kt | -37 °C | 167 kt | 3 h 12 min | 3:15 pm CDT (20:15 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 69 kt | −41 kt | -49 °C | 161 kt | 3 h 19 min | 3:22 pm CDT (20:22 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 12:00 UTC; valid on the 13th at 18:00 UTC for use 14:00 to 21:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSD | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 350/9 | 240/11 12° | 220/19 10° | 230/24 3° | 240/56 -11° | 240/72 -22° | 250/106 -32° | 250/120 -39° | 250/120 -48° |
| DSM | used from 99 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 240/9 | 250/27 20° | 250/31 12° | 240/34 4° | 250/49 -8° | 260/57 -22° | 260/91 -28° | 260/88 -37° | 260/83 -48° |
| BRL | used from 248 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 260/22 | 250/19 19° | 260/27 13° | 260/34 4° | 270/44 -8° | 280/48 -20° | 280/77 -28° | 270/74 -37° | 270/66 -49° |
| COU | used from 297 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 230/12 | 240/12 19° | 250/18 14° | 240/25 7° | 260/37 -7° | 270/44 -18° | 270/62 -28° | 270/57 -37° | 260/48 -49° |
| STL | used from 347 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 240/14 | 250/13 18° | 250/22 14° | 260/23 7° | 270/36 -7° | 280/40 -17° | 280/60 -28° | 280/58 -37° | 280/48 -49° |
| CGI | used from 446 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 250/15 | 270/17 17° | 250/21 13° | 260/19 8° | 290/30 -7° | 300/35 -16° | 290/47 -29° | 300/45 -37° | 290/34 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSD Sioux Falls, SD | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a few clouds at 20,000 feet | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,430 ft | 11:56 am CDT (16:56 UTC) |
| SXK Maurice, IA | 40 nm out, 8 nm south of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,600 feet | variable at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,600 ft | 1,408 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| CKP Cherokee, IA | 69 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 1,227 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| CIN Carroll, IA | 129 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the north (360°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 1,203 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| DSM Des Moines, IA | 178 nm out, 12 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,400 feet, overcast at 20,000 feet | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,400 ft | 957 ft | 16:54 UTC |
| CNC Chariton, IA | 218 nm out, 3 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,100 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,050 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| IRK Kirksville, MO | 277 nm out, 12 nm southwest of the line | reported, no category | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 966 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| HAE Hannibal, MO | 327 nm out, 12 nm east of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 768 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| SUS St Louis, MO | 406 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 463 ft | 16:54 UTC |
| BLV Belleville, IL | 436 nm out, 20 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 459 ft | 16:55 UTC |
| MDH Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL | 485 nm out, 11 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,500 feet, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 411 ft | 16:52 UTC |
| PAH Paducah, KY | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 410 ft | 10:53 am CDT (15:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,430 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table
FSD Sioux Falls, SD
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KFSD 131656Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW025 FEW200 12/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01170056
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KFSD
- the station, KFSD
- 131656Z
- observed 11:56 am CDT (16:56 UTC)
- VRB03KT
- wind light and variable
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW025
- a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- FEW200
- a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- 12/06
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 6 °C (43 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP154
- sea-level pressure 1015.4 hPa
- T01170056
- temperature 11.7 °C (53 °F), dew point 5.6 °C (42 °F)
TAF KFSD 131542Z 1316/1412 34008KT P6SM SCT018 FM140200 36005KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KFSD
- the station, KFSD
- 131542Z
- issued 10:42 am CDT (15:42 UTC)
- 1316/1412 34008KT P6SM SCT018
- valid from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,800 feet
- FM140200 36005KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
- from Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
SXK Maurice, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSXK 131655Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM OVC016 11/08 A2997 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSXK
- the station, KSXK
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- VRB06KT
- wind light and variable
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC016
- overcast at 1,600 feet
- 11/08
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
CKP Cherokee, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCKP 131655Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC018 12/08 A2997 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCKP
- the station, KCKP
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 34005KT
- wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC018
- overcast at 1,800 feet
- 12/08
