William P Hobby Airport to Des Moines International HOU → DSM
718 nautical miles (826 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 006°, about 003° magnetic at the departure end (variation 3E). At 120 knots that is 5 h 19 min at the quickest height in today's winds (3,500 ft, a 15-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:55 am CDT (13:55 UTC). Right now HOU is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots; DSM is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (330°) 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: 42 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 C23C: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 35 knots, until 4:55 am CDT (09:55 UTC). Near the route, 678 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS32 KKCI 130755 MKCC WST 130755 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 23C VALID UNTIL 0955Z MO IA NE FROM 50WNW DSM-40SW DSM-20WNW PWE-50W OVR-50WNW DSM AREA TS MOV FROM 21035KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- AIRMET SIERRA 5E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist). Over the first 160 nm of the route.
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 21,000 ft, 30 nm east, 1:00 am CDT (06:00 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 15,000 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 HOU.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B737 at 1,200 ft, 6 nm west, 1:22 am CDT (06:22 UTC): a broken layer above 1,200 ft. At the departure end, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
IAH UA /OV RWY 8L/TM 0622/FL012/TP B737/SK BKN012
- Report
- a routine report filed through IAH
- Where
- runway 8L
- Time
- 06:22 UTC
- Height
- at 1,200 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- a broken layer from 1,200 ft
- B739 at 21,000 ft, 30 nm east, 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): light turbulence. 50 nm along the route, 30 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
IAH UA /OV 50 NE IAH/TM 0600/FL210/TP B739/TB LT TURB AT 210 SMOOTH AT 185
- Report
- a routine report filed through IAH
- Where
- 50 northeast iah
- Time
- 06:00 UTC
- Height
- at 21,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Turbulence
- lt turbulence at at 21,000 ft smooth at at 18,500 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 7 forecast points nearest it (HOU, CLL, SHV, FSM, SGF, MKC, DSM). 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 | 240° at 23 kt | −15 kt | 135 kt | 5 h 19 min | 8:55 am CDT (13:55 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 20 kt | −10 kt | 130 kt | 5 h 31 min | 9:07 am CDT (14:07 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 250° at 17 kt | −8 kt | 16 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 37 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 240° at 15 kt | −8 kt | 13 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 37 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 16 kt | −8 kt | 8 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 37 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 18 kt | −8 kt | 4 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 37 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 20 kt | −8 kt | -1 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 37 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 250° at 22 kt | −9 kt | -6 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 34 min | 9:10 am CDT (14:10 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 23 kt | −9 kt | -7 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 34 min | 9:10 am CDT (14:10 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 270° at 32 kt | −4 kt | -17 °C | 124 kt | 5 h 47 min | 9:23 am CDT (14:23 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 270° at 46 kt | −3 kt | -29 °C | 123 kt | 5 h 50 min | 9:26 am CDT (14:26 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 40 kt | −3 kt | -38 °C | 123 kt | 5 h 50 min | 9:26 am CDT (14:26 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 280° at 31 kt | +1 kt | -49 °C | 119 kt | 6 h 02 min | 9:38 am CDT (14:38 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 200/23 | 190/14 17° | 210/8 14° | L/V 9° | L/V -6° | 260/11 -13° | L/V -30° | 090/12 -40° | 080/25 -51° |
| CLL | used from 50 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 200/24 | 210/22 17° | 210/13 15° | L/V 10° | 260/18 -7° | 260/14 -14° | 230/13 -29° | 130/7 -39° | 110/18 -51° |
| SHV | used from 100 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 220/24 | 240/18 17° | 240/9 14° | 250/9 9° | 210/9 -7° | 300/12 -14° | 280/25 -29° | 290/13 -39° | 320/15 -50° |
| FSM | used from 249 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 230/28 | 250/21 17° | 240/13 14° | 230/17 8° | 260/22 -6° | 280/37 -16° | 270/41 -29° | 270/42 -38° | 280/30 -49° |
| SGF | used from 399 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 250/33 | 260/16 20° | 280/10 15° | 250/11 7° | 260/30 -7° | 270/42 -18° | 280/56 -29° | 280/54 -38° | 280/48 -49° |
| MKC | used from 499 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 250/26 | 260/24 19° | 240/26 13° | 250/31 5° | 250/31 -7° | 260/46 -20° | 270/73 -28° | 270/67 -37° | 270/57 -49° |
