Juneau International to Harry Reid International JNU → LAS
1,542 nautical miles (1,774 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 142°, about 122° magnetic at the departure end (variation 20E). At 120 knots that is 9 h 42 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 39-knot tailwind), arriving about 1:50 pm PDT (20:50 UTC). Right now JNU is marginal VFR, wind from the east (090°) at 12 knots; LAS is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) 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: 1 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 W22W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 30,000 ft, moving from the south at 35 knots, until 4:55 am AKDT (12:55 UTC). Near the route, 1472 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 121055 MKCW WST 121055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 22W VALID UNTIL 1255Z AZ UT NV FROM 40W DTA-40WNW HVE-20SSE BCE-50NE LAS-70ENE BTY-40W DTA AREA TS MOV FROM 20035KT. TOPS TO FL300.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the route from 826 to 1223 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 995 to 1383 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the route from 1283 to 1522 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the last 139 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 JNU.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- LJ45 at 17,000 ft, 0 nm southwest, 1:19 am AKDT (09:19 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: during the climb zan. At the departure end, 0 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
JNU UA /OV JNU/TM 0919/FL170/TP LJ45/TB NEG/RM DURC/ ZAN
- Report
- a routine report filed through JNU
- Where
- over JNU
- Time
- 09:19 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- LJ45
- Turbulence
- none
- Remarks
- during the climb zan
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 2 forecast points nearest it (JNU, ANN). 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 | 190° at 16 kt | +12 kt | 108 kt | 14 h 17 min | 6:25 pm PDT (01:25 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 18 kt | −3 kt | 123 kt | 12 h 32 min | 4:40 pm PDT (23:40 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 260° at 23 kt | −7 kt | -1 °C | 127 kt | 12 h 09 min | 4:17 pm PDT (23:17 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 260° at 26 kt | −7 kt | -3 °C | 127 kt | 12 h 09 min | 4:17 pm PDT (23:17 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 32 kt | −6 kt | -5 °C | 126 kt | 12 h 14 min | 4:22 pm PDT (23:22 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 37 kt | −8 kt | -9 °C | 128 kt | 12 h 03 min | 4:11 pm PDT (23:11 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 260° at 42 kt | −11 kt | -12 °C | 131 kt | 11 h 46 min | 3:54 pm PDT (22:54 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 260° at 48 kt | −15 kt | -15 °C | 135 kt | 11 h 25 min | 3:33 pm PDT (22:33 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 49 kt | −16 kt | -16 °C | 136 kt | 11 h 20 min | 3:28 pm PDT (22:28 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 63 kt | −10 kt | -27 °C | 130 kt | 11 h 52 min | 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 75 kt | −24 kt | -41 °C | 144 kt | 10 h 42 min | 2:50 pm PDT (21:50 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 82 kt | −39 kt | -50 °C | 159 kt | 9 h 42 min | 1:50 pm PDT (20:50 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 70 kt | −23 kt | -56 °C | 143 kt | 10 h 47 min | 2:55 pm PDT (21:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNU | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 190/12 | 240/16 -3° | 240/21 -9° | 240/36 -13° | 240/58 -23° | 240/79 -34° | 240/92 -46° | 250/92 -47° | 250/80 -49° |
| ANN | used from 99 nm out; 102 nm from the line | 180/18 | 260/21 0° | 260/25 -2° | 250/33 -5° | 260/49 -16° | 250/62 -27° | 260/74 -41° | 270/82 -50° | 260/69 -57° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNU Juneau, AK | departure | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 2,000 feet, overcast at 4,200 feet Weather: light rain | from the east (090°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 2,000 ft | 25 ft | 2:53 am AKDT (10:53 UTC) |
| WRG Wrangell, AK | 129 nm out, 12 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,200 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 3,200 ft | 44 ft | 10:56 UTC |
| CYBD Bella Coola, | 448 nm out, 18 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 26,000 feet | calm | 12 mi | none | 117 ft | 01:00 UTC |
| CYYJ Victoria, | 706 nm out, 8 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 30 mi | none | 64 ft | 10:00 UTC |
| TIW Tacoma, WA | 796 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 294 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| WMC Winnemucca, NV | 1223 nm out, 8 nm east of the line | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,307 ft | 10:56 UTC |
| TMT Austin, NV | 1313 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 5,735 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| LAS Las Vegas, NV | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 11,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 2,183 ft | 3:56 am PDT (10:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,735 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At LAS when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:50 pm PDT (20:50 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for LAS
- From Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am PDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm PDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
The forecast for JNU, the departure
- From Sun 10:00 pm AKDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, a broken layer at 2,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 am AKDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the east at 9 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am AKDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the east at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet and more above
- From Mon 3:00 pm AKDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the east at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm AKDT (05:00 UTC): wind from the east at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the destination end · security · starts tomorrow · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at JNU 5:58 pm AKDT (01:58 UTC), at LAS 6:07 pm PDT (01:07 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:33 pm PDT (01:33 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: Juneau International, Harry Reid International.