Harry Reid International to Las Cruces International LAS → LRU
468 nautical miles (538 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 117°, about 106° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 11 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 27-knot tailwind), arriving about 12:16 am MDT (06:16 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now LAS is VFR, wind from the south (190°) at 10 knots; LRU is VFR, wind calm. 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 ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the first 129 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 239 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 10 to 229 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 60 to 199 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 15,000 ft. Near the route, 80 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 35,000 ft to 45,000 ft. Over the route from 149 to 358 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 298 to 438 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 LAS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E145 at 15,000 ft, 45 nm southwest, 6:45 pm PDT (01:45 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, light rime icing, -9 °C. At the departure end, 45 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV LAS213045/TM 0145/FL150/TP E145/TA M09/TB MOD CHOP/IC LGT RIME
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 45 nm southwest (213°) of LAS
- Time
- 01:45 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Temperature
- −9 °C
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Icing
- light rime
- H25B at 17,000 ft, 30 nm southwest, 7:44 pm PDT (02:44 UTC): light rime icing, -10 °C, remarks: rndrz arrival. At the departure end, 30 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV LAS210030/TM 0244/FL170/TP H25B/TA -10/IC LT RIME/RM RNDRZ ARR
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 30 nm southwest (210°) of LAS
- Time
- 02:44 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- H25B
- Temperature
- -10
- Icing
- lt rime
- Remarks
- rndrz arrival
- B39M at 3,800 ft, 0 nm west, 7:30 pm PDT (02:30 UTC): no turbulence, wind 190° at 21 knots, remarks: during the descent runway 26L las. At the departure end, 0 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV 08006/TM 0230/FL038/TP B39M/WV 19021KT/TB NEG/RM DURD RY26L LAS
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- wind from 080° at 6 knots
- Time
- 02:30 UTC
- Height
- at 3,800 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Wind
- from 190° at 21 knots
- Turbulence
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 26L las
- C172 at 7,200 ft, 9 nm south, 6:06 pm PDT (01:06 UTC): overcast from 7,200 ft to 9,000 ft. 159 nm along the route, 9 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PRC UA /OV 6NE PRC/TM 0106/FL072/TP C172/SK OVC072-TOP090
- Report
- a routine report filed through PRC
- Where
- 6NE prc
- Time
- 01:06 UTC
- Height
- at 7,200 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Sky
- overcast from 7,200 ft, tops 9,000 ft
- PC12 at 14,000 ft, 1 nm north, 6:03 pm PDT (01:03 UTC): light rime icing, remarks: zab/fdcs. 169 nm along the route, 1 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
FLG UA /OV FLG210030/TM 0103/FL140/TP PC12/TA UNK/IC LGT RIME/RM ZAB/FDCS
- Report
- a routine report filed through FLG
- Where
- 30 nm southwest (210°) of FLG
- Time
- 01:03 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Temperature
- UNK
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- zab/fdcs
- A320 at 14,000 ft, 19 nm south, 5:39 pm PDT (00:39 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: zab fdcs. 199 nm along the route, 19 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHX UA /OV PXR005050/TM 0039/FL140/TP A320/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHX
- Where
- 50 nm north (005°) of PXR
- Time
- 00:39 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- zab fdcs
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 5 forecast points nearest it (LAS, PRC, PHX, TUS, ELP). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 230° at 14 kt | −6 kt | 11 °C | 126 kt | 3 h 43 min | 12:48 am MDT (06:48 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 210° at 19 kt | −2 kt | 7 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 50 min | 12:55 am MDT (06:55 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 200° at 22 kt | +2 kt | 7 °C | 118 kt | 3 h 58 min | 1:03 am MDT (07:03 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 200° at 26 kt | +3 kt | 3 °C | 117 kt | 4 h | 1:05 am MDT (07:05 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 33 kt | +1 kt | -1 °C | 119 kt | 3 h 56 min | 1:01 am MDT (07:01 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 210° at 41 kt | −3 kt | -4 °C | 123 kt | 3 h 48 min | 12:53 am MDT (06:53 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 49 kt | −7 kt | -8 °C | 127 kt | 3 h 41 min | 12:46 am MDT (06:46 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 51 kt | −8 kt | -9 °C | 128 kt | 3 h 39 min | 12:44 am MDT (06:44 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 62 kt | −13 kt | -19 °C | 133 kt | 3 h 31 min | 12:36 am MDT (06:36 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 73 kt | −18 kt | -28 °C | 138 kt | 3 h 23 min | 12:28 am MDT (06:28 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 74 kt | −27 kt | -35 °C | 147 kt | 3 h 11 min | 12:16 am MDT (06:16 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 63 kt | −21 kt | -46 °C | 141 kt | 3 h 19 min | 12:24 am MDT (06:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 210/21 10° | 200/18 5° | 200/23 -2° | 210/49 -14° | 210/63 -21° | 220/58 -30° | 220/61 -35° | 210/56 -44° | |
| PRC | used from 99 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 210/25 5° | 200/30 1° | 220/55 -10° | 220/61 -21° | 220/84 -28° | 230/90 -34° | 230/73 -45° | ||
| PHX | used from 249 nm out; 93 nm from the line | 150/5 | 200/21 12° | 200/27 6° | 200/35 3° | 220/58 -8° | 220/69 -19° | 220/87 -26° | 230/93 -35° | 230/79 -47° |
| TUS | used from 298 nm out; 115 nm from the line | 210/13 13° | 200/35 9° | 210/40 5° | 220/50 -7° | 220/59 -18° | 230/79 -26° | 230/84 -35° | 230/84 -48° | |
| ELP | used from 348 nm out; 134 nm from the line | 290/17 | 210/11 13° | 200/18 5° | 220/46 -6° | 230/64 -14° | 230/63 -27° | 240/55 -37° | 240/44 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS Las Vegas, NV | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 feet, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 12,000 ft | 2,183 ft | 7:56 pm PDT (02:56 UTC) |
| BVU Boulder City, NV | 20 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | VFR | variable at 6 knots, gusting to 12 | 10+ mi | none | 2,203 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| IGM Kingman, AZ | 80 nm out, 17 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 9,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 3,448 ft | 02:51 UTC |
| PRC Prescott, AZ | 159 nm out, 14 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 14 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | 3,000 ft | 5,045 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| PAN Payson, AZ | 219 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,100 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 9,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 5,160 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| SOW Show Low, AZ | 279 nm out, 24 nm north of the line | reported, no category | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,415 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| CFT Clifton/Morenci, AZ | 348 nm out, 25 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 3,797 ft | ||||
| SVC Silver City, NM | 408 nm out, 15 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 7,500 feet, overcast at 8,500 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 8,500 ft | 5,445 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| DMN Deming, NM | 438 nm out, 23 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,314 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| LRU Las Cruces, NM | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 9,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 4,456 ft | 8:55 pm MDT (02:55 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,415 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At LRU when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:16 am MDT (06:16 UTC)
Wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for LRU
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 13 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, thunderstorms nearby, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet (thunderheads), a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- From Sun 7:00 pm MDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
The forecast for LAS, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and more above
- From Sun 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 am PDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer 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 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 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 departure end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · security · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 50 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at LAS 6:08 pm PDT (01:08 UTC), at LRU 6:38 pm MDT (00:38 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:03 pm MDT (01:03 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at LRU is before sunrise there (7:09 am MDT (13:09 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: Harry Reid International, Las Cruces International.