Huntsville Intl-Carl T Jones Field to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal HSV → COS
897 nautical miles (1,032 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 291°, about 295° magnetic at the departure end (variation 4W). At 120 knots that is 8 h 28 min at the quickest height in today's winds (6,500 ft, a 14-knot headwind), arriving about 11:26 am MDT (17:26 UTC). Right now HSV is VFR, wind from the east (080°) at 3 knots; COS is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (120°) 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: 2 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 TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 45,000 ft. Over the last 40 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft. Over the last 30 nm of the route.
Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 45,000 ft, over the last 40 nm of the route; AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft, over the last 30 nm of the route. 2 pilot reports of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: severe turbulence, at 16,000 ft, 14 nm south, 3:05 am CDT (08:05 UTC); moderate turbulence, at 20,000 ft, 44 nm northwest, 2:15 am CDT (07:15 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 HSV.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent BE9L at 16,000 ft, 14 nm south, 3:05 am CDT (08:05 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: smooth at at 14,000 ft zkc fdc dl. 618 nm along the route, 14 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DDC UUA /OV DDC100050/TM 0805/FL160/TP BE9L/TB SEV/RM SMOOTH AT 140 ZKC FDC DL
- Report
- an urgent report filed through DDC
- Where
- 50 nm east (100°) of DDC
- Time
- 08:05 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE9L
- Turbulence
- severe
- Remarks
- smooth at at 14,000 ft zkc fdc dl
- B737 at 20,000 ft, 44 nm northwest, 2:15 am CDT (07:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: FL200-115. At the destination end, 44 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN220040/TM 0715/FL200/TP B737/TB MOD/RM FL200-115
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 40 nm southwest (220°) of DEN
- Time
- 07:15 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- FL200-115
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 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 9 forecast points nearest it (HSV, MEM, LIT, SGF, TUL, ICT, GCK, GLD, PUB). 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 | 240° at 22 kt | +16 kt | 21 °C | 104 kt | 8 h 38 min | 11:36 am MDT (17:36 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 250° at 17 kt | +14 kt | 18 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 28 min | 11:26 am MDT (17:26 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 250° at 17 kt | +15 kt | 14 °C | 105 kt | 8 h 33 min | 11:31 am MDT (17:31 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 17 kt | +14 kt | 10 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 28 min | 11:26 am MDT (17:26 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 19 kt | +14 kt | 6 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 28 min | 11:26 am MDT (17:26 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 250° at 23 kt | +18 kt | 1 °C | 102 kt | 8 h 48 min | 11:46 am MDT (17:46 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 250° at 27 kt | +23 kt | -4 °C | 97 kt | 9 h 15 min | 12:13 pm MDT (18:13 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 31 kt | +26 kt | -7 °C | 94 kt | 9 h 33 min | 12:31 pm MDT (18:31 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 44 kt | +39 kt | -18 °C | 81 kt | 11 h 04 min | 2:02 pm MDT (20:02 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 53 kt | +49 kt | -29 °C | 71 kt | 12 h 38 min | 3:36 pm MDT (21:36 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 260° at 52 kt | +49 kt | -38 °C | 71 kt | 12 h 38 min | 3:36 pm MDT (21:36 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 43 kt | +40 kt | -49 °C | 80 kt | 11 h 13 min | 2:11 pm MDT (20:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSV | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 260/15 | 290/15 18° | 310/9 11° | 280/12 5° | 320/23 -7° | 300/39 -16° | 330/59 -28° | 330/58 -39° | 340/42 -49° |
| MEM | used from 100 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 250/22 | 250/18 17° | 280/11 14° | 290/10 8° | 300/27 -8° | 300/35 -17° | 310/47 -29° | 310/49 -38° | 330/41 -49° |
| LIT | used from 249 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 240/25 | 260/17 17° | 270/10 14° | 270/11 8° | 280/17 -7° | 290/33 -16° | 300/37 -29° | 300/38 -38° | 320/30 -50° |
| SGF | used from 299 nm out; 51 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° |
| TUL | used from 398 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 230/33 | 260/13 20° | 250/5 15° | 230/13 8° | 260/33 -6° | 260/44 -17° | 260/49 -29° | 260/51 -38° | 260/38 -49° |
| ICT | used from 498 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 230/35 | 240/22 21° | 240/25 14° | 230/31 6° | 240/34 -7° | 250/51 -18° | 250/66 -29° | 250/64 -37° | 250/54 -49° |
| GCK | used from 648 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 240/26 21° | 240/32 12° | 240/38 7° | 230/48 -6° | 230/53 -21° | 230/84 -28° | 230/80 -37° | 230/77 -50° | |
| GLD | used from 747 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 220/20 | 230/26 12° | 220/28 5° | 230/53 -8° | 230/65 -22° | 230/99 -29° | 230/99 -37° | 230/99 -49° | |