| DSM | used from 648 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 260/7 | 270/26 19° | 260/29 12° | 260/34 4° | 260/55 -9° | 260/58 -20° | 270/88 -29° | 270/84 -37° | 270/74 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Houston, TX | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,900 feet, a few clouds at 9,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 22,000 ft | 46 ft | 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC) |
| IAH Houston, TX | 20 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,000 feet, a broken layer at 2,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 95 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| JSO Jacksonville, TX | 130 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 700 ft | 677 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| GGG Longview, TX | 170 nm out, 12 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 2,000 ft | 365 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| LBR Clarksville, TX | 239 nm out, 14 nm west of the line | no report just now | 440 ft | ||||
| FSM Fort Smith, AR | 349 nm out, 11 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the northeast (050°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 469 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR | 399 nm out, 7 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,288 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| JLN Joplin, MO | 449 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 977 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| BUM Butler, MO | 519 nm out, 9 nm west of the line | no report just now | 893 ft | ||||
| TRX Trenton, MO | 628 nm out, 14 nm east of the line | no report just now | 757 ft | ||||
| LWD Lamoni, IA | 658 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the north (010°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,130 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| DSM Des Moines, IA | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 13,000 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 957 ft | 2:54 am CDT (07:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,288 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
HOU Houston, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KHOU 130753Z 16006KT 10SM FEW019 FEW090 BKN220 27/26 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02720261
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHOU
- the station, KHOU
- 130753Z
- observed 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC)
- 16006KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW019
- a few clouds at 1,900 feet
- FEW090
- a few clouds at 9,000 feet
- BKN220
- a broken layer at 22,000 feet
- 27/26
- temperature 27 °C (81 °F), dew point 26 °C (79 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP152
- sea-level pressure 1015.2 hPa
- T02720261
- temperature 27.2 °C (81 °F), dew point 26.1 °C (79 °F)
TAF KHOU 130520Z 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220 FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KHOU
- the station, KHOU
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, a few clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet
- FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035
- from Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
- from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
IAH Houston, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KIAH 130753Z 17007KT 10SM BKN010 BKN020 27/26 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02670261
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIAH
- the station, KIAH
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- 17007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN010
- a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- BKN020
- a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- 27/26
- temperature 27 °C (81 °F), dew point 26 °C (79 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP148
- sea-level pressure 1014.8 hPa
- T02670261
- temperature 26.7 °C (80 °F), dew point 26.1 °C (79 °F)
TAF KIAH 130520Z 1306/1412 14006KT P6SM BKN025 FM131000 15005KT P6SM BKN035 FM131600 15010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 1318/1323 -TSRA SCT030CB
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KIAH
- the station, KIAH
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1412 14006KT P6SM BKN025
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131000 15005KT P6SM BKN035
- from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- FM131600 15010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- PROB30 1318/1323 -TSRA SCT030CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 18:00 UTC to Tue 23:00 UTC: light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
JSO Jacksonville, TX
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KJSO 130815Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN007 OVC013 25/25 A2995 RMK AO2 CIG 006V009 T02520252 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJSO
- the station, KJSO
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN007
- a broken layer at 700 feet
- OVC013
- overcast at 1,300 feet
- 25/25
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 25 °C (77 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- CIG 006V009
- ceiling varying between 600 and 900 feet
- T02520252
- temperature 25.2 °C (77 °F), dew point 25.2 °C (77 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
