Washington Dulles International to Fort Dodge Regional IAD → FOD
790 nautical miles (909 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 291°, about 301° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10W). At 120 knots that is 8 h 24 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 26-knot headwind), arriving about 1:29 pm CDT (18:29 UTC). Right now IAD is VFR, wind calm; FOD is marginal 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: 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
- SIGMET C29C: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 35 knots, until 7:55 am EDT (11:55 UTC). Near the route, 730 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS32 KKCI 130955 MKCC WST 130955 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 29C VALID UNTIL 1155Z MO IA FROM 60SSE MCW-50WSW IOW-50SE OVR-20NNE OVR-60SSE MCW AREA TS MOV FROM 21035KT. TOPS TO FL340.
- AIRMET SIERRA 6E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist, fog). Over the route from 40 to 140 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the route from 70 to 160 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the route from 330 to 620 nm out.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. AIRMET in force: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground), over the route from 330 to 620 nm out. 1 pilot report of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: light to moderate turbulence, at climbing, 31 nm north, 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC). The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. A pilot reported no icing, at 20,000 ft, 36 nm south, 4:04 am EDT (08:04 UTC). The freezing level is about 13,500 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗
A SIGMET warns of weather hazardous to all aircraft; an AIRMET of weather that matters to small aircraft and to flying without instruments. "From 60 to 180 nm out" is measured along the route from IAD.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E175 climbing, 31 nm north, 5:29 am EDT (09:29 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: from 11,000 ft to 14,000 ft. 180 nm along the route, 31 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIT UA /OV DILNE/TM 0929/FLDURC/TP E175/TB LGT TO MOD/RM 110-140
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIT
- Where
- dilne
- Time
- 09:29 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- E175
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- from 11,000 ft to 14,000 ft
- PC24 at 20,000 ft, 36 nm south, 4:04 am EDT (08:04 UTC): no icing, -15 °C, remarks: clear during the climb. 260 nm along the route, 36 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DAY UA /OV LCK/TM 0804/FL200/TP PC24/TA M15/IC NEG/RM CLR DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DAY
- Where
- over LCK
- Time
- 08:04 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC24
- Temperature
- −15 °C
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- clear during the climb
- A21N at 35,000 ft, 42 nm north, 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): clear from 35,000 ft to 60,000 ft, -41 °C, wind 295° at 93 knots, remarks: produced by skypath. 500 nm along the route, 42 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
PWK UA /OV OBK097014 /TM 0800 /FL350 /TP A21N /SK SKC /TA M41 /WV 29593KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
- Report
- a routine report filed through PWK
- Where
- 14 nm east (097°) of OBK
- Time
- 08:00 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Sky
- clear
- Temperature
- −41 °C
- Wind
- from 295° at 93 knots
- Remarks
- produced by skypath
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 7 forecast points nearest it (EKN, AGC, CMH, FWA, JOT, DBQ, MCW). 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 | 280° at 26 kt | +26 kt | 12 °C | 94 kt | 8 h 24 min | 1:29 pm CDT (18:29 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 270° at 28 kt | +27 kt | 15 °C | 93 kt | 8 h 30 min | 1:35 pm CDT (18:35 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 270° at 30 kt | +29 kt | 11 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 41 min | 1:46 pm CDT (18:46 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 32 kt | +32 kt | 7 °C | 88 kt | 8 h 59 min | 2:04 pm CDT (19:04 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 280° at 34 kt | +33 kt | 3 °C | 87 kt | 9 h 05 min | 2:10 pm CDT (19:10 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 280° at 34 kt | +34 kt | -2 °C | 86 kt | 9 h 11 min | 2:16 pm CDT (19:16 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 270° at 35 kt | +35 kt | -6 °C | 85 kt | 9 h 18 min | 2:23 pm CDT (19:23 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 36 kt | +35 kt | -10 °C | 85 kt | 9 h 18 min | 2:23 pm CDT (19:23 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 41 kt | +41 kt | -21 °C | 79 kt | 10 h | 3:05 pm CDT (20:05 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 300° at 57 kt | +57 kt | -31 °C | 63 kt | 12 h 32 min | 5:37 pm CDT (22:37 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 300° at 69 kt | +68 kt | -38 °C | 52 kt | 15 h 12 min | 8:17 pm CDT (01:17 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 300° at 76 kt | +74 kt | -48 °C | 46 kt | 17 h 10 min | 10:15 pm CDT (03:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKN | used from 0 nm out; 89 nm from the line | 280/17 12° | 290/15 8° | 320/20 4° | 300/23 -9° | 300/28 -22° | 310/45 -34° | 320/51 -38° | 320/57 -45° | |
