Westchester County to Southwest Florida International HPN → RSW
959 nautical miles (1,104 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 207°, about 220° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13W). At 120 knots that is 9 h 30 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 19-knot headwind), arriving about 5:27 am EDT (09:27 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now HPN is IFR, wind from the northeast (040°) at 6 knots; RSW is VFR, wind calm. 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: 1,160 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). Over the first 290 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 130 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: 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, at the departure end.
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 HPN.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
Not fetched just now.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 UTC · at 120 knots true airspeed
The westbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: even 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 (JFK, ACY, ORF, ILM, CHS, JAX, MLB, MIA). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 ft | 230° at 21 kt | +19 kt | 101 kt | 9 h 30 min | 5:27 am EDT (09:27 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 230° at 24 kt | +21 kt | 14 °C | 99 kt | 9 h 41 min | 5:38 am EDT (09:38 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | +25 kt | 13 °C | 95 kt | 10 h 06 min | 6:03 am EDT (10:03 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 230° at 30 kt | +26 kt | 10 °C | 94 kt | 10 h 12 min | 6:09 am EDT (10:09 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | +27 kt | 6 °C | 93 kt | 10 h 19 min | 6:16 am EDT (10:16 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 36 kt | +31 kt | 2 °C | 89 kt | 10 h 47 min | 6:44 am EDT (10:44 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 41 kt | +35 kt | -2 °C | 85 kt | 11 h 17 min | 7:14 am EDT (11:14 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 44 kt | +38 kt | -5 °C | 82 kt | 11 h 42 min | 7:39 am EDT (11:39 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 47 kt | +44 kt | -16 °C | 76 kt | 12 h 37 min | 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 56 kt | +53 kt | -31 °C | 67 kt | 14 h 19 min | 10:16 am EDT (14:16 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 59 kt | +58 kt | -41 °C | 62 kt | 15 h 28 min | 11:25 am EDT (15:25 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 58 kt | +57 kt | -53 °C | 63 kt | 15 h 13 min | 11:10 am EDT (15:10 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 UTC; temperatures above 24,000 ft are below zero. Heights are above sea level; a height is left out when the forecast has no wind for it over most of the line (the ground is higher). Ground speed is the airspeed less the headwind; the time en route is for the straight line and ignores climb, descent and routing around weather.
The forecast points as issued
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | used from 0 nm out; 9 nm from the line | 140/43 | 170/35 13° | 230/18 9° | 250/25 5° | 240/40 -7° | 230/50 -17° | 230/75 -31° | 230/78 -41° | 230/88 -53° |
| ACY | used from 50 nm out; 30 nm from the line | 230/15 | 230/22 15° | 230/31 11° | 230/27 6° | 230/40 -7° | 230/51 -17° | 230/71 -31° | 230/81 -41° | 230/86 -53° |
| ORF | used from 200 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 210/45 | 210/41 15° | 210/39 13° | 220/37 7° | 230/55 -5° | 230/65 -16° | 220/71 -30° | 220/75 -40° | 220/72 -53° |
| ILM | used from 350 nm out; 79 nm from the line | 230/27 | 220/35 14° | 230/45 13° | 230/48 8° | 240/59 -4° | 230/57 -14° | 220/66 -30° | 210/66 -40° | 210/59 -52° |
| CHS | used from 550 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 260/22 | 280/26 12° | 260/37 12° | 250/40 8° | 240/54 -4° | 230/55 -15° | 220/61 -31° | 200/66 -41° | 210/62 -52° |
| JAX | used from 650 nm out; 109 nm from the line | 280/14 | 300/22 16° | 260/27 15° | 260/26 9° | 240/41 -6° | 230/38 -16° | 220/44 -32° | 200/49 -41° | 200/52 -53° |
| MLB | used from 749 nm out; 77 nm from the line | 240/7 | 240/11 17° | 240/13 13° | 250/15 8° | 230/25 -5° | 210/25 -16° | 210/24 -31° | 190/29 -41° | 190/27 -53° |
| MIA | used from 949 nm out; 91 nm from the line | 190/8 | L/V 18° | 180/5 14° | L/V 9° | 190/10 -5° | 160/10 -16° | 150/13 -30° | 160/26 -40° | 150/23 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPN White Plains, NY | departure | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: rain | from the northeast (040°) at 6 knots | 2 mi | 500 ft | 439 ft | 7:28 pm EDT (23:28 UTC) |
| LGA New York, NY | 20 nm out, 2 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 900 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (050°) at 15 knots, gusting to 25 | 4 mi | 900 ft | 20 ft | 23:51 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 180 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 52 ft | 22:54 UTC |
| ORF Norfolk, VA | 280 nm out, 8 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,600 feet | from the south (190°) at 15 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | none | 26 ft | 23:51 UTC |
| ECG Elizabeth City, NC | 310 nm out, 24 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,600 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 11 knots, gusting to 21 | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 22:54 UTC |
| OAJ Jacksonville, NC | 420 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 92 ft | 22:56 UTC |
| SUT Oak Island, NC | 480 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,900 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 17 knots | 10+ mi | none | 26 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| TIX Titusville, FL | 829 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet | calm | 7 mi | none | 34 ft | 23:47 UTC |
| PGD Punta Gorda, FL | 939 nm out, 21 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the east (090°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| RSW Fort Myers, FL | destination | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 29 ft | 7:53 pm EDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 439 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At RSW when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:27 am EDT (09:27 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for RSW
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 am EDT (05:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for HPN, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east at 12 knots, gusting to 18, visibility 2 miles, light rain showers, mist, scattered clouds at 400 feet, overcast at 600 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 11 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, mist, overcast at 400 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, showers nearby, overcast at 400 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am EDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 2 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 160 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 160 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8618 New Bern, NC, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 Local 15 nm from the route, 390 nm along the route · security · until 11 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at HPN 6:19 pm EDT (22:19 UTC), at RSW 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:26 pm EDT (23:26 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at RSW is before sunrise there (7:24 am EDT (11:24 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: Westchester County, Southwest Florida International.