GGG Longview, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KGGG 130753Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM OVC020 26/23 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02610233
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KGGG
- the station, KGGG
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC020
- overcast at 2,000 feet
- 26/23
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 23 °C (73 °F)
- A2998
- altimeter setting 29.98 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP143
- sea-level pressure 1014.3 hPa
- T02610233
- temperature 26.1 °C (79 °F), dew point 23.3 °C (74 °F)
TAF KGGG 130539Z 1306/1406 17005KT P6SM FEW250 FM130900 18003KT P6SM BKN025 FM131200 19007KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM131800 20009KT P6SM BKN050 FM132100 18008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KGGG
- the station, KGGG
- 130539Z
- issued 05:39 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 17005KT P6SM FEW250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM130900 18003KT P6SM BKN025
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the south at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131200 19007KT 6SM BR OVC015
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 1,500 feet
- FM131800 20009KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM132100 18008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB BKN100
- from Tue 21:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, a broken layer at 5,000 feet (thunderheads), a broken layer at 10,000 feet
FSM Fort Smith, AR
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KFSM 130753Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02170172
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KFSM
- the station, KFSM
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 05004KT
- wind from the northeast at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 22/17
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP130
- sea-level pressure 1013.0 hPa
- T02170172
- temperature 21.7 °C (71 °F), dew point 17.2 °C (63 °F)
TAF KFSM 130520Z 1306/1406 07004KT P6SM SCT035 FM131300 13007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 1313/1317 BKN025 FM131700 20008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM140100 09005KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KFSM
- the station, KFSM
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 07004KT P6SM SCT035
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the east-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet
- FM131300 13007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- TEMPO 1313/1317 BKN025
- at times from Tue 13:00 UTC to Tue 17:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM131700 20008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140100 09005KT P6SM BKN100
- from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the east at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KXNA 130753Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW035 22/17 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02170172
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KXNA
- the station, KXNA
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 16004KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW035
- a few clouds at 3,500 feet
- 22/17
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP130
- sea-level pressure 1013.0 hPa
- T02170172
- temperature 21.7 °C (71 °F), dew point 17.2 °C (63 °F)
TAF KXNA 130520Z 1306/1406 18005KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/21040KT FM131400 20012G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 TEMPO 1314/1318 BKN025 FM140100 18008KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KXNA
- the station, KXNA
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18005KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/21040KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 210° at 40 knots above it
- FM131400 20012G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- TEMPO 1314/1318 BKN025
- at times from Tue 14:00 UTC to Tue 18:00 UTC: a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- FM140100 18008KT P6SM BKN100
- from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
JLN Joplin, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KJLN 130753Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02220183 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJLN
- the station, KJLN
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 22/18
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP118
- sea-level pressure 1011.8 hPa
- T02220183
- temperature 22.2 °C (72 °F), dew point 18.3 °C (65 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KJLN 130520Z 1306/1406 20012KT P6SM SKC WS020/23040KT FM131400 21014G21KT P6SM SCT100 FM140100 19008KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KJLN
- the station, KJLN
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 20012KT P6SM SKC WS020/23040KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 230° at 40 knots above it
- FM131400 21014G21KT P6SM SCT100
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM140100 19008KT P6SM BKN100
- from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
