Plan a flight · Mon 10:05 am EDT (14:05 UTC)

New Castle Airport to Daytona Beach International ILG → DAB

685 nautical miles (789 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 205°, about 215° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 14 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 11-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:19 pm EDT (19:19 UTC). Right now ILG is marginal VFR, wind from the north (350°) at 12 knots; DAB is VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools. Airlines fly this pair: 158 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.

The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words

Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of

AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Near the route, at the departure end.

A SIGMET warns of weather hazardous to all aircraft; an AIRMET of weather that matters to small aircraft and to flying without instruments. "From 60 to 180 nm out" is measured along the route from ILG.

Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first

B738 at 36,000 ft, 13 nm northwest, 8:54 am EDT (12:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. At the departure end, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PTW UA /OV MXE240005/TM 1254/FL360/TP B738/TB MOD
```
Report
a routine report filed through PTW
Where
5 nm southwest (240°) of MXE
Time
12:54 UTC
Height
at 36,000 ft
Aircraft
B738
Turbulence
moderate
B738 at 19,000 ft, 45 nm southwest, 9:48 am EDT (13:48 UTC): moderate turbulence. At the destination end, 45 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
MCO UA /OV LEE/TM 1348/FL190/TP B738/TB MODERATE
```
Report
a routine report filed through MCO
Where
over LEE
Time
13:48 UTC
Height
at 19,000 ft
Aircraft
B738
Turbulence
moderate
B739 at 25,000 ft, 33 nm north, 9:51 am EDT (13:51 UTC): light to moderate turbulence. At the departure end, 33 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 1351/FL250/TP B739/TB LGT-MOD
```
Report
a routine report filed through PTW
Where
over PTW
Time
13:51 UTC
Height
at 25,000 ft
Aircraft
B739
Turbulence
light to moderate
CRJ9 climbing, 20 nm northeast, 9:45 am EDT (13:45 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 20 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PHL UA /OV PHL/TM 1345/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK BASES 016 TOPS 026
```
Report
a routine report filed through PHL
Where
over PHL
Time
13:45 UTC
Height
during the climb
Aircraft
CRJ9
Sky
bases 1,600 ft tops 2,600 ft
PC24 at 1,400 ft, 34 nm northeast, 9:45 am EDT (13:45 UTC): a broken layer above 1,400 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 6. At the departure end, 34 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PNE UA /OV KPNE240003/TM 1345/FL014/TP PC24/SK BKN014/RM DURD RY6
```
Report
a routine report filed through PNE
Where
3 nm southwest (240°) of KPNE
Time
13:45 UTC
Height
at 1,400 ft
Aircraft
PC24
Sky
a broken layer from 1,400 ft
Remarks
during the descent runway 6
CRJ9 at 8,000 ft, 14 nm east, 9:44 am EDT (13:44 UTC): no turbulence, clear. At the departure end, 14 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PHL UA /OV OOD/TM 1344/FL080/TP CRJ9/WX CLR/TB SMOOTH
```
Report
a routine report filed through PHL
Where
over OOD
Time
13:44 UTC
Height
at 8,000 ft
Aircraft
CRJ9
Weather
clear
Turbulence
smooth
CL60 at 500 ft, 49 nm east, 9:43 am EDT (13:43 UTC): remarks: bvase reported at 500 ft final runway 31. At the departure end, 49 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
ACY UA /OV KACY/TM 1343/FL005/TP CL60/RM BVASE REPORTED 005 FINAL RWY 31
```
Report
a routine report filed through ACY
Where
over KACY
Time
13:43 UTC
Height
at 500 ft
Aircraft
CL60
Remarks
bvase reported at 500 ft final runway 31
A319 at 1,200 ft, 23 nm northeast, 9:22 am EDT (13:22 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 23 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PHL UA /OV PHL090003/TM 1322/FL012/TP A319/SK BASES 014
```
Report
a routine report filed through PHL
Where
3 nm east (090°) of PHL
Time
13:22 UTC
Height
at 1,200 ft
Aircraft
A319
Sky
bases 1,400 ft