| PUB | used from 797 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 250/32 10° | 210/22 5° | 220/59 -10° | 230/84 -21° | 220/107 -29° | 220/106 -37° | 220/105 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSV Huntsville, AL | departure | VFR | from the east (080°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 628 ft | 3:53 am CDT (08:53 UTC) |
| SNH Savannah, TN | 80 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 472 ft | 08:30 UTC |
| NQA Millington, TN | 159 nm out, 13 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 322 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| JBR Jonesboro, AR | 199 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 262 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| BBG Branson, MO | 329 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,302 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| JLN Joplin, MO | 408 nm out, 19 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 977 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| IDP Independence, KS | 458 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (170°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 824 ft | 08:35 UTC |
| ICT Wichita, KS | 548 nm out, 9 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 1,332 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| GCK Garden City, KS | 707 nm out, 14 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (170°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,890 ft | 08:54 UTC |
| LAA Lamar, CO | 797 nm out, 25 nm south of the line | VFR | from the north (360°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,705 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| COS Colorado Springs, CO | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 11,000 feet | from the east-southeast (120°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,187 ft | 2:54 am MDT (08:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,187 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
HSV Huntsville, AL
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KHSV 130853Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01670156 58002 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHSV
- the station, KHSV
- 130853Z
- observed 3:53 am CDT (08:53 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 08003KT
- wind from the east at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 17/16
- temperature 17 °C (63 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A3004
- altimeter setting 30.04 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP166
- sea-level pressure 1016.6 hPa
- T01670156
- temperature 16.7 °C (62 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
- 58002
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.2 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KHSV 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM131500 24005KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KHSV
- the station, KHSV
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131500 24005KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
SNH Savannah, TN
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSNH 130830Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A2999 RMK A01
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSNH
- the station, KSNH
- 130830Z
- observed 08:30 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 18/17
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2999
- altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- A01
NQA Millington, TN
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KNQA 130815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2997 RMK A01
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KNQA
- the station, KNQA
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 16/13
- temperature 16 °C (61 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- A01
JBR Jonesboro, AR
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KJBR 130853Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02110117 58003 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJBR
- the station, KJBR
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22008KT
- wind from the southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 21/12
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP140
- sea-level pressure 1014.0 hPa
- T02110117
- temperature 21.1 °C (70 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- 58003
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.3 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KJBR 130520Z 1306/1406 22005KT P6SM SKC FM131500 22009KT P6SM FEW045 FM131800 22011G19KT P6SM BKN050 FM140000 21004KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KJBR
- the station, KJBR
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 22005KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131500 22009KT P6SM FEW045
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,500 feet
- FM131800 22011G19KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140000 21004KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
BBG Branson, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBBG 130815Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2997 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBBG
- the station, KBBG
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 16004KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 22/14
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