| AGC | used from 100 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 250/26 | 270/17 14° | 260/20 8° | 290/27 2° | 290/26 -10° | 290/36 -22° | 320/38 -35° | 310/52 -40° | 310/59 -45° |
| CMH | used from 200 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 260/29 | 280/18 16° | 260/22 10° | 270/28 4° | 290/33 -9° | 280/27 -21° | 310/49 -32° | 320/70 -40° | 320/89 -47° |
| FWA | used from 300 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 280/33 | 270/29 16° | 260/39 12° | 270/39 5° | 280/41 -10° | 290/42 -21° | 310/51 -30° | 310/74 -39° | 310/86 -49° |
| JOT | used from 450 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 280/38 | 270/37 18° | 270/43 12° | 270/45 3° | 260/44 -8° | 280/52 -21° | 300/70 -29° | 300/81 -38° | 300/84 -49° |
| DBQ | used from 600 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 300/20 | 270/37 18° | 280/37 11° | 280/38 3° | 260/50 -10° | 270/53 -20° | 280/78 -29° | 280/82 -37° | 290/85 -49° |
| MCW | used from 700 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 330/20 | 280/29 18° | 280/36 10° | 280/36 4° | 260/35 -12° | 260/52 -20° | 270/91 -29° | 270/96 -37° | 270/88 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAD Washington, DC | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 312 ft | 5:52 am EDT (09:52 UTC) |
| MRB Martinsburg, WV | 30 nm out, 17 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 564 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| MGW Morgantown, WV | 120 nm out, 2 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,243 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| HLG Wheeling, WV | 160 nm out, 19 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 11,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,194 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| OSU Columbus, OH | 270 nm out, 23 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 12,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 12,000 ft | 905 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| FWA Fort Wayne, IN | 380 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 17,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 814 ft | 09:54 UTC |
| OXI Knox, IN | 450 nm out, 5 nm east of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 685 ft | 09:55 UTC |
| LOT Chicago/Romeoville, IL | 510 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots, gusting to 15 | 10+ mi | none | 679 ft | 09:55 UTC |
| OQW Maquoketa, IA | 630 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 773 ft | ||||
| ALO Waterloo, IA | 710 nm out, 16 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,600 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | 1,600 ft | 873 ft | 09:54 UTC |
| IFA Iowa Falls, IA | 750 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 1,137 ft | 09:55 UTC |
| FOD Fort Dodge, IA | destination | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,700 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,700 ft | 1,156 ft | 4:56 am CDT (09:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,243 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
IAD Washington, DC
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KIAD 130952Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01110111 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIAD
- the station, KIAD
- 130952Z
- observed 5:52 am EDT (09:52 UTC)
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 11/11
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A3000
- altimeter setting 30.00 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP157
- sea-level pressure 1015.7 hPa
- T01110111
- temperature 11.1 °C (52 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KIAD 130906Z 1309/1412 00000KT 5SM BR SKC FM131300 19006KT P6SM SCT250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KIAD
- the station, KIAD
- 130906Z
- issued 5:06 am EDT (09:06 UTC)
- 1309/1412 00000KT 5SM BR SKC
- valid from Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) to Wed 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, clear skies
- FM131300 19006KT P6SM SCT250
- from Tue 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
MRB Martinsburg, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMRB 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01110111 53002
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMRB
- the station, KMRB
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 11/11
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2999
- altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP152
- sea-level pressure 1015.2 hPa
- T01110111
- temperature 11.1 °C (52 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)
- 53002
- pressure in the last three hours rising, faster lately, change 0.2 hPa
TAF KMRB 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM SKC FM130800 00000KT 5SM BR FEW250 FM131300 20006KT P6SM SCT250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMRB
- the station, KMRB
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM130800 00000KT 5SM BR FEW250
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131300 20006KT P6SM SCT250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
MGW Morgantown, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMGW 130953Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01500133
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMGW
- the station, KMGW
- 130953Z
- observed 09:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20003KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 15/13