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
CIN Carroll, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCIN 131655Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC018 15/11 A2996 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCIN
- the station, KCIN
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 36005KT
- wind from the north at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC018
- overcast at 1,800 feet
- 15/11
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
DSM Des Moines, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KDSM 131654Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN014 OVC200 17/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01670128
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDSM
- the station, KDSM
- 131654Z
- observed 16:54 UTC on the 13th
- VRB03KT
- wind light and variable
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN014
- a broken layer at 1,400 feet
- OVC200
- overcast at 20,000 feet
- 17/13
- temperature 17 °C (63 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP134
- sea-level pressure 1013.4 hPa
- T01670128
- temperature 16.7 °C (62 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
TAF KDSM 131536Z 1316/1412 33005KT P6SM OVC011 FM131700 35005KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025 BKN035 FM132000 34005KT P6SM BKN045 FM140000 36008KT P6SM OVC035 FM140400 01009KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 1405/1408 6SM -SHRA SCT030
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KDSM
- the station, KDSM
- 131536Z
- issued 15:36 UTC on the 13th
- 1316/1412 33005KT P6SM OVC011
- valid from Tue 16:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,100 feet
- FM131700 35005KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025 BKN035
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- FM132000 34005KT P6SM BKN045
- from Tue 20:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,500 feet
- FM140000 36008KT P6SM OVC035
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 3,500 feet
- FM140400 01009KT P6SM OVC050
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
- PROB30 1405/1408 6SM -SHRA SCT030
- a 30% chance from Wed 05:00 UTC to Wed 08:00 UTC: visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet
CNC Chariton, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCNC 131655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT011 16/14 A2992 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCNC
- the station, KCNC
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT011
- scattered clouds at 1,100 feet
- 16/14
- temperature 16 °C (61 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
IRK Kirksville, MO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KIRK 131655Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM 26/20 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02610200 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIRK
- the station, KIRK
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 24005KT
- wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- 26/20
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP123
- sea-level pressure 1012.3 hPa
- T02610200
- temperature 26.1 °C (79 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
HAE Hannibal, MO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KHAE 131655Z AUTO 21006KT 193V253 10SM CLR 30/20 A2991 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHAE
- the station, KHAE
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 21006KT 193V253
- wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, direction varying between 193° and 253°
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 30/20
- temperature 30 °C (86 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
SUS St Louis, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSUS 131654Z 22010KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03000194
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSUS
- the station, KSUS
- 131654Z
- observed 16:54 UTC on the 13th
- 22010KT
- wind from the southwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 30/19
- temperature 30 °C (86 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP121
- sea-level pressure 1012.1 hPa
- T03000194
- temperature 30 °C (86 °F), dew point 19.4 °C (67 °F)
TAF KSUS 131124Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM131500 23005KT P6SM FEW040 PROB30 1406/1409 4SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM140900 VRB03KT 5SM SHRA BR BKN040
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSUS
- the station, KSUS
- 131124Z
- issued 11:24 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM131500 23005KT P6SM FEW040
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
- PROB30 1406/1409 4SM -TSRA BKN100CB
- a 30% chance from Wed 06:00 UTC to Wed 09:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, a broken layer at 10,000 feet (thunderheads)
- FM140900 VRB03KT 5SM SHRA BR BKN040
- from Wed 09:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility 5 miles, rain showers, mist, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
BLV Belleville, IL
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBLV 131655Z 25009KT 10SM CLR 32/21 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP130 T03190211 RVRNO $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBLV
- the station, KBLV
- 131655Z
- observed 16:55 UTC on the 13th
- 25009KT
- wind from the west-southwest at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 32/21
- temperature 32 °C (90 °F), dew point 21 °C (70 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2A
- SLP130
- sea-level pressure 1013.0 hPa
- T03190211
- temperature 31.9 °C (89 °F), dew point 21.1 °C (70 °F)
- RVRNO $