TAF KBBG 130520Z 1306/1406 16007KT P6SM SKC FM131700 21007G15KT P6SM OVC100 FM140200 16004KT P6SM OVC100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBBG
- the station, KBBG
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 16007KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131700 21007G15KT P6SM OVC100
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 10,000 feet
- FM140200 16004KT P6SM OVC100
- from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 10,000 feet
JLN Joplin, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KJLN 130853Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02170183 50000 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KJLN
- the station, KJLN
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 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)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP115
- sea-level pressure 1011.5 hPa
- T02170183
- temperature 21.7 °C (71 °F), dew point 18.3 °C (65 °F)
- 50000
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.0 hPa
- $
- 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
IDP Independence, KS
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KIDP 130835Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2988 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIDP
- the station, KIDP
- 130835Z
- observed 08:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 17005KT
- wind from the south at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 21/19
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2988
- altimeter setting 29.88 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
ICT Wichita, KS
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KICT 130853Z 19009KT 10SM BKN110 23/20 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02280200 58004
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KICT
- the station, KICT
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- 19009KT
- wind from the south at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN110
- a broken layer at 11,000 feet
- 23/20
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2984
- altimeter setting 29.84 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP088
- sea-level pressure 1008.8 hPa
- T02280200
- temperature 22.8 °C (73 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- 58004
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.4 hPa
TAF KICT 130520Z 1306/1406 19015KT P6SM FEW100 FM131400 20012KT P6SM FEW150 FM132200 18011G20KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1322/1401 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM140100 36012KT 4SM -TSRA SCT015 BKN030CB
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KICT
- the station, KICT
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 19015KT P6SM FEW100
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM131400 20012KT P6SM FEW150
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM132200 18011G20KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 22:00 UTC: wind from the south at 11 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- PROB30 1322/1401 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 22:00 UTC to Wed 01:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, a broken layer at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
- FM140100 36012KT 4SM -TSRA SCT015 BKN030CB
- from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the north at 12 knots, visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
GCK Garden City, KS
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KGCK 130854Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01830161 58004
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KGCK
- the station, KGCK
- 130854Z
- observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 17007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 18/16
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2982
- altimeter setting 29.82 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP060
- sea-level pressure 1006.0 hPa
- T01830161
- temperature 18.3 °C (65 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
- 58004
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.4 hPa
TAF KGCK 130520Z 1306/1406 18010KT P6SM SKC FM131200 19008KT P6SM SKC FM131500 23010G20KT P6SM SKC FM132100 12013KT P6SM SCT200 FM140000 03015G25KT P6SM BKN100 FM140500 02015G25KT P6SM OVC040
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KGCK
- the station, KGCK
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18010KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131200 19008KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131500 23010G20KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM132100 12013KT P6SM SCT200
- from Tue 21:00 UTC: wind from the east-southeast at 13 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM140000 03015G25KT P6SM BKN100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- FM140500 02015G25KT P6SM OVC040
- from Wed 05:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 4,000 feet
LAA Lamar, CO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KLAA 130853Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP052 T01330083 56005 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLAA
- the station, KLAA
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 36003KT
- wind from the north at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 13/08
- temperature 13 °C (55 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
- A2983
- altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP052
