Laramie Regional to Reno/Tahoe International LAR → RNO
653 nautical miles (751 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 265°, about 252° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 6 h 10 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 14-knot headwind), arriving about 12:35 am PDT (07:35 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now LAR is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots; RNO is VFR, wind from the north (360°) at 14 knots, gusting to 22. 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
- SIGMET 3W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 8:55 pm MDT (02:55 UTC). Near the route, at the departure end.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 3W VALID UNTIL 0255Z MT WY FROM 10WSW MLS-70E DDY-20N LAR-50E BPI-30NE BIL-10WSW MLS AREA TS MOV FROM 22040KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- SIGMET 1W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 8:55 pm MDT (02:55 UTC). Near the route, 89 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 1W VALID UNTIL 0255Z CO NM WY AZ UT FROM 40NNW CHE-40WNW TBE-60WNW CME-40N SJN-40ESE MTU-40NNW CHE AREA SEV TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340. WIND GUSTS TO 60KT POSS.
- SIGMET 5W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 33,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 8:55 pm MDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 415 to 534 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 120055 MKCW WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 5W VALID UNTIL 0255Z NV FROM 10NNE BAM-40WSW BVL-60SW ELY-10SE OAL-30WNW OAL-10NNE BAM AREA TS MOV FROM 23020KT. TOPS TO FL330.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 494 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 326 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 20 to 465 nm out.
- 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 route from 40 to 297 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 99 to 148 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 168 to 583 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 LAR.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent BCS3 at 5,400 ft, 32 nm south, 5:35 pm MDT (23:35 UTC): remarks: wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final. 277 nm along the route, 32 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UUA /OV PVU310001/TM 2335/FL054/TP BCS3/RM WIND SHEAR 10 KT GAIN 1000 AGL ON FINAL
- Report
- an urgent report filed through PVU
- Where
- 1 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:35 UTC
- Height
- at 5,400 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- wind shear 10 knots gain 1000 above ground on final
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 30 nm south, 6:47 pm MDT (00:47 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-13. At the departure end, 30 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG010052/TM 0047/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB COSN MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-13
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- 52 nm north (010°) of RLG
- Time
- 00:47 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- cosn moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-13
- A21N at 33,000 ft, 40 nm south, 4:35 pm MDT (22:35 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: mountain wave +25-30KTS. 79 nm along the route, 40 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2235/FL330/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM MTN WAVE +25-30KTS
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- over CHE
- Time
- 22:35 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- mountain wave +25-30KTS
- A339 at 16,000 ft, 31 nm north, 5:35 pm MDT (23:35 UTC): moderate chop turbulence up to 16,000 ft, remarks: during the climb zlc. 277 nm along the route, 31 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
OGD UA /OV OGD063012/TM 2335/FL160/TP A339/TB MOD CHOP 160 BLO/RM DURC /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through OGD
- Where
- 12 nm northeast (063°) of OGD
- Time
- 23:35 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A339
- Turbulence
- moderate chop at 16,000 ft below
- Remarks
- during the climb zlc
- PA44 at 6,000 ft, 31 nm south, 5:25 pm MDT (23:25 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: runway in sight at at 6,400 ft. 277 nm along the route, 31 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV PVU310002/TM 2325/FL060/TP PA44/TB MOD /RM RWY IN SIGHT AT 064
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 2 nm northwest (310°) of PVU
- Time
- 23:25 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PA44
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- runway in sight at at 6,400 ft
- E75L at 14,500 ft, 28 nm north, 5:05 pm MDT (23:05 UTC): moderate turbulence up to 15,800 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the climb zlc. 277 nm along the route, 28 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
OGD UA /OV OGD086008/TM 2305/FL145/TP E75L/WX +RA/TB MOD 158 BLO/RM DURC /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through OGD
- Where
- 8 nm east (086°) of OGD
- Time
- 23:05 UTC
- Height
- at 14,500 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate at 15,800 ft below
- Remarks
- during the climb zlc
- B739 at 11,000 ft, 7 nm northwest, 4:40 pm MDT (22:40 UTC): moderate turbulence, no icing, -4 °C, wind 180° at 40 knots, remarks: during the descent. 297 nm along the route, 7 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV TCH240014/TM 2240/FL110/TP B739/TA M04/WV 180040/TB CONT MOD /IC NEG/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 14 nm southwest (240°) of TCH
- Time
- 22:40 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Temperature
- −4 °C
- Wind
- from 180° at 40 knots
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent
- CRJ2 at 29,000 ft, 27 nm north, 4:37 pm MDT (22:37 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-34. At the departure end, 27 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
CYS UA /OV CYS286065/TM 2237/FL290/TP CRJ2/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
- Report
- a routine report filed through CYS
- Where
- 65 nm west (286°) of CYS
- Time
- 22:37 UTC
- Height
- at 29,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- light chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-34
- PC12 , 28 nm south, 4:33 pm MDT (22:33 UTC): remarks: ZDVWC-14. 59 nm along the route, 28 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE030020/TM 2233/FLFL28/TP PC12/SK TOP280/RM ZDVWC-14
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- 20 nm northeast (030°) of CHE
- Time
- 22:33 UTC
- Height
- at 2,800 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP280
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-14
- B39M at 28,000 ft, 40 nm south, 4:27 pm MDT (22:27 UTC): light turbulence, -30 °C, remarks: ZDVWC-14. 79 nm along the route, 40 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2227/FL280/TP B39M/TA M30/TB CONS LGT -OCNL MOD/IC T-LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-14
