Capital Region International to General Mitchell International LAN → MKE
146 nautical miles (168 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 275°, about 280° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 1 h 35 min at the quickest height in today's winds (10,500 ft, a 28-knot headwind), arriving about 4:29 am CDT (09:29 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: 26 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 C17C: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 39,000 ft, moving from the west at 35 knots, until 4:55 am EDT (08:55 UTC). Over the first 0 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS32 KKCI 130655 MKCC WST 130655 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 17C VALID UNTIL 0855Z MI WI LH LS LM FROM 40ESE YQT-60NE ASP-30SSE ECK-20SSW DXO-40N RHI-40ESE YQT AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 25035KT. TOPS TO FL390.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the first 10 nm of the route.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. 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), over the first 10 nm of 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 14,000 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 LAN.
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 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 1 forecast point nearest it (MKG). 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 | 260° at 44 kt | +43 kt | 77 kt | 1 h 54 min | 4:48 am CDT (09:48 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 260° at 41 kt | +40 kt | 14 °C | 80 kt | 1 h 50 min | 4:44 am CDT (09:44 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 250° at 34 kt | +31 kt | 11 °C | 89 kt | 1 h 38 min | 4:32 am CDT (09:32 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | +28 kt | 7 °C | 92 kt | 1 h 35 min | 4:29 am CDT (09:29 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | +28 kt | 3 °C | 92 kt | 1 h 35 min | 4:29 am CDT (09:29 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 250° at 35 kt | +33 kt | -1 °C | 87 kt | 1 h 41 min | 4:35 am CDT (09:35 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 260° at 39 kt | +39 kt | -6 °C | 81 kt | 1 h 48 min | 4:42 am CDT (09:42 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 43 kt | +43 kt | -9 °C | 77 kt | 1 h 54 min | 4:48 am CDT (09:48 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 39 kt | +39 kt | -22 °C | 81 kt | 1 h 48 min | 4:42 am CDT (09:42 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 290° at 43 kt | +41 kt | -35 °C | 79 kt | 1 h 51 min | 4:45 am CDT (09:45 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 290° at 56 kt | +54 kt | -41 °C | 66 kt | 2 h 13 min | 5:07 am CDT (10:07 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 71 kt | +68 kt | -45 °C | 52 kt | 2 h 48 min | 5:42 am CDT (10:42 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKG | used from 0 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 260/45 | 260/43 15° | 250/32 10° | 240/32 4° | 270/43 -9° | 280/39 -22° | 290/43 -35° | 290/56 -41° | 290/71 -45° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN Lansing, MI | departure | no report just now | 860 ft | ||||
| GRR Grand Rapids, MI | 39 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower | no report just now | 793 ft | ||||
| MKG Muskegon, MI | 78 nm out, 18 nm north of the line, tower | no report just now | 628 ft | ||||
| MKE Milwaukee, WI | destination | no report just now | 728 ft |
The highest airport on this list sits at 860 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 MKE when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:29 am CDT (09:29 UTC)
MKE has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
LAN: 16 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
MKE: 39 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. runway 01L/19R closed runway 13/31 closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway R between taxiway R3 and taxiway R5 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) · MKE 10/192
as issued
!MKE 10/192 MKE TWY R BTN TWY R3 AND TWY R5 CLSD 2610130753-2610131200
- closed Taxiway R4 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) · MKE 10/191
as issued
!MKE 10/191 MKE TWY R4 CLSD 2610130752-2610131200
- closed Taxiway R3 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) · MKE 10/190
as issued
!MKE 10/190 MKE TWY R3 CLSD 2610130751-2610131200
- closed Taxiway Q closed until Tue 13 Oct, 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC) · MKE 10/189
as issued
!MKE 10/189 MKE TWY Q CLSD 2610130750-2610131200
21 notices near the line (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1222920) 42°46′N 84°25′W (5.1 nautical miles SSE 41G) 1113.8FT (254.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 1:59 am EDT (05:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 41G 10/068
as issued
!LAN 10/068 41G OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222920) 424607.00N0842511.30W (5.1NM SSE 41G) 1113.8FT (254.9FT AGL) U/S 2610070659-2610220559
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1004433) 42°39′N 84°36′W (5.2 nautical miles NNE 60G) 1339.9FT (450.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 8:51 pm EST (01:51 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 60G 10/037
as issued
!LAN 10/037 60G OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1004433) 423954.00N0843640.00W (5.2NM NNE 60G) 1339.9FT (450.1FT AGL) U/S 2610030152-2611170151
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1021412) 42°50′N 84°42′W (2.5 nautical miles west 51C) 1062.7FT (253.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 4:15 pm EST (21:15 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 51C 10/137
as issued
!LAN 10/137 51C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1021412) 425043.00N0844208.00W (2.5NM W 51C) 1062.7FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S 2610122115-2702092115
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1021412) 42°50′N 84°42′W (2.5 nautical miles west 51C) 1062.7FT (253.0FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 3:10 pm EST (20:10 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 51C 07/411
as issued
!LAN 07/411 51C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1021412) 425043.00N0844208.00W (2.5NM W 51C) 1062.7FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S 2607232010-2611202010
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1210953) 42°52′N 84°57′W (6.0 nautical miles northeast C43) 1065.0FT (253.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 6 Dec, 11:15 am EST (16:15 UTC) · 19 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · C43 09/093