- runway visual range not available, the station needs maintenance
TAF KBLV 131600Z 1316/1422 24009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2985INS BECMG 1410/1411 21006KT 9000 -SHRA OVC030 QNH2991INS TEMPO 1414/1415 4800 SHRA OVC015 TX35/1322Z TN24/1412Z
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBLV
- the station, KBLV
- 131600Z
- issued 16:00 UTC on the 13th
- 1316/1422 24009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2985INS
- valid from Tue 16:00 UTC to Wed 22:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 9 knots, 9999, a few clouds at 15,000 feet, lowest altimeter setting expected 29.85 inches
- BECMG 1410/1411 21006KT 9000 -SHRA OVC030 QNH2991INS
- becoming from Wed 10:00 UTC to Wed 11:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, 9000, light rain showers, overcast at 3,000 feet, lowest altimeter setting expected 29.91 inches
- TEMPO 1414/1415 4800 SHRA OVC015 TX35/1322Z TN24/1412Z
- at times from Wed 14:00 UTC to Wed 15:00 UTC: 4800, rain showers, overcast at 1,500 feet, tx35/1322z, tn24/1412z
MDH Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KMDH 131652Z 21008KT 10SM FEW045 SCT060 28/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02830156
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMDH
- the station, KMDH
- 131652Z
- observed 16:52 UTC on the 13th
- 21008KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW045
- a few clouds at 4,500 feet
- SCT060
- scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
- 28/16
- temperature 28 °C (82 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2999
- altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP151
- sea-level pressure 1015.1 hPa
- T02830156
- temperature 28.3 °C (83 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
PAH Paducah, KY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPAH 131553Z 21005KT 10SM SCT050 27/15 A3003
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPAH
- the station, KPAH
- 131553Z
- observed 10:53 am CDT (15:53 UTC)
- 21005KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT050
- scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- 27/15
- temperature 27 °C (81 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- A3003
- altimeter setting 30.03 inches of mercury
TAF KPAH 131120Z 1312/1412 21003KT P6SM SKC FM131600 22008G14KT P6SM FEW070 FM140000 21004KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPAH
- the station, KPAH
- 131120Z
- issued 6:20 am CDT (11:20 UTC)
- 1312/1412 21003KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131600 22008G14KT P6SM FEW070
- from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, gusting to 14, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- FM140000 21004KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
At PAH when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:14 pm CDT (20:14 UTC)
Wind from the southwest at 8 knots, gusting to 14, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for PAH
- From Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, gusting to 14, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for FSD, the departure
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,800 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 12,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
PAH: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KPAH 131120Z 1312/1412 21003KT P6SM SKC FM131600 22008G14KT P6SM FEW070 FM140000 21004KT P6SM SKC
FSD: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KFSD 131542Z 1316/1412 34008KT P6SM SCT018 FM140200 36005KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
FSD: 21 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway D, taxiway A between taxiway M and taxiway B closed until Tue 13 Oct, 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC) · FSD 10/072
as issued
!FSD 10/072 FSD TWY D, TWY A BTN TWY M AND TWY B CLSD 2610131600-2610131900
- closed Runway 15/33 closed except crossing until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC) · FSD 10/067
as issued
!FSD 10/067 FSD RWY 15/33 CLSD EXC XNG 2610131300-2610132300
- closed Taxiway A5, A5 Runup PAD, taxiway A between taxiway A5 and taxiway A4 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC) · FSD 10/068
as issued
!FSD 10/068 FSD TWY A5, A5 RUNUP PAD, TWY A BTN TWY A5 AND TWY A4 CLSD 2610131300-2610132300
- closed Apron Helipad H1 closed until Fri 4 Dec, 5:30 pm CST (23:30 UTC) · FSD 09/222
as issued
!FSD 09/222 FSD APRON HELIPAD H1 CLSD 2609242126-2612042330
PAH: 18 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
Airports along the way: DSM runway 13/31 closed · SUS runway 08R/26L closed
70 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1042104) 43°30′N 96°33′W (7.4 nautical miles WNW 2VA) 3425.5FT (1998.7FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 2VA 09/030
as issued
!FOD 09/030 2VA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1042104) 433018.00N0963323.00W (7.4NM WNW 2VA) 3425.5FT (1998.7FT AGL) U/S 2609031854-2611032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1232978) 43°27′N 96°28′W (3.3 nautical miles WNW 2VA) 1720.8FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 23 Nov, 5:57 am CST (11:57 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 2VA 08/250
as issued
!FOD 08/250 2VA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1232978) 432745.10N0962840.10W (3.3NM WNW 2VA) 1720.8FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2608251057-2611231157
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1042076) 43°30′N 96°34′W (8.1 nautical miles WNW 2VA) 2044.0FT (705.4FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 2VA 08/025
as issued