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °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
- T01500133
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 13.3 °C (56 °F)
TAF KMGW 130520Z 1306/1406 18005KT P6SM SCT250 FM131500 21010G18KT P6SM SCT150 FM140000 21005KT P6SM SCT150
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMGW
- the station, KMGW
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 18005KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131500 21010G18KT P6SM SCT150
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM140000 21005KT P6SM SCT150
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
HLG Wheeling, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KHLG 130953Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM FEW110 16/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01560144
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHLG
- the station, KHLG
- 130953Z
- observed 09:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW110
- a few clouds at 11,000 feet
- 16/14
- temperature 16 °C (61 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2998
- altimeter setting 29.98 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP150
- sea-level pressure 1015.0 hPa
- T01560144
- temperature 15.6 °C (60 °F), dew point 14.4 °C (58 °F)
TAF KHLG 130520Z 1306/1406 20005KT P6SM SCT250 FM130900 19005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150 FM131400 21012G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM140000 22010KT P6SM SCT150
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KHLG
- the station, KHLG
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 20005KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM130900 19005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN150
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- FM131400 21012G22KT P6SM SCT150
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- FM140000 22010KT P6SM SCT150
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
OSU Columbus, OH
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KOSU 130953Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN120 18/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01830156
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KOSU
- the station, KOSU
- 130953Z
- observed 09:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN120
- a broken layer at 12,000 feet
- 18/16
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP131
- sea-level pressure 1013.1 hPa
- T01830156
- temperature 18.3 °C (65 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
FWA Fort Wayne, IN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KFWA 130954Z 23009KT 10SM FEW170 SCT250 21/16 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02110156 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KFWA
- the station, KFWA
- 130954Z
- observed 09:54 UTC on the 13th
- 23009KT
- wind from the southwest at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW170
- a few clouds at 17,000 feet
- SCT250
- scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- 21/16
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2985
- altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP102
- sea-level pressure 1010.2 hPa
- T02110156
- temperature 21.1 °C (70 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KFWA 130520Z 1306/1406 21010KT P6SM SCT200 FM131500 25014G22KT P6SM FEW200 FM140000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KFWA
- the station, KFWA
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 21010KT P6SM SCT200
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM131500 25014G22KT P6SM FEW200
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM140000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
OXI Knox, IN
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KOXI 130955Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2980 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KOXI
- the station, KOXI
- 130955Z
- observed 09:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20006KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 21/17
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2980
- altimeter setting 29.80 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
LOT Chicago/Romeoville, IL
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KLOT 130955Z AUTO 22009G15KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2977 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLOT
- the station, KLOT
- 130955Z
- observed 09:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22009G15KT
- wind from the southwest at 9 knots, gusting to 15
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/15
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2977
- altimeter setting 29.77 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
ALO Waterloo, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KALO 130954Z AUTO 32011G18KT 10SM OVC016 15/12 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01500117
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KALO
- the station, KALO
- 130954Z
- observed 09:54 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 32011G18KT
- wind from the northwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC016
- overcast at 1,600 feet
- 15/12
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2984
- altimeter setting 29.84 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP098
- sea-level pressure 1009.8 hPa
- T01500117
- temperature 15 °C (59 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