LWD Lamoni, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KLWD 130753Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01500122 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLWD
- the station, KLWD
- 130753Z
- observed 07:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 01005KT
- wind from the north at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 15/12
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP102
- sea-level pressure 1010.2 hPa
- T01500122
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 12.2 °C (54 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
DSM Des Moines, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KDSM 130754Z 33009KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 14/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01440111
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDSM
- the station, KDSM
- 130754Z
- observed 2:54 am CDT (07:54 UTC)
- 33009KT
- wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW080
- a few clouds at 8,000 feet
- SCT130
- scattered clouds at 13,000 feet
- 14/11
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP105
- sea-level pressure 1010.5 hPa
- T01440111
- temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)
TAF KDSM 130530Z 1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025 FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KDSM
- the station, KDSM
- 130530Z
- issued 12:30 am CDT (05:30 UTC)
- 1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040
- from Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
- FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035
- from Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 2,500 feet (thunderheads)
At DSM when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:55 am CDT (13:55 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for DSM
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
- From Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC) and 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 2,500 feet (thunderheads)
The forecast for HOU, the departure
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, a few clouds at 7,000 feet and more above
- From Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
DSM: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KDSM 130530Z 1306/1406 31008KT P6SM SCT025 FM131500 01006KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 35005KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
HOU: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KHOU 130520Z 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220 FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8926 Tyler, TX, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, 160 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZFW
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
HOU: 58 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. runway 04/22 closed runway 13L/31R closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway K between Southwest maintenance Ramp and Galaxy Ramp closed until Tue 29 Dec, 5:00 pm CST (23:00 UTC) · HOU 10/054
as issued
!HOU 10/054 HOU TWY K BTN SOUTHWEST MAINT RAMP AND GALAXY RAMP CLSD 2610052101-2612292300
- closed Taxiway C between taxiway K and taxiway L closed except for Signature FLT Support Customers until Sat 17 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · HOU 10/027
as issued
!HOU 10/027 HOU TWY C BTN TWY K AND TWY L CLSD EXC FOR SIGNATURE FLT SUPPORT CUSTOMERS 2610020645-2610172359
- closed Taxiway C between taxiway Z and Signature Ramp closed until Sat 17 Oct, 9:30 am CDT (14:30 UTC) · HOU 10/012
as issued
!HOU 10/012 HOU TWY C BTN TWY Z AND SIGNATURE RAMP CLSD 2610011444-2610171430
- closed Taxiway R closed until Sun 1 Nov, 9:30 am CST (15:30 UTC) · HOU 10/004
as issued
!HOU 10/004 HOU TWY R CLSD 2610011430-2611011530
DSM: 12 notices in force, 4 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron Main Terminal APN between taxiway D1 and taxiway E closed until Tue 13 Oct, 8:00 am CDT (13:00 UTC) · DSM 10/066
as issued
!DSM 10/066 DSM APRON MAIN TERMINAL APN BTN TWY D1 AND TWY E CLSD 2610130345-2610131300
Airports along the way: IAH runway 08R/26L closed runway 15L/33R closed · LWD runway 18/36 closed
164 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 22 out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 12:00 am CST (06:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · EFD 10/006
as issued
!EFD 10/006 EFD NAV ILS RWY 22 U/S 2610072203-2611300600
- Navigation aid ILS runway 22 glide path out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · EFD 10/005
as issued
!EFD 10/005 EFD NAV ILS RWY 22 GP U/S 2610072157-2610132100
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1051672) 29°32′N 95°13′W (1.7 nautical miles NNE LVJ) 222.1FT (187.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 3 Jan, 7:48 am CST (13:48 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · LVJ 10/001
as issued
!LVJ 10/001 LVJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1051672) 293246.80N0951335.30W (1.7NM NNE LVJ) 222.1FT (187.0FT AGL) U/S 2610051248-2701031348
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1201184) 29°29′N 95°18′W (0.9 nautical miles northeast 3T2) 341.5FT (289.7FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 4 Nov, 3:00 am CST (09:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 3T2 10/081