- sea-level pressure 1005.2 hPa
- T01330083
- temperature 13.3 °C (56 °F), dew point 8.3 °C (47 °F)
- 56005
- pressure in the last three hours falling, then steady, change 0.5 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
COS Colorado Springs, CO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCOS 130854Z 12005KT 10SM FEW110 14/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP057 T01440033 58007 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCOS
- the station, KCOS
- 130854Z
- observed 2:54 am MDT (08:54 UTC)
- 12005KT
- wind from the east-southeast at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW110
- a few clouds at 11,000 feet
- 14/03
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 3 °C (37 °F)
- A2994
- altimeter setting 29.94 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP057
- sea-level pressure 1005.7 hPa
- T01440033
- temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 3.3 °C (38 °F)
- 58007
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.7 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCOS 130520Z 1306/1406 15010KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/25025KT FM131400 27010KT P6SM FEW100 FM131800 17015G28KT P6SM SCT090 FM140200 01008KT P6SM BKN050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCOS
- the station, KCOS
- 130520Z
- issued 11:20 pm MDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 15010KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/25025KT
- valid from Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 25 knots above it
- FM131400 27010KT P6SM FEW100
- from Tue 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM131800 17015G28KT P6SM SCT090
- from Tue 12:00 pm MDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 28, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- FM140200 01008KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 8:00 pm MDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
At COS when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:26 am MDT (17:26 UTC)
Wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for COS
- From Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Tue 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Tue 12:00 pm MDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 28, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- From Tue 8:00 pm MDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for HSV, the departure
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Tue 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
COS: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KCOS 130520Z 1306/1406 15010KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/25025KT FM131400 27010KT P6SM FEW100 FM131800 17015G28KT P6SM SCT090 FM140200 01008KT P6SM BKN050
HSV: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KHSV 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM131500 24005KT P6SM SKC
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
HSV: 15 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
COS: 24 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron east Terminal APN northeast 100 ft closed until Fri 23 Oct, 3:00 pm MDT (21:00 UTC) · COS 10/015
as issued
!COS 10/015 COS APRON EAST TERMINAL APN NE 100FT CLSD 2610051412-2610232100
Airports along the way: JBR runway 05/23 closed
133 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 1064235) 34°31′N 86°54′W (7.4 nautical miles northeast 5M0) 961.0FT (319.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 9:57 am CDT (14:57 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 5M0 10/224
as issued
!ANB 10/224 5M0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1064235) 343148.70N0865437.10W (7.4NM NE 5M0) 961.0FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S 2610071557-2610221457
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1058968) 34°37′N 87°03′W (6.4 nautical miles WSW DCU) 916.0FT (270.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 4 Jan, 7:12 am CST (13:12 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · DCU 10/002
as issued
!DCU 10/002 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1058968) 343700.00N0870359.60W (6.4NM WSW DCU) 916.0FT (270.0FT AGL) U/S 2610061212-2701041312
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1201761) 34°36′N 87°02′W (5.8 nautical miles WSW DCU) 992.8FT (405.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 1 Jan, 6:55 am CST (12:55 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · DCU 10/001
as issued
!DCU 10/001 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1201761) 343624.20N0870248.20W (5.8NM WSW DCU) 992.8FT (405.8FT AGL) U/S 2610031155-2701011255
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1204859) 34°36′N 86°58′W (3.2 nautical miles SSW DCU) 807.1FT (219.2FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · DCU 09/016
as issued
!DCU 09/016 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1204859) 343621.00N0865825.00W (3.2NM SSW DCU) 807.1FT (219.2FT AGL) U/S 2609301916-2610312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1039301) 34°48′N 86°56′W (9.3 nautical miles northeast DCU) 940.9FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 18 Nov, 7:47 am CST (13:47 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · DCU 08/006
as issued
!DCU 08/006 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1039301) 344834.00N0865631.30W (9.3NM NE DCU) 940.9FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2608201247-2611181347