TAF KALO 130530Z 1306/1406 26012KT P6SM SCT060 FM130800 31007KT P6SM BKN018 FM131200 32007KT P6SM SCT025 FM132200 33005KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1402/1406 5SM -SHRA OVC025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KALO
- the station, KALO
- 130530Z
- issued 05:30 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 26012KT P6SM SCT060
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
- FM130800 31007KT P6SM BKN018
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,800 feet
- FM131200 32007KT P6SM SCT025
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- FM132200 33005KT P6SM BKN040
- from Tue 22:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- PROB30 1402/1406 5SM -SHRA OVC025
- a 30% chance from Wed 02:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 2,500 feet
IFA Iowa Falls, IA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KIFA 130955Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM OVC011 14/12 A2987 RMK AO2 T01430115
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIFA
- the station, KIFA
- 130955Z
- observed 09:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 31008KT
- wind from the northwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC011
- overcast at 1,100 feet
- 14/12
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2987
- altimeter setting 29.87 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01430115
- temperature 14.3 °C (58 °F), dew point 11.5 °C (53 °F)
FOD Fort Dodge, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KFOD 130956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 12/11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01220106 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KFOD
- the station, KFOD
- 130956Z
- observed 4:56 am CDT (09:56 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC017
- overcast at 1,700 feet
- 12/11
- temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2988
- altimeter setting 29.88 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP126
- sea-level pressure 1012.6 hPa
- T01220106
- temperature 12.2 °C (54 °F), dew point 10.6 °C (51 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KFOD 130530Z 1306/1406 29006KT P6SM BKN016 FM130800 30006KT P6SM SCT020 FM131400 36005KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 34005KT P6SM BKN040
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KFOD
- the station, KFOD
- 130530Z
- issued 12:30 am CDT (05:30 UTC)
- 1306/1406 29006KT P6SM BKN016
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,600 feet
- FM130800 30006KT P6SM SCT020
- from Tue 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet
- FM131400 36005KT P6SM SCT040
- from Tue 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
- FM132200 34005KT P6SM BKN040
- from Tue 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
At FOD when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:29 pm CDT (18:29 UTC)
Wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for FOD
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,600 feet
- From Tue 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 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-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
The forecast for IAD, the departure
- From Tue 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, clear skies
- From Tue 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
FOD: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KFOD 130530Z 1306/1406 29006KT P6SM BKN016 FM130800 30006KT P6SM SCT020 FM131400 36005KT P6SM SCT040 FM132200 34005KT P6SM BKN040
IAD: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KIAD 130906Z 1309/1412 00000KT 5SM BR SKC FM131300 19006KT P6SM SCT250
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 8 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · ZDC
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
IAD: 63 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron TXL F closed until Sun 18 Oct, 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC) · IAD 10/122
as issued
!IAD 10/122 IAD APRON TXL F CLSD 2610131000-2610182100
- closed Apron TXL D closed between Spot 80 and taxiway Z until Tue 13 Oct, 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) · IAD 10/123
as issued
!IAD 10/123 IAD APRON TXL D CLSD BTN SPOT 80 AND TWY Z 2610131000-2610131300
- closed Apron TXL E1 closed until Sun 18 Oct, 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC) · IAD 10/121
as issued
!IAD 10/121 IAD APRON TXL E1 CLSD 2610131000-2610182100
- closed Taxiway Y8 between taxiway Y and taxiway Z closed until further notice · IAD 10/030
as issued
!IAD 10/030 IAD TWY Y8 BTN TWY Y AND TWY Z CLSD 2610021542-PERM
FOD: 4 notices in force, 1 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
Airports along the way: OSU runway 09L/27R closed · OQW runway 15/33 closed
235 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 19R localizer out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 29 nm off the line · ADW 10/009
as issued
!ADW 10/009 ADW NAV ILS RWY 19R LOC U/S 2610071111-2610142359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 39°10′N 78°04′W (3.6 nautical miles northeast OKV) 831.5FT (198.5FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 6 Jan, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · OKV 10/005
as issued
!OKV 10/005 OKV OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 391045.50N0780453.80W (3.6NM NE OKV) 831.5FT (198.5FT AGL) U/S 2610082157-2701062359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1329870) 39°11′N 78°08′W (3.16 nautical miles north OKV) 959 ft (250 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · OKV 08/016