as issued
!LAN 09/093 C43 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1210953) 425207.80N0845717.20W (6.0NM NE C43) 1065.0FT (253.9FT AGL) U/S 2609071515-2612061615
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1222147) 42°44′N 85°05′W (5.8 nautical miles WSW C43) 1160.1FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 3:16 am EST (08:16 UTC) · 19 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · C43 08/108
as issued
!LAN 08/108 C43 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222147) 424419.50N0850524.30W (5.8NM WSW C43) 1160.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2608100716-2611080816
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1221250) 42°56′N 85°13′W (5.1 nautical miles ESE 24C) 1014.1FT (253.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 26 Jan, 2:35 pm EST (19:35 UTC) · 29 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 24C 09/351
as issued
!LAN 09/351 24C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1221250) 425608.90N0851352.40W (5.1NM ESE 24C) 1014.1FT (253.0FT AGL) U/S 2609281935-2701261935
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1222148) 42°43′N 85°12′W (7.3 nautical miles ENE 9D9) 1117.1FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 6 Dec, 11:17 am EST (16:17 UTC) · 29 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 9D9 09/094
as issued
!LAN 09/094 9D9 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222148) 424341.60N0851220.80W (7.3NM ENE 9D9) 1117.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2609071517-2612061617
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 39 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · VIO 10/007
as issued
!GRR 10/007 VIO NAV DME U/S 2610011150-2610162359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35 outer marker out of service until Fri 26 Nov 2027, 4:11 pm EST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 39 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · GRR 04/184
as issued
!GRR 04/184 GRR NAV ILS RWY 35 OM U/S 2604161217-2711262111EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26L outer marker out of service until Wed 10 Feb, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 39 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · GRR 02/296
as issued
!GRR 02/296 GRR NAV ILS RWY 26L OM U/S 2602102248-2702102359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005859) 42°46′N 85°43′W (5.8 nautical miles northwest 41C) 953.1FT (263.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 2 Feb, 12:31 am EST (05:31 UTC) · 49 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 41C 10/047
as issued
!LAN 10/047 41C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005859) 424603.00N0854340.00W (5.8NM NW 41C) 953.1FT (263.1FT AGL) U/S 2610050531-2702020531
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1006588) 42°42′N 85°44′W (4.3 nautical miles WNW 41C) 1059.1FT (304.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 3:13 am EDT (07:13 UTC) · 49 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · 41C 10/002
as issued
!LAN 10/002 41C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1006588) 424251.00N0854428.10W (4.3NM WNW 41C) 1059.1FT (304.1FT AGL) U/S 2610010813-2610160713
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1001094) 42°50′N 85°59′W (2.9 nautical miles WNW Z98) 1187.7FT (479.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 23 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 58 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · Z98 09/268
as issued
!LAN 09/268 Z98 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1001094) 425014.00N0855917.00W (2.9NM WNW Z98) 1187.7FT (479.0FT AGL) U/S 2609222346-2612232359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1000828) 42°47′N 86°01′W (4.3 nautical miles WSW Z98) 1033.8FT (405.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 12:37 pm EST (17:37 UTC) · 58 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · Z98 08/213
as issued
!LAN 08/213 Z98 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000828) 424731.10N0860113.30W (4.3NM WSW Z98) 1033.8FT (405.8FT AGL) U/S 2608181637-2611161737
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26 glide path out of service until Thu 15 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC) · 68 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BIV 10/002
as issued
!BIV 10/002 BIV NAV ILS RWY 26 GP U/S 2610080003-2610152000
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26 glide path out of service until Thu 15 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 68 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BIV 10/001
as issued
!BIV 10/001 BIV NAV ILS RWY 26 GP U/S 2610080000-2610152000EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 04 out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC) · 146 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · RAC 09/002
as issued
!RAC 09/002 RAC NAV ILS RWY 04 U/S 2609302054-2610302000
- Navigation aid ILS runway 10 out of service until Thu 29 Oct, 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC) · 146 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · UES 04/004
as issued
!UES 04/004 UES NAV ILS RWY 10 U/S 2604131100-2610291800
- Airspace parachute jumping within an area defined as 5 nautical miles radius of 65G the surface-10,000 ft daily 7:00 am EDT to 7:59 pm EDT until Sun 8 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · Daily:1100-2359~DLY 7:00 am EDT to 7:59 pm EDT · 0 nm along the route, 23 nm off the line · 65G 10/089
as issued
!LAN 10/089 65G AIRSPACE PJE WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF 65G SFC-10000FT DLY 1100-2359 2610091100-2611082359
- Airspace parachute jumping within an area defined as 5 nautical miles radius of 3GM the surface-18,000 ft daily SR-SS until Sun 1 Nov, 5:37 pm EST (22:37 UTC) · Daily:SR-SS~DLY SR-SS · 68 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 3GM 04/024
as issued
!LAN 04/024 3GM AIRSPACE PJE WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF 3GM SFC-18000FT DLY SR-SS 2604031124-2611012237
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute 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 LAN 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC), at MKE 6:12 pm CDT (23:12 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:41 pm CDT (23:41 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MKE is before sunrise there (7:02 am CDT (12:02 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: Capital Region International, General Mitchell International.