Laughlin/Bullhead International to EL Paso International IFP → ELP
456 nautical miles (525 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 114°, about 102° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 09 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 25-knot tailwind), arriving about 6:30 am MDT (12:30 UTC), after sunset at the destination. 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: 22 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 from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 20 to 149 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 69 to 248 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 8E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 109 to 278 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: 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, 169 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 288 to 337 nm out.
Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft, over the route from 20 to 149 nm out; AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft, over the route from 288 to 337 nm out. 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), near the route, 169 nm along the route. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. 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 13,000 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 IFP.
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 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 5 forecast points nearest it (LAS, PRC, PHX, TUS, ELP). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 240° at 14 kt | −7 kt | 10 °C | 127 kt | 3 h 35 min | 6:56 am MDT (12:56 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 220° at 23 kt | −5 kt | 7 °C | 125 kt | 3 h 39 min | 7:00 am MDT (13:00 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 29 kt | −4 kt | 5 °C | 124 kt | 3 h 41 min | 7:02 am MDT (13:02 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 33 kt | −5 kt | 3 °C | 125 kt | 3 h 39 min | 7:00 am MDT (13:00 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 37 kt | −10 kt | -1 °C | 130 kt | 3 h 30 min | 6:51 am MDT (12:51 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 41 kt | −16 kt | -4 °C | 136 kt | 3 h 21 min | 6:42 am MDT (12:42 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 47 kt | −22 kt | -7 °C | 142 kt | 3 h 13 min | 6:34 am MDT (12:34 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 48 kt | −24 kt | -8 °C | 144 kt | 3 h 10 min | 6:31 am MDT (12:31 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 58 kt | −24 kt | -20 °C | 144 kt | 3 h 10 min | 6:31 am MDT (12:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 75 kt | −25 kt | -32 °C | 145 kt | 3 h 09 min | 6:30 am MDT (12:30 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 87 kt | −23 kt | -39 °C | 143 kt | 3 h 11 min | 6:32 am MDT (12:32 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 86 kt | −23 kt | -48 °C | 143 kt | 3 h 11 min | 6:32 am MDT (12:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS | used from 0 nm out; 83 nm from the line | 270/9 5° | 220/11 -1° | 250/19 -5° | 260/59 -13° | 270/75 -22° | 280/74 -39° | 260/64 -44° | 240/61 -46° | |
| PRC | used from 50 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 210/29 4° | 210/38 -1° | 240/50 -10° | 230/59 -23° | 230/75 -36° | 220/101 -41° | 220/110 -47° | ||
| PHX | used from 149 nm out; 44 nm from the line | 200/10 | 220/27 11° | 210/37 5° | 210/38 2° | 240/40 -9° | 230/53 -22° | 220/97 -32° | 220/118 -38° | 220/107 -48° |
| TUS | used from 248 nm out; 95 nm from the line | 210/15 12° | 210/30 7° | 220/34 3° | 230/58 -7° | 220/67 -20° | 220/90 -30° | 220/99 -37° | 220/97 -49° | |
| ELP | used from 347 nm out; 84 nm from the line | 280/15 | 220/26 12° | 210/35 7° | 220/44 -5° | 220/55 -15° | 210/57 -28° | 210/51 -37° | 220/48 -50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFP Bullhead City, AZ | departure | no report just now | 707 ft | ||||
| IGM Kingman, AZ | 30 nm out, 19 nm north of the line | no report just now | 3,448 ft | ||||
| PRC Prescott, AZ | 109 nm out, 16 nm north of the line, tower | no report just now | 5,045 ft | ||||
| PAN Payson, AZ | 169 nm out, 18 nm north of the line | no report just now | 5,160 ft | ||||
| CFT Clifton/Morenci, AZ | 298 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 3,797 ft | ||||
| SVC Silver City, NM | 357 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 5,445 ft | ||||
| DMN Deming, NM | 387 nm out, 9 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 4,314 ft | ||||
| DNA Santa Teresa, NM | 436 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | no report just now | 4,112 ft | ||||
| ELP El Paso, TX | destination | no report just now | 3,961 ft |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,445 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
At ELP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:30 am MDT (12:30 UTC)
ELP has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
IFP: 2 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron general aviation Ramp north 2,000 ft closed until Thu 15 Oct, 11:59 pm MST (06:59 UTC) · IFP 10/008
as issued
!IFP 10/008 IFP APRON GA RAMP N 2000FT CLSD 2610122101-2610160659
ELP: 34 notices in force, 6 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
9 notices near the line (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005143) 32°14′N 107°27′W (13.0 nautical miles east DMN) 4502.0FT (371.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 12 Nov, 4:23 pm MST (23:23 UTC) · 397 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · DMN 08/003
as issued