!FOD 08/025 2VA OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1042076) 433011.00N0963438.00W (8.1NM WNW 2VA) 2044.0FT (705.4FT AGL) U/S 2608031647-2611032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1245937) 42°45′N 95°33′W (1.2 nautical miles northeast CKP) 1369.1FT (134.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 9:16 pm CST (03:16 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CKP 10/004
as issued
!CKP 10/004 CKP OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245937) 424503.70N0953318.20W (1.2NM NE CKP) 1369.1FT (134.8FT AGL) U/S 2610080316-2612080316
- Navigation aid ILS runway 12 outer marker out of service until Wed 16 Dec, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 69 nm along the route, 30 nm off the line · SPW 06/009
as issued
!SPW 06/009 SPW NAV ILS RWY 12 OM U/S 2606161435-2612162000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1245791) 42°02′N 94°37′W (7.1 nautical miles east CIN) 1439.0FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 9 Nov, 4:47 pm CST (22:47 UTC) · 129 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CIN 09/016
as issued
!CIN 09/016 CIN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245791) 420228.40N0943749.60W (7.1NM E CIN) 1439.0FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2609252248-2611092247
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1002757) 41°40′N 94°21′W (3.3 nautical miles east GCT) 1518.0FT (370.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 3 Feb, 1:03 pm CST (19:03 UTC) · 158 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · GCT 10/070
as issued
!FOD 10/070 GCT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1002757) 414056.30N0942139.30W (3.3NM E GCT) 1518.0FT (370.1FT AGL) U/S 2610061903-2702031903
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1204751) 41°30′N 94°04′W (9.4 nautical miles NNW 3Y3) 1440.0FT (363.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 5 Feb, 7:56 pm CST (01:56 UTC) · 168 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 3Y3 10/087
as issued
!FOD 10/087 3Y3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1204751) 413043.40N0940453.50W (9.4NM NNW 3Y3) 1440.0FT (363.8FT AGL) U/S 2610090156-2702060156
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1016684) 41°35′N 94°04′W (13.6 nautical miles north 3Y3) 1417.0FT (357.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 4 Feb, 6:28 pm CST (00:28 UTC) · on the line, 168 nm along · 3Y3 10/080
as issued
!FOD 10/080 3Y3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1016684) 413512.00N0940418.00W (13.6NM N 3Y3) 1417.0FT (357.0FT AGL) U/S 2610080028-2702050028
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1017080) 41°28′N 94°04′W (7.5 nautical miles NNW 3Y3) 1493.1FT (415.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 5 Dec, 6:17 pm CST (00:17 UTC) · 168 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 3Y3 10/065
as issued
!FOD 10/065 3Y3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017080) 412856.00N0940426.00W (7.5NM NNW 3Y3) 1493.1FT (415.0FT AGL) U/S 2610060017-2612060017
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1321805) 41°37′N 93°57′W (14.5 nautical miles west DSM) 1,238 ft (220 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:22 pm CST (21:22 UTC), estimated · 168 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · DSM 10/028
as issued
!DSM 10/028 DSM OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1321805) 413728.80N0935739.90W (14.5NM W DSM) 1238FT (220FT AGL) U/S 2610051524-2611192122EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1016684) 41°35′N 94°04′W (13.6 nautical miles north 3Y3) 1417.0FT (357.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 8:27 pm CST (02:27 UTC) · on the line, 168 nm along · 3Y3 07/275
as issued
!FOD 07/275 3Y3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1016684) 413512.00N0940418.00W (13.6NM N 3Y3) 1417.0FT (357.0FT AGL) U/S 2607230227-2611200227
- Navigation aid ILS runway 31 inner marker out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 178 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · DSM 05/108
as issued
!DSM 05/108 DSM NAV ILS RWY 31 IM U/S 2605251326-2612072000EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 36 out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC) · 178 nm along the route, 20 nm off the line · IKV 03/034
as issued
!IKV 03/034 IKV NAV ILS RWY 36 U/S 2603301200-2612012000
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1237969) 41°02′N 93°28′W (5.1 nautical miles WNW CNC) 1384.8FT (345.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 3 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 208 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · CNC 10/002
as issued
!CNC 10/002 CNC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1237969) 410220.70N0932808.40W (5.1NM WNW CNC) 1384.8FT (345.1FT AGL) U/S 2610030846-2612032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1268140) 40°52′N 93°30′W (10.5 nautical miles southwest CNC) 1,418 ft (320 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 9:19 pm CST (03:19 UTC) · 218 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CNC 10/004
as issued
!CNC 10/004 CNC OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1268140) 405253.00N0933006.50W (10.5NM SW CNC) 1418FT (320FT AGL) U/S 2610062119-2611210319
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018566) 40°42′N 93°04′W (8.2 nautical miles west TVK) 1,376 ft (340 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 26 Nov, 12:35 pm CST (18:35 UTC) · 238 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · TVK 10/096
as issued
!FOD 10/096 TVK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018566) 404207.00N0930445.70W (8.2NM W TVK) 1376FT (340FT AGL) U/S 2610121236-2611261835