as issued
!CXO 10/081 3T2 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1201184) 292915.00N0951847.00W (0.9NM NE 3T2) 341.5FT (289.7FT AGL) U/S 2610031357-2611040900
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1053719) 29°40′N 95°05′W (1.8 nautical miles WNW T41) 230.0FT (202.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 4:29 am CST (10:29 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · T41 10/054
as issued
!CXO 10/054 T41 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1053719) 294054.80N0950542.80W (1.8NM WNW T41) 230.0FT (202.1FT AGL) U/S 2610020929-2612311029
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1244291) 29°32′N 95°10′W (3.6 nautical miles ENE LVJ) 250.0FT (220.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 23 Dec, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · LVJ 09/006
as issued
!LVJ 09/006 LVJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1244291) 293258.70N0951058.50W (3.6NM ENE LVJ) 250.0FT (220.1FT AGL) U/S 2609251233-2612240400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1052836) 29°30′N 95°16′W (1.7 nautical miles southwest LVJ) 308.1FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 2:15 am CDT (07:15 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · LVJ 09/001
as issued
!LVJ 09/001 LVJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1052836) 293013.00N0951603.00W (1.7NM SW LVJ) 308.1FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2609010716-2610160715
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1202576) 29°30′N 95°15′W (1.7 nautical miles southwest LVJ) 228.7FT (185.7FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 12 Nov, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · LVJ 08/004
as issued
!LVJ 08/004 LVJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1202576) 293003.50N0951551.60W (1.7NM SW LVJ) 228.7FT (185.7FT AGL) U/S 2608141156-2611130400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1275173) 29°38′N 95°26′W (8.2 nautical miles northwest T79) 382.5FT (323.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · T79 05/730
as issued
!CXO 05/730 T79 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1275173) 293832.50N0952657.50W (8.2NM NW T79) 382.5FT (323.8FT AGL) U/S 2605271500-2611302359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1049499) 29°52′N 95°21′W (7.0 nautical miles south IAH) 646.0FT (579.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 17 Nov, 1:42 pm CST (19:42 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · IAH 08/177
as issued
!IAH 08/177 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1049499) 295206.60N0952135.10W (7.0NM S IAH) 646.0FT (579.1FT AGL) U/S 2608191842-2611171942
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1258849) 29°50′N 95°24′W (9.1 nautical miles SSW IAH) 575.1FT (500.0FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · IAH 07/168
as issued
!IAH 07/168 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1258849) 295037.00N0952430.00W (9.1NM SSW IAH) 575.1FT (500.0FT AGL) U/S 2607161331-2610162359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1274465) 29°52′N 95°18′W (7.0 nautical miles SSE IAH) 396.7FT (329.7FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · IAH 05/289
as issued
!IAH 05/289 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1274465) 295214.00N0951821.10W (7.0NM SSE IAH) 396.7FT (329.7FT AGL) U/S 2605271501-2611302359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 1999-ASW-2057-OE) 29°56′N 95°20′W (2.8 nautical miles south IAH) 237 ft (160 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · IAH 10/080
as issued
!IAH 10/080 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 1999-ASW-2057-OE) 295614N0952035W (2.8NM S IAH) 237FT (160FT AGL) U/S 2610051842-2612312359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 17R LOC/DME out of service until Fri 27 Aug 2027, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 20 nm along the route, 17 nm off the line · DWH 08/034
as issued
!DWH 08/034 DWH NAV ILS RWY 17R LOC/DME U/S 2608291132-2708272000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1203972) 29°56′N 95°14′W (5.3 nautical miles ESE IAH) 317.9FT (255.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 26 Dec, 4:00 am CST (10:00 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · IAH 08/266
as issued
!IAH 08/266 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1203972) 295651.30N0951456.10W (5.3NM ESE IAH) 317.9FT (255.9FT AGL) U/S 2608281000-2612261000
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1049501) 29°54′N 95°24′W (5.7 nautical miles southwest IAH) 507.9FT (426.8FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · IAH 08/037
as issued
!IAH 08/037 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1049501) 295438.60N0952437.50W (5.7NM SW IAH) 507.9FT (426.8FT AGL) U/S 2608051508-2611040400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1253001) 30°05′N 95°13′W (9.1 nautical miles northeast IAH) 308.1FT (210.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 19 Oct, 11:16 pm CDT (04:16 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · IAH 10/075
as issued
!IAH 10/075 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1253001) 300540.50N0951321.10W (9.1NM NE IAH) 308.1FT (210.0FT AGL) U/S 2610050516-2610200416