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1036707) 34°48′N 86°56′W (9.2 nautical miles northeast DCU) 976.0FT (294.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:49 am CDT (06:49 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · DCU 07/018
as issued
!DCU 07/018 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1036707) 344825.70N0865638.90W (9.2NM NE DCU) 976.0FT (294.9FT AGL) U/S 2607230649-2610210649
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1062174) 34°47′N 86°58′W (8.0 nautical miles north DCU) 1021.0FT (319.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 3:15 pm CDT (20:15 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · DCU 07/013
as issued
!DCU 07/013 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1062174) 344710.40N0865833.30W (8.0NM N DCU) 1021.0FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S 2607192015-2610172015
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 34°40′N 87°04′W (7.25 nautical miles WNW DCU) 873 ft (316 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 21 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · DCU 06/011
as issued
!DCU 06/011 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 344038.48N0870424.35W (7.25NM WNW DCU) 873FT (316FT AGL) U/S 2606150316-2612212359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000478) 34°39′N 87°09′W (9.4 nautical miles east 9A4) 853.0FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 10 Jan, 2:07 pm CST (20:07 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 9A4 10/761
as issued
!ANB 10/761 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000478) 343925.90N0870930.70W (9.4NM E 9A4) 853.0FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2610121907-2701102007
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1206159) 34°47′N 87°13′W (10.3 nautical miles northeast 9A4) 918.0FT (263.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 6 Jan, 11:14 pm CST (05:14 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 9A4 10/265
as issued
!ANB 10/265 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1206159) 344748.60N0871338.40W (10.3NM NE 9A4) 918.0FT (263.1FT AGL) U/S 2610090414-2701070514
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000478) 34°39′N 87°09′W (9.4 nautical miles east 9A4) 853.0FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 5 Jan, 2:30 pm CST (20:30 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 9A4 10/230
as issued
!ANB 10/230 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000478) 343925.90N0870930.70W (9.4NM E 9A4) 853.0FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2610071930-2701052030
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1202628) 34°37′N 87°15′W (4.7 nautical miles ESE 9A4) 1136.8FT (277.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 12:39 pm CDT (17:39 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 9A4 09/166
as issued
!ANB 09/166 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1202628) 343716.10N0871547.80W (4.7NM ESE 9A4) 1136.8FT (277.9FT AGL) U/S 2609061740-2610211739
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000176) 34°46′N 87°07′W (11.4 nautical miles northwest DCU) 1075.1FT (367.1FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 28 Oct, 11:00 pm CDT (04:00 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · DCU 07/023
as issued
!DCU 07/023 DCU OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000176) 344639.10N0870719.70W (11.4NM NW DCU) 1075.1FT (367.1FT AGL) U/S 2607301508-2610290400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1329699) 34°54′N 87°22′W (15 nautical miles northeast above sea level) 978 ft (266 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 30 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · MSL 10/005
as issued
!MSL 10/005 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1329699) 345424.50N0872243.00W (15NM NE MSL) 978FT (266FT AGL) U/S 2610051458-2611192054EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1310152) 34°50′N 87°23′W (11.5 nautical miles north 9A4) 937 ft (320 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 7:37 pm CDT (00:37 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 9A4 09/024
as issued
!ANB 09/024 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1310152) 345055.51N0872306.50W (11.5NM N 9A4) 937FT (320FT AGL) U/S 2609020038-2610170037
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000923) 34°41′N 87°19′W (2.0 nautical miles NNE 9A4) 836.0FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 2:04 pm CST (20:04 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · 9A4 08/744
as issued
!ANB 08/744 9A4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000923) 344118.10N0871952.30W (2.0NM NNE 9A4) 836.0FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2608261904-2611242004
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1261872) 34°58′N 87°32′W (14.2 nautical miles NNE above sea level) 1065.0FT (285.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 9:46 am CST (15:46 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · MSL 10/007
as issued
!MSL 10/007 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1261872) 345832.50N0873239.00W (14.2NM NNE MSL) 1065.0FT (285.1FT AGL) U/S 2610121546-2702091546
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000934) 34°52′N 87°31′W (8.4 nautical miles NNE above sea level) 887.5FT (264.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 4 Dec, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · on the line, 40 nm along · MSL 09/004