as issued
!OKV 08/016 OKV OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1329870) 391146.28N0780853.17W (3.16NM N OKV) 959FT (250FT AGL) U/S 2608311350-2612012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 39°10′N 78°04′W (4 nautical miles northeast OKV) 831 ft (199 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 6:50 pm EST (23:50 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · OKV 08/011
as issued
!OKV 08/011 OKV OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 391045.05N0780453.08W (4NM NE OKV) 831FT (199FT AGL) U/S 2608230158-2611202350
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-AEA-5277-OE) 39°14′N 78°11′W (6.5 nautical miles NNW OKV) 1,333 ft (161 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 4 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · OKV 09/004
as issued
!OKV 09/004 OKV OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-AEA-5277-OE) 391439N0781148W (6.5NM NNW OKV) 1333FT (161FT AGL) U/S 2609051159-2612042359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1273642) 39°20′N 78°56′W (18.4 nautical miles SSW 1W3) 1478.7FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 29 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 1W3 08/276
as issued
!EKN 08/276 1W3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1273642) 392009.60N0785628.10W (18.4NM SSW 1W3) 1478.7FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2608291641-2610292359
- Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2011-WTE-17979-OE) 39°24′N 79°03′W (16.3 nautical miles southeast 2G4) 3,282 ft (420 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · on the line, 80 nm along · 2G4 09/008
as issued
!EKN 09/008 2G4 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2011-WTE-17979-OE) 392420N0790346W (16.3NM SE 2G4) 3282FT (420FT AGL) U/S 2609011148-2611012359
- Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2009-WTE-12013-OE) 39°26′N 79°02′W (16.1 nautical miles ESE 2G4) 3,036 ft (420 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 2G4 09/007
as issued
!EKN 09/007 2G4 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2009-WTE-12013-OE) 392609N0790220W (16.1NM ESE 2G4) 3036FT (420FT AGL) U/S 2609011147-2611012359
- Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2011-WTE-17953-OE) 39°26′N 79°01′W (15.8 nautical miles southwest 1W3) 2,928 ft (420 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 1W3 09/006
as issued
!EKN 09/006 1W3 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2011-WTE-17953-OE) 392645N0790143W (15.8NM SW 1W3) 2928FT (420FT AGL) U/S 2609011146-2611012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057507) 39°24′N 79°24′W (11.0 nautical miles SSW 2G4) 2796.6FT (261.8FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 8 Dec, 6:15 pm EST (23:15 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · 2G4 10/063
as issued
!EKN 10/063 2G4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057507) 392432.50N0792446.20W (11.0NM SSW 2G4) 2796.6FT (261.8FT AGL) U/S 2610082324-2612082315
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1035668) 39°31′N 79°18′W (4.0 nautical miles SSE 2G4) 3326.8FT (319.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 31 Mar, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 2G4 09/185
as issued
!EKN 09/185 2G4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035668) 393111.30N0791804.10W (4.0NM SSE 2G4) 3326.8FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S 2609221605-2703312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1035688) 39°32′N 79°33′W (7.3 nautical miles northeast 3G5) 3,292 ft (334 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:54 pm EST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 100 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 3G5 10/030
as issued
!EKN 10/030 3G5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035688) 393204.00N0793313.40W (7.3NM NE 3G5) 3292FT (334FT AGL) U/S 2610051454-2611192054EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1035688) 39°32′N 79°33′W (10.4 nautical miles WSW 2G4) 3292.0FT (334.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 12 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 100 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 2G4 09/238
as issued
!EKN 09/238 2G4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035688) 393204.00N0793313.40W (10.4NM WSW 2G4) 3292.0FT (334.0FT AGL) U/S 2609281554-2611122359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1284105) 39°29′N 79°23′W (5.9 nautical miles SSW 2G4) 2996.7FT (364.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 27 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 100 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 2G4 09/220
as issued
!EKN 09/220 2G4 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1284105) 392946.00N0792351.90W (5.9NM SSW 2G4) 2996.7FT (364.8FT AGL) U/S 2609251640-2611272359
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Fri 6 Dec 2030, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 100 nm along the route, 27 nm off the line · IHD 08/049
as issued
!AOO 08/049 IHD NAV DME U/S 2608042220-3012062000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1290547) 39°29′N 79°38′W (10.0 nautical miles east 70D) 1720.1FT (289.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 6:31 am EST (11:31 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 70D 09/208