!DMN 08/003 DMN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005143) 321430.70N1072758.50W (13.0NM E DMN) 4502.0FT (371.1FT AGL) U/S 2608142223-2611122323
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1284833) 31°52′N 106°19′W (3.2 nautical miles northeast BIF) 4,059 ft (63 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 8:17 pm MST (03:17 UTC) · 456 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · BIF 10/074
as issued
!ABQ 10/074 BIF OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1284833) 315235.10N1061936.20W (3.2NM NE BIF) 4059FT (63FT AGL) U/S 2610062117-2611210317
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1284833) 31°52′N 106°19′W (3.2 nautical miles northeast BIF) 4,059 ft (63 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:22 pm MST (22:22 UTC), estimated · 456 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · BIF 10/059
as issued
!ABQ 10/059 BIF OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1284833) 315235.10N1061936.20W (3.2NM NE BIF) 4059FT (63FT AGL) U/S 2610051625-2611192222EST
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 0.1 nautical miles Either side of A line from 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.5 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.4 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.4 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°37′N 112°20′W (4.1 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°37′N 112°21′W (3.8 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°37′N 112°21′W (3.6 nautical miles ESE PRC) the surface-200 ft above ground level Tuesdays until Tue 22 Dec, 12:00 pm MST (19:00 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · PRC 09/213
as issued
!PRC 09/213 PRC AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 0.1NM EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FM 343642N1122043W (4.5NM ESE PRC) TO 343647N1122044W (4.4NM ESE PRC) TO 343651N1122045W (4.4NM ESE PRC) TO 343709N1122055W (4.1NM ESE PRC) TO 343731N1122106W (3.8NM ESE PRC) TO 343741N1122112W (3.6NM ESE PRC) SFC-200FT AGL TUE FRI 1700-1900 2609221700-2612221900
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 0.1 nautical miles Either side of A line from 34°35′N 112°20′W (5.1 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (5.0 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.9 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.8 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.6 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.5 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.4 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°36′N 112°20′W (4.4 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°37′N 112°20′W (4.1 nautical miles ESE PRC) to 34°37′N 112°21′W (3.8 nautical miles ESE PRC) the surface-200 ft above ground level Tuesdays until Tue 22 Dec, 12:00 pm MST (19:00 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 18 nm off the line · DRK 09/214
as issued
!PRC 09/214 DRK AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 0.1NM EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FM 343555N1122032W (5.1NM ESE PRC) TO 343600N1122036W (5.0NM ESE PRC) TO 343608N1122040W (4.9NM ESE PRC) TO 343614N1122041W (4.8NM ESE PRC) TO 343629N1122042W (4.6NM ESE PRC) TO 343642N1122043W (4.5NM ESE PRC) TO 343647N1122044W (4.4NM ESE PRC) TO 343651N1122045W (4.4NM ESE PRC) TO 343709N1122055W (4.1NM ESE PRC) TO 343731N1122106W (3.8NM ESE PRC) SFC-200FT AGL TUE FRI 1700-1900 2609221700-2612221900
- Navigation aid ILS runway 21L DME not monitor until Wed 20 Jan, 4:00 pm MST (23:00 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · PRC 07/169
as issued
!PRC 07/169 PRC NAV ILS RWY 21L DME NOT MNT 2607161450-2701202300
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as.25 nautical miles radius of 32°38′N 108°08′W (1.2 nautical miles east service) the surface-400 ft above ground level daily 5:00 am MST to 7:00 pm MST until Thu 31 Dec, 7:00 pm MST (02:00 UTC) · Daily:1200-0200~DLY 5:00 am MST to 7:00 pm MST · 357 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · SVC 06/075
as issued
!SVC 06/075 SVC AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS .25NM RADIUS OF 323833N1080847W (1.2NM E SVC) SFC-400FT AGL DLY 1200-0200 2606301200-2701010200
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 2.4 nautical miles radius of 31°53′N 106°22′W (4.5 nautical miles north ELP) the surface-400 ft above ground level until Tue 5 Jan, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 456 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · EWM 10/053
as issued
!ABQ 10/053 EWM AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2.4NM RADIUS OF 315343N1062254W (4.5NM N ELP) SFC-400FT AGL 2610051741-2701052359
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 1.85 nautical miles radius of 32°01′N 106°09′W (17.2 nautical miles northeast ELP) the surface-400 ft above ground level daily 7:00 am MST to 4:00 pm MST until Fri 6 Nov, 4:00 pm MST (23:00 UTC) · Daily:1400-2300~DLY 7:00 am MST to 4:00 pm MST · 456 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · EWM 09/315
as issued
!ABQ 09/315 EWM AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 1.85NM RADIUS OF 320100N1060900W (17.2NM NE ELP) SFC-400FT AGL DLY 1400-2300 2610011400-2611062300
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes 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 IFP 6:04 pm MST (01:04 UTC), at ELP 6:34 pm MDT (00:34 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:59 pm MDT (00:59 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ELP is before sunrise there (7:07 am MDT (13:07 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: Laughlin/Bullhead International, EL Paso International.