Jacksonville International to Burke Lakefront Airport JAX → BKL
662 nautical miles (762 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 000°, about 006° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 04 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 11-knot headwind), arriving about 9:02 am EDT (13:02 UTC). Right now JAX is VFR, wind from the west (260°) at 3 knots; BKL is marginal VFR, wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 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 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 227 to 385 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the route from 286 to 375 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 326 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 336 to 514 nm out.
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 JAX.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 36,000 ft, 42 nm west, 12:28 am EDT (04:28 UTC): light chop turbulence. 59 nm along the route, 42 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
AMG UA /OV AMG/TM 0428/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through AMG
- Where
- over AMG
- Time
- 04:28 UTC
- Height
- at 36,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 02:00–09:00 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 8 forecast points nearest it (JAX, SAV, CAE, GSP, TRI, CRW, CMH, CLE). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 320° at 16 kt | +12 kt | 108 kt | 6 h 08 min | 9:06 am EDT (13:06 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 330° at 18 kt | +15 kt | 11 °C | 105 kt | 6 h 18 min | 9:16 am EDT (13:16 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 330° at 20 kt | +17 kt | 11 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 26 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 320° at 22 kt | +18 kt | 8 °C | 102 kt | 6 h 29 min | 9:27 am EDT (13:27 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 320° at 22 kt | +16 kt | 5 °C | 104 kt | 6 h 22 min | 9:20 am EDT (13:20 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 310° at 24 kt | +16 kt | 1 °C | 104 kt | 6 h 22 min | 9:20 am EDT (13:20 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 310° at 26 kt | +17 kt | -3 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 26 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 310° at 27 kt | +17 kt | -7 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 26 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 310° at 28 kt | +17 kt | -8 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 26 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 310° at 32 kt | +20 kt | -19 °C | 100 kt | 6 h 37 min | 9:35 am EDT (13:35 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 300° at 32 kt | +14 kt | -34 °C | 106 kt | 6 h 15 min | 9:13 am EDT (13:13 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 290° at 36 kt | +11 kt | -40 °C | 109 kt | 6 h 04 min | 9:02 am EDT (13:02 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 300° at 35 kt | +17 kt | -49 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 26 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 06:00 UTC for use 02:00 to 09:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAX | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| SAV | used from 49 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| CAE | used from 148 nm out; 44 nm from the line | 330/15 | 330/13 12° | 330/22 9° | 300/26 6° | 280/33 -7° | 270/38 -18° | 250/45 -33° | 240/46 -40° | 270/38 -49° |
| GSP | used from 247 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 320/22 | 340/19 13° | 320/18 8° | 310/24 5° | 300/34 -7° | 300/36 -18° | 290/30 -33° | 300/32 -39° | 320/42 -49° |
| TRI | used from 296 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 330/22 11° | 330/29 7° | 330/32 3° | 330/36 -8° | 320/34 -19° | 320/36 -34° | 320/43 -39° | 320/46 -47° | |
| CRW | used from 395 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 330/20 | 330/23 11° | 340/25 8° | 340/21 2° | 340/33 -9° | 340/41 -20° | 330/42 -35° | 320/44 -39° | 320/43 -47° |
| CMH | used from 543 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 330/15 | 340/22 14° | 340/24 9° | 340/23 4° | 340/35 -9° | 340/49 -20° | 340/58 -37° | 330/70 -42° | 340/55 -47° |
| CLE | used from 593 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 340/7 | 010/16 13° | 350/18 8° | 350/20 3° | 340/31 -10° | 340/46 -21° | 340/54 -37° | 330/62 -44° | 340/65 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAX Jacksonville, FL | departure | VFR | from the west (260°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 29 ft | 1:56 am EDT (05:56 UTC) |
| JES Jesup, GA | 59 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 107 ft | 22:20 UTC |
| LHW Fort Stewart (Hinesville), GA | 79 nm out, 8 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| AGS Augusta, GA | 168 nm out, 15 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 145 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| EOE Newberry, SC | 227 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 570 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| HKY Hickory, NC | 316 nm out, 14 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,189 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| JFZ Richlands, VA | 395 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: light drizzle | from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots | 3 mi | 200 ft | 2,653 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| EBD Williamson, WV | 435 nm out, 21 nm west of the line | no report just now | 1,883 ft | ||||
| CRW Charleston, WV | 474 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | variable at 4 knots | 1 mi | 600 ft | 947 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| PKB Parkersburg, WV | 533 nm out, 12 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 800 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,500 ft | 858 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| CAK Akron, OH | 622 nm out, 11 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 400 feet, overcast at 1,800 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 7 mi | 1,800 ft | 1,225 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| BKL Cleveland, OH | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,700 feet, overcast at 2,300 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 knots | 8 mi | 1,700 ft | 583 ft | 2:53 am EDT (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,653 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BKL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:02 am EDT (13:02 UTC)
BKL has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
The forecast for JAX, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,500 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 11 nm from the route, at the departure end · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 11 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8829 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 14 nm from the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 14 nm from the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
Daylight
Sunset at JAX 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC), at BKL 6:50 pm EDT (22:50 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:18 pm EDT (23:18 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times. Ordinary notices to air missions (closed runways, lights out) are not shown: the FAA's notice search is not open to sites like this one at this time.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads
Sources: the Aviation Weather Center's data service (SIGMETs, AIRMETs, graphical AIRMETs, pilot reports, winds and temperatures aloft, observations and terminal forecasts), the National Weather Service radar, the Weather Prediction Center's charts, the FAA's temporary flight restriction list and shapes, and the FAA's airport file for the positions, elevations and magnetic variation. Fetched when the page is viewed and kept a few minutes. Each leg is the straight line between its two airports; airways, terrain and airspace are not considered. The airports in detail: Jacksonville International, Burke Lakefront Airport.