as issued
!MSL 09/004 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000934) 345200.00N0873139.00W (8.4NM NNE MSL) 887.5FT (264.8FT AGL) U/S 2609041346-2612050400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-ASO-3909-OE) 34°47′N 87°38′W (3.5 nautical miles NNW above sea level) 811 ft (382 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 1 Mar, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · MSL 08/009
as issued
!MSL 08/009 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-ASO-3909-OE) 344753N0873823W (3.5NM NNW MSL) 811FT (382FT AGL) U/S 2608101249-2703012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1220380) 34°49′N 87°43′W (7.6 nautical miles northwest above sea level) 883.2FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 12:07 am CDT (05:07 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · MSL 10/004
as issued
!MSL 10/004 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1220380) 344924.90N0874355.90W (7.6NM NW MSL) 883.2FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2610050607-2610200507
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1035869) 34°58′N 87°40′W (14.4 nautical miles NNW above sea level) 973.1FT (253.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MSL 09/022
as issued
!MSL 09/022 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035869) 345853.00N0874012.00W (14.4NM NNW MSL) 973.1FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S 2609231816-2611302359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1201576) 34°52′N 87°40′W (8.4 nautical miles NNW above sea level) 906.2FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 7 Nov, 5:58 pm CST (23:58 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MSL 08/006
as issued
!MSL 08/006 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1201576) 345237.70N0874015.40W (8.4NM NNW MSL) 906.2FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2608092258-2611072358
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1330300) 34°55′N 87°52′W (16.5 nautical miles northwest above sea level) 968 ft (260 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:34 pm CST (22:34 UTC), estimated · 60 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MSL 10/006
as issued
!MSL 10/006 MSL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1330300) 345510.20N0875205.70W (16.5NM NW MSL) 968FT (260FT AGL) U/S 2610051634-2611192234EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1251763) 34°59′N 88°13′W (10.5 nautical miles south SNH) 761.8FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 28 Jan, 4:49 pm CST (22:49 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · SNH 09/355
as issued
!MKL 09/355 SNH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1251763) 345941.50N0881300.40W (10.5NM S SNH) 761.8FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2609302249-2701282249
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1205872) 35°07′N 88°15′W (3.7 nautical miles SSW SNH) 779.9FT (274.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 6 Jan, 10:00 pm CST (04:00 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · SNH 10/084
as issued
!MKL 10/084 SNH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1205872) 350700.30N0881517.90W (3.7NM SSW SNH) 779.9FT (274.9FT AGL) U/S 2610091137-2701070400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2018-ASO-793-OE) 35°03′N 88°15′W (6.8 nautical miles SSW SNH) 661 ft (259 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 31 Mar, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · SNH 09/245
as issued
!MKL 09/245 SNH OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2018-ASO-793-OE) 350344N0881519W (6.8NM SSW SNH) 661FT (259FT AGL) U/S 2609220321-2703312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1256925) 35°01′N 88°13′W (9.2 nautical miles south SNH) 854.0FT (311.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 3:43 am CST (09:43 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · SNH 07/093
as issued
!MKL 07/093 SNH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1256925) 350100.60N0881348.30W (9.2NM S SNH) 854.0FT (311.0FT AGL) U/S 2607060943-2611030943
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2018-ASO-792-OE) 35°04′N 88°15′W (6.5 nautical miles SSW SNH) 651 ft (259 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · SNH 06/406
as issued
!MKL 06/406 SNH OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2018-ASO-792-OE) 350402N0881529W (6.5NM SSW SNH) 651FT (259FT AGL) U/S 2606302040-2612312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057499) 35°15′N 88°24′W (5.6 nautical miles ENE SZY) 844.2FT (414.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 4 Jan, 5:02 am CST (11:02 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · SZY 10/047
as issued
!MKL 10/047 SZY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057499) 351506.40N0882408.70W (5.6NM ENE SZY) 844.2FT (414.0FT AGL) U/S 2610061002-2701041102
- Navigation aid ILS runway 18 outer marker out of service until Mon 6 Dec 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 17 nm off the line · CRX 04/468
as issued
!GWO 04/468 CRX NAV ILS RWY 18 OM U/S 2604201254-2712062111EST
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 HSV 6:15 pm CDT (23:15 UTC), at COS 6:22 pm MDT (00:22 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:48 pm MDT (00:48 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: Huntsville Intl-Carl T Jones Field, City Of Colorado Springs Municipal.