John F Kennedy International to Charleston Afb/Intl Airport JFK → CHS
553 nautical miles (637 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 215°, about 228° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 07 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 12-knot headwind), arriving about 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC). Right now JFK is marginal VFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 14 knots; CHS is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) 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: 3,275 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). Over the first 257 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 277 nm of the route.
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 JFK.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C560 at 13,000 ft, 49 nm northwest, 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC): moderate turbulence, overcast above 19,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the descent. 79 nm along the route, 49 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV 20 NW PHL/TM 0638/FL130 /TP C560/SK OVC190/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- 20 northwest phl
- Time
- 06:38 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C560
- Sky
- overcast from 19,000 ft
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- B763 at 800 ft, 1 nm southeast, 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC): a broken layer, remarks: bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500. At the departure end, 1 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV JFK 2 MILES SOUTHEAST/TM 0551/FL008/TP B763/SK BKN/RM BASES AT 800 AND TOPS 1500
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- jfk 2 miles southeast
- Time
- 05:51 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Remarks
- bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500
- E145 at 800 ft, 34 nm northwest, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 247 nm along the route, 34 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
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 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 8 forecast points nearest it (JFK, ACY, RIC, ORF, RDU, ILM, FLO, CHS). 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 | 270° at 20 kt | +12 kt | 108 kt | 5 h 07 min | 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 260° at 19 kt | +12 kt | 11 °C | 108 kt | 5 h 07 min | 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 260° at 22 kt | +16 kt | 9 °C | 104 kt | 5 h 19 min | 8:27 am EDT (12:27 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 25 kt | +20 kt | 7 °C | 100 kt | 5 h 32 min | 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 28 kt | +24 kt | 4 °C | 96 kt | 5 h 46 min | 8:54 am EDT (12:54 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | +28 kt | 0 °C | 92 kt | 6 h 01 min | 9:09 am EDT (13:09 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 36 kt | +32 kt | -4 °C | 88 kt | 6 h 17 min | 9:25 am EDT (13:25 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 39 kt | +35 kt | -7 °C | 85 kt | 6 h 30 min | 9:38 am EDT (13:38 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 51 kt | +47 kt | -18 °C | 73 kt | 7 h 35 min | 10:43 am EDT (14:43 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 75 kt | +73 kt | -31 °C | 47 kt | 11 h 46 min | 2:54 pm EDT (18:54 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 86 kt | +84 kt | -40 °C | 36 kt | 15 h 22 min | 6:30 pm EDT (22:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 69 kt | +65 kt | -50 °C | 55 kt | 10 h 03 min | 1:11 pm EDT (17:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| ACY | used from 49 nm out; 11 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| RIC | used from 148 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| ORF | used from 247 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 250/24 | 230/32 11° | 220/37 10° | 220/37 6° | 230/47 -5° | 230/62 -17° | 220/89 -30° | 220/93 -40° | 230/77 -51° |
| RDU | used from 297 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| ILM | used from 395 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| FLO | used from 445 nm out; 28 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| CHS | used from 494 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York, NY | departure | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 2,100 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 14 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 13 ft | 2:51 am EDT (06:51 UTC) |
| BLM Belmar/Farmingdale, NJ | 30 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: haze | from the north (010°) at 8 knots, gusting to 15 | 5 mi | 400 ft | 153 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| ACY Atlantic City, NJ | 79 nm out, 10 nm southeast of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: mist | from the northeast (050°) at 8 knots | 4 mi | 500 ft | 74 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 158 nm out, 12 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,600 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 52 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| TGI Tangier, VA | 198 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 5 ft | ||||
| PHF Newport News, VA | 247 nm out, 13 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,300 feet, a broken layer at 3,100 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 2,300 ft | 42 ft | 07:02 UTC |
| IXA Roanoke Rapids, NC | 316 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,800 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 144 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| RWI Rocky Mount, NC | 346 nm out, 3 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,400 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 4,400 ft | 157 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 415 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,100 feet, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 189 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| MYR Myrtle Beach, SC | 484 nm out, 23 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (260°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| PHH Andrews, SC | 514 nm out, 5 nm east of the line | no report just now | 26 ft | ||||
| CHS Charleston, SC | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 2:56 am EDT (06:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 189 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At CHS when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC)
Wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for CHS
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for JFK, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 13 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 11 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 138 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 138 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 4 nm from the route, 425 nm along the route · security · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at JFK 6:19 pm EDT (22:19 UTC), at CHS 6:50 pm EDT (22:50 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:15 pm EDT (23:15 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: John F Kennedy International, Charleston Afb/Intl Airport.