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- over CHE
- Time
- 22:27 UTC
- Height
- at 28,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Temperature
- −30 °C
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate
- Icing
- t-lgt rime
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-14
- UAL2395 at 37,000 ft, 32 nm north, 6:58 pm MDT (00:58 UTC): no turbulence, wind 240° at 70 knots. 148 nm along the route, 32 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL2395 4135N 10900W 0058 F370 240/070KT TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- A321 at 10,000 ft, 13 nm south, 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): light chop turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the descent. 287 nm along the route, 13 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV TCH165020/TM 0000/FL100/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 20 nm south (165°) of TCH
- Time
- 00:00 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- light chop
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent
- BCS1 at 12,500 ft, 22 nm north, 5:09 pm MDT (23:09 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: during the climb from 8,000 ft to 12,500 ft. 287 nm along the route, 22 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV TCH350015/TM 2309/FL125/TP BCS1/TB LGT TO MOD TURB/RM DURC 080-125
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 15 nm north (350°) of TCH
- Time
- 23:09 UTC
- Height
- at 12,500 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS1
- Turbulence
- light to moderate turbulence
- Remarks
- during the climb from 8,000 ft to 12,500 ft
- PRM1 at 21,000 ft, 50 nm south, 7:03 pm MDT (01:03 UTC): light rime icing, -15 °C. 297 nm along the route, 50 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV FFU180025/TM 0103/FL210/TP PRM1/TA M15/IC LGT RIME /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 25 nm south (180°) of FFU
- Time
- 01:03 UTC
- Height
- at 21,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PRM1
- Temperature
- −15 °C
- Icing
- light rime zlc
2 more routine reports are on the map.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 (DEN, RKS, SLC, ELY, BAM, RNO). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 ft | 210° at 24 kt | +14 kt | 6 °C | 106 kt | 6 h 10 min | 12:35 am PDT (07:35 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 210° at 34 kt | +22 kt | 2 °C | 98 kt | 6 h 40 min | 1:05 am PDT (08:05 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 210° at 43 kt | +29 kt | -2 °C | 91 kt | 7 h 11 min | 1:36 am PDT (08:36 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 210° at 44 kt | +30 kt | -6 °C | 90 kt | 7 h 15 min | 1:40 am PDT (08:40 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 210° at 46 kt | +31 kt | -9 °C | 89 kt | 7 h 20 min | 1:45 am PDT (08:45 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 210° at 48 kt | +31 kt | -13 °C | 89 kt | 7 h 20 min | 1:45 am PDT (08:45 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 53 kt | +32 kt | -24 °C | 88 kt | 7 h 25 min | 1:50 am PDT (08:50 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 61 kt | +47 kt | -30 °C | 73 kt | 8 h 57 min | 3:22 am PDT (10:22 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 68 kt | +57 kt | -36 °C | 63 kt | 10 h 22 min | 4:47 am PDT (11:47 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 68 kt | +59 kt | -44 °C | 61 kt | 10 h 42 min | 5:07 am PDT (12:07 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | used from 0 nm out; 110 nm from the line | 190/31 16° | 210/32 7° | 240/41 -8° | 230/47 -21° | 240/56 -32° | 250/65 -37° | 250/61 -47° | ||
| RKS | used from 49 nm out; 83 nm from the line | 190/43 | 210/65 3° | 210/57 -9° | 210/56 -21° | 210/47 -33° | 230/63 -37° | 240/77 -46° | ||
| SLC | used from 198 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 280/8 | 210/39 5° | 210/52 -1° | 200/50 -11° | 200/56 -23° | 220/61 -28° | 230/73 -37° | 230/73 -45° | |
| ELY | used from 396 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 210/20 4° | 240/21 -1° | 230/37 -13° | 200/58 -25° | 220/73 -27° | 220/73 -36° | 220/69 -44° | ||
| BAM | used from 445 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 270/8 4° | 230/27 -4° | 220/49 -18° | 210/52 -26° | 220/77 -29° | 220/71 -33° | 220/63 -43° | ||
| RNO | used from 593 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 320/7 | 260/13 1° | 230/21 -7° | 210/38 -17° | 220/43 -26° | 230/54 -29° | 230/59 -32° | 230/54 -41° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR Laramie, WY | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 7,283 ft | 6:53 pm MDT (00:53 UTC) |
| SAA Saratoga, WY | 49 nm out, 13 nm north of the line | reported, no category | from the south (170°) at 11 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 7,014 ft | 01:10 UTC |
| DWX Dixon, WY | 79 nm out, 9 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, overcast at 6,500 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southeast (160°) at 15 knots, gusting to 28 | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 6,548 ft | 01:15 UTC |
| SLC Salt Lake City, UT | 287 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 800 feet, scattered clouds at 1,700 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the east-northeast (070°) at 3 knots | 6 mi | 5,000 ft | 4,230 ft | 01:11 UTC |
| ENV Wendover, UT | 376 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,236 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| SPZ Silver Springs, NV | 633 nm out, 12 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 4,265 ft | ||||
| RNO Reno, NV | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 9,000 feet | from the north (360°) at 14 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | none | 4,414 ft | 5:55 pm PDT (00:55 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,283 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At RNO when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:35 am PDT (07:35 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for RNO
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm PDT (05:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am PDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for LAR, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 10:00 pm MDT (04:00 UTC): wind variable at 30 knots, gusting to 45, visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 5,000 feet (thunderheads)
- From Sun 10:00 pm MDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am MDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at LAR 6:26 pm MDT (00:26 UTC), at RNO 6:24 pm PDT (01:24 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:51 pm PDT (01:51 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at RNO is before sunrise there (7:05 am PDT (14:05 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: Laramie Regional, Reno/Tahoe International.