C700 at 500 ft, 49 nm east, 9:07 am EDT (13:07 UTC): remarks: base reported at 500 ft. At the departure end, 49 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
ACY UA /OV KACY/TM 1307/FL005/TP C700/RM BASE REPORTED 005
```
Report
a routine report filed through ACY
Where
over KACY
Time
13:07 UTC
Height
at 500 ft
Aircraft
C700
Remarks
base reported at 500 ft
C525 at 1,000 ft, 22 nm northeast, 9:05 am EDT (13:05 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 22 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PHL UA /OV PHL090002/TM 1305/FL010/TP C525/SK BASES 013
```
Report
a routine report filed through PHL
Where
2 nm east (090°) of PHL
Time
13:05 UTC
Height
at 1,000 ft
Aircraft
C525
Sky
bases 1,300 ft
C172 at 500 ft, 49 nm east, 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): remarks: cloud base reported at 500 ft departure end 31. At the departure end, 49 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
ACY UA /OV KACY/TM 1300/FL005/TP C172/RM CLOUD BASE REPORTED 005 DEPARTURE END 31
```
Report
a routine report filed through ACY
Where
over KACY
Time
13:00 UTC
Height
at 500 ft
Aircraft
C172
Remarks
cloud base reported at 500 ft departure end 31
C172 at 1,200 ft, 37 nm northeast, 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC): a broken layer above 1,200 ft. At the departure end, 37 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
PNE UA /OV KPNE/TM 1240/FL012/TP C172/SK BKN012-TOPUNKN
```
Report
a routine report filed through PNE
Where
over KPNE
Time
12:40 UTC
Height
at 1,200 ft
Aircraft
C172
Sky
a broken layer from 1,200 ft, tops unknown
C68A at 2,000 ft, 47 nm north, 8:34 am EDT (12:34 UTC): a broken layer above 2,000 ft, remarks: during the climb runway 36. At the departure end, 47 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
RDG UA /OV 2 N RDG/TM 1234/FL020/TP C68A/SK BKN020/RM DURC RWY 36
```
Report
a routine report filed through RDG
Where
2 north rdg
Time
12:34 UTC
Height
at 2,000 ft
Aircraft
C68A
Sky
a broken layer from 2,000 ft
Remarks
during the climb runway 36
P28A at 2,000 ft, 46 nm north, 8:18 am EDT (12:18 UTC): a broken layer above 2,000 ft. At the departure end, 46 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
```
RDG UA /OV 1 NW RDG/TM 1218/FL020/TP P28A/SK BKN020
```
Report
a routine report filed through RDG
Where
1 northwest rdg
Time
12:18 UTC
Height
at 2,000 ft
Aircraft
P28A
Sky
a broken layer from 2,000 ft

16 more routine reports are on the map.

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 6 forecast points nearest it (ACY, RIC, RDU, ILM, CHS, JAX). 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	330° at 21 kt	−11 kt		131 kt	5 h 14 min	3:19 pm EDT (19:19 UTC)
6,500 ft	320° at 20 kt	−10 kt	13 °C	130 kt	5 h 16 min	3:21 pm EDT (19:21 UTC)
8,500 ft	320° at 23 kt	−11 kt	10 °C	131 kt	5 h 14 min	3:19 pm EDT (19:19 UTC)
10,500 ft	320° at 24 kt	−10 kt	7 °C	130 kt	5 h 16 min	3:21 pm EDT (19:21 UTC)
12,500 ft	310° at 26 kt	−8 kt	4 °C	128 kt	5 h 21 min	3:26 pm EDT (19:26 UTC)
14,500 ft	310° at 27 kt	−7 kt	0 °C	127 kt	5 h 24 min	3:29 pm EDT (19:29 UTC)
16,500 ft	310° at 29 kt	−7 kt	-4 °C	127 kt	5 h 24 min	3:29 pm EDT (19:29 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180	310° at 30 kt	−6 kt	-8 °C	126 kt	5 h 26 min	3:31 pm EDT (19:31 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240	290° at 29 kt	0	-20 °C	120 kt	5 h 42 min	3:47 pm EDT (19:47 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300	270° at 32 kt	+12 kt	-33 °C	108 kt	6 h 21 min	4:26 pm EDT (20:26 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340	270° at 32 kt	+11 kt	-40 °C	109 kt	6 h 17 min	4:22 pm EDT (20:22 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390	290° at 31 kt	+2 kt	-49 °C	118 kt	5 h 48 min	3:53 pm EDT (19:53 UTC)

Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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
ACY	used from 0 nm out; 59 nm from the line	350/12	340/12 11°	340/12 6°	340/13 2°	270/10 -10°	240/17 -23°	230/46 -33°	230/46 -40°	240/46 -49°
RIC	used from 50 nm out; 80 nm from the line	350/34	340/27 12°	340/36 8°	330/31 3°	310/32 -9°	320/34 -21°	300/37 -34°	290/37 -39°	290/42 -46°
