Gulfport-Biloxi International to Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express Airport GPT → TOL
718 nautical miles (826 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 019°, about 021° magnetic at the departure end (variation 2W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 59 min at the quickest height in today's winds (24,000 ft, no wind along the track), arriving about 10:38 am EDT (14:38 UTC). Right now GPT is VFR, wind calm; TOL is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (240°) 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: 13 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, fog). Over the last 369 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 GPT.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B763 at 200 ft, 19 nm east, 3:05 am CDT (08:05 UTC): sky obscured, remarks: during the climb. 558 nm along the route, 19 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
CVG UA /OV CVG270001/TM 0805/FL002/TP B763/SK VV002/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through CVG
- Where
- 1 nm west (270°) of CVG
- Time
- 08:05 UTC
- Height
- at 200 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- sky obscured from 200 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- B752 climbing, 16 nm southeast, 2:37 am CDT (07:37 UTC): overcast. 558 nm along the route, 16 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
CVG UA /OV 5 W CVG/TM 0737/FLDURC/TP B752/SK B001 OVC T015
- Report
- a routine report filed through CVG
- Where
- 5 west cvg
- Time
- 07:37 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- B001 overcast T015
- B738 at 1,700 ft, 0 nm southeast, 1:20 am CDT (06:20 UTC): overcast from 1,700 ft to 2,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. At the destination end, 0 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0620/FL017/TP B738/SK OVC017-TOP020/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over KTOL
- Time
- 06:20 UTC
- Height
- at 1,700 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- overcast from 1,700 ft, tops 2,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- A333 descending, 43 nm northeast, 12:44 am CDT (05:44 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the destination end, 43 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTW UA /OV DTW/TM 0544/FLDURD/TP A333/SK TOPS 025
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTW
- Where
- over DTW
- Time
- 05:44 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- A333
- Sky
- tops 2,500 ft
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 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 (MOB, JAN, BHM, HSV, BNA, LOU, CVG, FWA). 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 | 290° at 15 kt | +1 kt | 119 kt | 6 h 02 min | 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 300° at 14 kt | +2 kt | 118 kt | 6 h 05 min | 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 310° at 14 kt | +4 kt | 13 °C | 116 kt | 6 h 11 min | 10:50 am EDT (14:50 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 13 kt | +4 kt | 9 °C | 116 kt | 6 h 11 min | 10:50 am EDT (14:50 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 300° at 12 kt | +3 kt | 5 °C | 117 kt | 6 h 08 min | 10:47 am EDT (14:47 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 300° at 14 kt | +3 kt | 2 °C | 117 kt | 6 h 08 min | 10:47 am EDT (14:47 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 310° at 17 kt | +4 kt | -1 °C | 116 kt | 6 h 11 min | 10:50 am EDT (14:50 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 310° at 20 kt | +6 kt | -5 °C | 114 kt | 6 h 18 min | 10:57 am EDT (14:57 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 310° at 21 kt | +6 kt | -6 °C | 114 kt | 6 h 18 min | 10:57 am EDT (14:57 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 23 kt | 0 | -18 °C | 120 kt | 5 h 59 min | 10:38 am EDT (14:38 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 32 kt | +10 kt | -33 °C | 110 kt | 6 h 32 min | 11:11 am EDT (15:11 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 44 kt | +19 kt | -42 °C | 101 kt | 7 h 07 min | 11:46 am EDT (15:46 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 48 kt | +22 kt | -51 °C | 98 kt | 7 h 20 min | 11:59 am EDT (15:59 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOB | used from 0 nm out; 35 nm from the line | L/V | L/V 18° | 020/8 11° | L/V 6° | 330/12 -5° | 330/23 -17° | 330/30 -32° | 350/39 -41° | 340/40 -53° |
| JAN | used from 100 nm out; 92 nm from the line | 240/10 | 260/15 18° | 280/10 11° | 290/6 6° | 290/15 -5° | 300/15 -17° | 320/35 -30° | 330/38 -40° | 330/39 -51° |
| BHM | used from 150 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 310/19 | 310/15 16° | 320/19 11° | 330/15 5° | 330/23 -5° | 320/14 -18° | 320/36 -32° | 330/44 -40° | 340/36 -51° |
| HSV | used from 249 nm out; 23 nm from the line | 300/20 | 310/14 16° | 310/18 10° | 310/15 4° | 320/19 -5° | 290/16 -18° | 320/36 -32° | 320/47 -41° | 330/42 -50° |
| BNA | used from 299 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 300/20 | 300/14 15° | 300/14 10° | 300/13 4° | 310/22 -5° | 280/24 -18° | 310/37 -33° | 310/50 -41° | 320/49 -51° |
| LOU | used from 449 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 300/16 | 310/19 15° | 310/17 9° | 300/15 4° | 300/26 -6° | 280/34 -19° | 290/30 -34° | 310/49 -42° | 310/58 -51° |
| CVG | used from 548 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 300/19 | 310/23 15° | 320/20 9° | 310/18 3° | 300/26 -6° | 290/36 -19° | 310/32 -34° | 310/53 -43° | 310/61 -51° |
| FWA | used from 598 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 270/20 | 300/16 15° | 290/14 10° | 280/17 3° | 290/25 -7° | 280/30 -19° | 280/34 -35° | 290/48 -44° | 300/64 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Gulfport, MS | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 28 ft | 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC) |
| MEI Meridian, MS | 110 nm out, 24 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 297 ft | 07:58 UTC |
| TCL Tuscaloosa, AL | 179 nm out, 14 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Weather: mist | from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots | 6 mi | none | 169 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| HSV Huntsville, AL | 279 nm out, 23 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 628 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| GZS Pulaski, TN | 299 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 688 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| MQY Smyrna, TN | 359 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 200 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 543 ft | 07:56 UTC |
| LOU Louisville, KY | 499 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 300 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.5 mi | 300 ft | 545 ft | 08:33 UTC |
| CVG Covington, KY | 558 nm out, 21 nm east of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 100 feet Weather: fog | from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots | 0.25 mi | 100 ft | 896 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| DAY Dayton, OH | 618 nm out, 21 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots | 8 mi | 400 ft | 1,009 ft | 07:56 UTC |
| AXV Wapakoneta, OH | 648 nm out, 4 nm east of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots | 2 mi | 300 ft | 912 ft | 08:24 UTC |
| TOL Toledo, OH | destination | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 7 mi | none | 683 ft | 4:18 am EDT (08:18 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,009 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At TOL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:38 am EDT (14:38 UTC)
Wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for TOL
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet
- At times between Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC) and 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 3 knots, visibility ½ mile, fog, overcast at 300 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility 4 miles, mist, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- At times between Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) and 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
The forecast for GPT, the departure
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/0708 Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC 9 nm from the route, 379 nm along the route · security · until 1 August · ZME
- 6/8029 Cincinnati, OH, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 558 nm along the route · a VIP movement · until 12 October · ZID
Daylight
Sunset at GPT 6:28 pm CDT (23:28 UTC), at TOL 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:27 pm EDT (23:27 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: Gulfport-Biloxi International, Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express Airport.