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1053019) 30°05′N 95°11′W (9.8 nautical miles northeast IAH) 388.1FT (314.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 9:08 pm CDT (02:08 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · IAH 10/062
as issued
!IAH 10/062 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1053019) 300519.40N0951152.10W (9.8NM NE IAH) 388.1FT (314.0FT AGL) U/S 2610030308-2610180208
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1050136) 30°05′N 95°10′W (10.2 nautical miles northeast IAH) 308.1FT (234.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:33 pm CDT (00:33 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · IAH 10/060
as issued
!IAH 10/060 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1050136) 300500.50N0951057.40W (10.2NM NE IAH) 308.1FT (234.9FT AGL) U/S 2610030133-2610180033
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1235106) 30°08′N 95°14′W (10.9 nautical miles NNE IAH) 369.1FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 5 Dec, 8:13 pm CST (02:13 UTC) · on the line, 30 nm along · IAH 09/080
as issued
!IAH 09/080 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1235106) 300831.50N0951413.60W (10.9NM NNE IAH) 369.1FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2609070113-2612060213
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1207842) 30°04′N 95°16′W (6.7 nautical miles NNE IAH) 339.9FT (254.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 3 Dec, 6:01 am CST (12:01 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · IAH 09/059
as issued
!IAH 09/059 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1207842) 300443.90N0951623.10W (6.7NM NNE IAH) 339.9FT (254.9FT AGL) U/S 2609041101-2612031201
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1254036) 30°11′N 95°08′W (12.2 nautical miles southwest 6R3) 339.6FT (244.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 3:14 pm CST (21:14 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 6R3 09/013
as issued
!CXO 09/013 6R3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1254036) 301124.40N0950831.10W (12.2NM SW 6R3) 339.6FT (244.8FT AGL) U/S 2609012014-2611302114
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1259600) 30°06′N 95°23′W (8.1 nautical miles NNW IAH) 365.8FT (256.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 1:53 am CST (07:53 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · IAH 08/230
as issued
!IAH 08/230 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1259600) 300652.00N0952318.60W (8.1NM NNW IAH) 365.8FT (256.9FT AGL) U/S 2608260653-2611240753
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1274463) 30°03′N 95°09′W (10.7 nautical miles ENE IAH) 395.7FT (329.7FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 25 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · IAH 08/220
as issued
!IAH 08/220 IAH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1274463) 300332.40N0950923.90W (10.7NM ENE IAH) 395.7FT (329.7FT AGL) U/S 2608251720-2611252359
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 30 nm off the line · DAS 10/170
as issued
!CXO 10/170 DAS NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2610072332-2610142000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1215313) 30°16′N 95°14′W (10.5 nautical miles ESE CXO) 405.2FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 3 Jan, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CXO 10/135
as issued
!CXO 10/135 CXO OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1215313) 301606.90N0951420.00W (10.5NM ESE CXO) 405.2FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2610061103-2701040400
- Navigation aid ILS runway 14 Alibi LOM out of service until further notice · 40 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · CXO 09/649
as issued
!CXO 09/649 CXO NAV ILS RWY 14 ALIBI LOM U/S 2609281158-PERM
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1303720) 30°18′N 95°02′W (3.5 nautical miles southwest 6R3) 343 ft (212 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 3:21 pm CDT (20:21 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · 6R3 09/146
as issued
!CXO 09/146 6R3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1303720) 301840.97N0950257.86W (3.5NM SW 6R3) 343FT (212FT AGL) U/S 2609032021-2610182021
- Navigation aid ILS runway 14 outer marker out of service until Fri 30 Jul, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · CXO 06/539
as issued
!CXO 06/539 CXO NAV ILS RWY 14 OM U/S 2606261013-2707302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1238320) 30°28′N 95°08′W (9.6 nautical miles northwest 6R3) 461.0FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 4 Feb, 6:41 am CST (12:41 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 6R3 10/161
as issued
!CXO 10/161 6R3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1238320) 302832.70N0950802.30W (9.6NM NW 6R3) 461.0FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2610071241-2702041241
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 HOU 6:52 pm CDT (23:52 UTC), at DSM 6:36 pm CDT (23:36 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:04 pm CDT (00:04 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.
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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: William P Hobby Airport, Des Moines International.