as issued
!EKN 09/208 70D OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1290547) 392934.60N0793806.90W (10.0NM E 70D) 1720.1FT (289.0FT AGL) U/S 2609241131-2611081131
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1207285) 39°39′N 79°41′W (10.4 nautical miles east MGW) 2194.2FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 15 Nov, 5:11 am EST (10:11 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MGW 08/014
as issued
!MGW 08/014 MGW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1207285) 393926.50N0794131.80W (10.4NM E MGW) 2194.2FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2608170911-2611151011
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1060527) 39°35′N 79°52′W (3.9 nautical miles SSE MGW) 2290.0FT (279.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 3:14 am EDT (07:14 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MGW 10/001
as issued
!MGW 10/001 MGW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1060527) 393517.80N0795227.90W (3.9NM SSE MGW) 2290.0FT (279.9FT AGL) U/S 2610010814-2610160714
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1034484) 39°36′N 79°59′W (3.7 nautical miles WSW MGW) 1700.1FT (410.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 5 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MGW 09/011
as issued
!MGW 09/011 MGW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1034484) 393638.00N0795908.00W (3.7NM WSW MGW) 1700.1FT (410.1FT AGL) U/S 2609051940-2611052359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1208250) 39°39′N 79°46′W (6.8 nautical miles east MGW) 2650.9FT (320.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 7:08 am EST (12:08 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MGW 08/021
as issued
!MGW 08/021 MGW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1208250) 393933.30N0794614.20W (6.8NM E MGW) 2650.9FT (320.9FT AGL) U/S 2608211108-2611191208
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1035128) 39°41′N 79°45′W (7.8 nautical miles ENE MGW) 3089.2FT (493.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 25 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · MGW 06/050
as issued
!MGW 06/050 MGW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1035128) 394145.00N0794544.00W (7.8NM ENE MGW) 3089.2FT (493.1FT AGL) U/S 2606251552-2612252359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 05 localizer out of service until further notice · 120 nm along the route, 21 nm off the line · VVS 10/256
as issued
!AOO 10/256 VVS NAV ILS RWY 05 LOC U/S 2510301820-PERM
- Navigation aid VOR out of service until Fri 8 Jan, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 120 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MGW 01/086
as issued
!MGW 01/086 MGW NAV VOR U/S 2501150326-2701082000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1031118) 39°51′N 80°07′W (2.7 nautical miles south WAY) 1864.2FT (326.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 7:58 am EST (12:58 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · WAY 09/146
as issued
!AOO 09/146 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1031118) 395127.00N0800714.00W (2.7NM S WAY) 1864.2FT (326.1FT AGL) U/S 2609081158-2612071258
- Navigation aid ILS runway 21 outer marker out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 130 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · CKB 08/045
as issued
!CKB 08/045 CKB NAV ILS RWY 21 OM U/S 2608270430-2610302000EST
- Navigation aid VOR/DME out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 130 nm along the route, 28 nm off the line · CKB 08/031
as issued
!CKB 08/031 CKB NAV VOR/DME U/S 2608211418-2611202000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1229980) 39°47′N 80°22′W (13.2 nautical miles WSW WAY) 1835.0FT (270.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · WAY 10/015
as issued
!AOO 10/015 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1229980) 394752.30N0802254.30W (13.2NM WSW WAY) 1835.0FT (270.0FT AGL) U/S 2610020135-2611020400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1028226) 39°52′N 80°18′W (8.2 nautical miles west WAY) 1774.9FT (350.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 5 Dec, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · WAY 09/133
as issued
!AOO 09/133 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1028226) 395232.50N0801824.20W (8.2NM W WAY) 1774.9FT (350.1FT AGL) U/S 2609071358-2612060400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1037803) 39°52′N 80°07′W (1.9 nautical miles south WAY) 1809.1FT (304.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · WAY 08/351
as issued
!AOO 08/351 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1037803) 395212.00N0800759.90W (1.9NM S WAY) 1809.1FT (304.1FT AGL) U/S 2608301902-2611302359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1261779) 39°52′N 80°15′W (5.9 nautical miles WSW WAY) 1497.7FT (309.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 21 Nov, 12:23 am EST (05:23 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · WAY 07/246
as issued
!AOO 07/246 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1261779) 395251.90N0801523.70W (5.9NM WSW WAY) 1497.7FT (309.7FT AGL) U/S 2607240523-2611210523
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 IAD 6:34 pm EDT (22:34 UTC), at FOD 6:38 pm CDT (23:38 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:06 pm CDT (00:06 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: Washington Dulles International, Fort Dodge Regional.