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018566) 40°42′N 93°04′W (8.2 nautical miles west TVK) 1375.7FT (339.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 238 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · TVK 09/032
as issued
!FOD 09/032 TVK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018566) 404207.00N0930445.70W (8.2NM W TVK) 1375.7FT (339.9FT AGL) U/S 2609032031-2610182359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2025-ACE-5796-OE) 40°40′N 93°08′W (9.8 nautical miles NNW K43) 1,338 ft (265 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 238 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · K43 09/055
as issued
!COU 09/055 K43 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-ACE-5796-OE) 404049N0930809W (9.8NM NNW K43) 1338FT (265FT AGL) U/S 2609031909-2610182359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1251071) 40°30′N 93°00′W (1.8 nautical miles SSE K43) 1372.0FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 248 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · K43 09/416
as issued
!COU 09/416 K43 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1251071) 403048.00N0930030.00W (1.8NM SSE K43) 1372.0FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2609242011-2611242359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1271703) 40°14′N 92°25′W (10.6 nautical miles NNE IRK) 1197.8FT (259.8FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 277 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · IRK 10/002
as issued
!IRK 10/002 IRK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1271703) 401441.10N0922530.70W (10.6NM NNE IRK) 1197.8FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S 2610021950-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1262683) 40°08′N 92°19′W (10.4 nautical miles ENE IRK) 1190.9FT (312.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 287 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · IRK 10/001
as issued
!IRK 10/001 IRK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1262683) 400822.80N0921933.40W (10.4NM ENE IRK) 1190.9FT (312.0FT AGL) U/S 2610021716-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1004151) 40°10′N 92°08′W (17.3 nautical miles SSE 03D) 1114.8FT (319.9FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 1:14 am CST (07:14 UTC) · 287 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 03D 10/060
as issued
!COU 10/060 03D OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1004151) 401002.00N0920813.00W (17.3NM SSE 03D) 1114.8FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S 2610021413-2612070714
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1268843) 39°45′N 91°34′W (5.9 nautical miles south 93M) 982.0FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 23 Nov, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC) · 327 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 93M 09/437
as issued
!STL 09/437 93M OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1268843) 394507.60N0913450.30W (5.9NM S 93M) 982.0FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2609231637-2611232000
- Navigation aid ILS runway 04 outer marker out of service until Tue 7 Dec 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 327 nm along the route, 29 nm off the line · UIN 07/047
as issued
!UIN 07/047 UIN NAV ILS RWY 04 OM U/S 2607311516-2712072111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1240003) 39°41′N 91°29′W (2.9 nautical miles WSW HAE) 1208.0FT (450.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 31 Jan, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 327 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · HAE 07/522
as issued
!STL 07/522 HAE OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1240003) 394154.40N0912949.10W (2.9NM WSW HAE) 1208.0FT (450.1FT AGL) U/S 2607221636-2701312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005691) 39°37′N 91°22′W (6.6 nautical miles SSE HAE) 798.2FT (240.2FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 337 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · HAE 10/032
as issued
!STL 10/032 HAE OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005691) 393744.10N0912229.70W (6.6NM SSE HAE) 798.2FT (240.2FT AGL) U/S 2610020023-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005695) 39°37′N 91°22′W (6.5 nautical miles SSE HAE) 798.2FT (240.2FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 337 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · HAE 10/033
as issued
!STL 10/033 HAE OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005695) 393748.60N0912231.30W (6.5NM SSE HAE) 798.2FT (240.2FT AGL) U/S 2610020023-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1235762) 39°18′N 91°28′W (12.3 nautical miles WSW H19) 1096.8FT (344.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 25 Dec, 2:00 am CST (08:00 UTC) · 347 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · H19 10/203
as issued
!STL 10/203 H19 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1235762) 391833.20N0912824.80W (12.3NM WSW H19) 1096.8FT (344.8FT AGL) U/S 2610131204-2612250800
- Navigation aid ILS runway 24 DME out of service until Thu 15 Oct, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 347 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · MYJ 10/127
as issued
!STL 10/127 MYJ NAV ILS RWY 24 DME U/S 2610072358-2610152000EST
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.
Daylight
Sunset at FSD 6:47 pm CDT (23:47 UTC), at PAH 6:21 pm CDT (23:21 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:47 pm CDT (23:47 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height
Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗
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: Joe Foss Field, Barkley Regional.