RDU	used from 199 nm out; 65 nm from the line	330/30	340/24 12°	330/26 7°	320/30 3°	330/39 -8°	310/30 -20°	300/33 -33°	310/34 -39°	310/41 -47°
ILM	used from 298 nm out; 37 nm from the line	300/18	300/22 13°	300/21 8°	290/28 4°	280/38 -7°	270/40 -18°	250/49 -32°	250/50 -40°	270/33 -50°
CHS	used from 397 nm out; 51 nm from the line	330/14	300/17 14°	320/21 9°	310/26 6°	310/32 -6°	280/34 -19°	260/37 -32°	280/30 -39°	310/30 -50°
JAX	used from 546 nm out; 80 nm from the line	310/22	310/19 16°	300/22 14°	290/25 8°	300/25 -7°	300/24 -18°	270/20 -33°	260/25 -41°	290/17 -51°

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
ILG Wilmington, DE	departure	marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,800 feet, overcast at 2,200 feet	from the north (350°) at 12 knots	10+ mi	1,800 ft	79 ft	9:51 am EDT (13:51 UTC)
ESN Easton, MD	60 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line, tower	marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,300 feet	from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots	10+ mi	1,500 ft	72 ft	13:50 UTC
XSA Tappahannock, VA	129 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line	reported, no category	calm		2,100 ft	135 ft	13:55 UTC
RIC Richmond, VA	149 nm out, 20 nm west of the line, tower	VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,500 feet	from the north-northwest (340°) at 18 knots, gusting to 28	10+ mi	none	167 ft	13:54 UTC
RWI Rocky Mount, NC	258 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line	VFR	from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 knots, gusting to 14	10+ mi	none	157 ft	13:53 UTC
ISO Kinston, NC	278 nm out, 20 nm east of the line, tower	VFR	from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 knots	10+ mi	none	92 ft	13:51 UTC
MYR Myrtle Beach, SC	397 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower	VFR	from the west-northwest (300°) at 9 knots	10+ mi	none	25 ft	13:53 UTC
GGE Georgetown, SC	417 nm out, 12 nm west of the line	VFR	from the west (270°) at 10 knots	10+ mi	none	39 ft	13:55 UTC
DAB Daytona Beach, FL	destination	VFR Sky: a few clouds at 15,000 feet	from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots	10+ mi	none	34 ft	9:53 am EDT (13:53 UTC)

The highest airport on this list sits at 167 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.

At DAB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:19 pm EDT (19:19 UTC)

Wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR

The whole forecast for DAB

From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

The forecast for ILG, the departure

From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
At times between Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC) and 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): a broken layer at 2,000 feet
From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet

Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it

6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 16 nm from the route, 50 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 16 nm from the route, 50 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 10 nm from the route, 70 nm along the route · security · ZDC
6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 7 nm from the route, 328 nm along the route · security · ZDC
6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 3 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX

Daylight

Sunset at ILG 6:28 pm EDT (22:28 UTC), at DAB 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:21 pm EDT (23:21 UTC)).

Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times. Ordinary notices to air missions (closed runways, lights out) are not shown: the FAA's notice search is not open to sites like this one at this time.

Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads

Radar now, the Northeast · loop National Weather Service

Radar now, the Southeast · loop National Weather Service

Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service

Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center

Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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: New Castle Airport, Daytona Beach International.