Harry Reid International to Santa Barbara Municipal LAS → SBA
250 nautical miles (288 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 248°, about 237° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 2 h 36 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 24-knot headwind), arriving about 3:15 pm PDT (22:15 UTC). Right now LAS is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 knots, gusting to 23; SBA is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools.
The route the straight line, the warnings it crosses, 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 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Near the route, at the departure end.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 116 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 16,000 ft. Over the first 29 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 58 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 144 nm along the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 6E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 164 nm along 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 the departure.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- A321 at 22,000 ft, 37 nm east, 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): moderate rime icing, -22 °C. At the departure end, 37 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV BLD090022/TM 1900/FL220/TP A321/TA M22/IC MOD RIME/RM -/ZLAWC111904 AWC-WEB
- A319 at 19,000 ft, 37 nm northwest, 11:39 am PDT (18:39 UTC): moderate rime icing, -19 °C. 39 nm along the route, 37 nm northwest of the line.
as filed
TPH UA /OV BTY120035/TM 1839/FL190/TP A319/TA M19/IC MOD RIME/RM -/ZLAWC111846 AWC-WEB
- A321 at 13,800 ft, 37 nm east, 12:27 pm PDT (19:27 UTC): light rime icing, -5 °C. At the departure end, 37 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS060037/TM 1927/FL138/TP A321/TA M05/IC LT RIME/RM DURD 160-140 CHOWW STAR RY26
- B738 at 10,000 ft, 31 nm east, 12:16 pm PDT (19:16 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 31 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS067031/TM 1916/FL100/TP B738/TB SMOOTH/RM DURD CHOWW STAR RY26
- B38M at 11,000 ft, 30 nm east, 12:10 pm PDT (19:10 UTC): no turbulence, light rain. At the departure end, 30 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS064030/TM 1910/FL110/TP B38M/WX -RA/TB NEG/RM DURD CHOWW STAR RY19 TRANSITION
- B752 at 15,000 ft, 13 nm northeast, 12:06 pm PDT (19:06 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 13 nm northeast of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS050013/TM 1906/FL150/TP B752/TB SMOOTH/RM DURC GIDGT SID
- B737 at 5,500 ft, 11 nm east, 11:50 am PDT (18:50 UTC): a routine report. At the departure end, 11 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS080011/TM 1850/FL055/TP B737/SK B055/RM 11 MILE FINAL 26L
- E135 at 16,000 ft, 30 nm east, 11:24 am PDT (18:24 UTC): light rime icing from 16,000 ft to 17,500 ft, -10 °C. At the departure end, 30 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV LAS065030/TM 1824/FL160/TP E135/TA M10/IC LGT RIME 160-175/RM -/ZLAWC111840 AWC-WEB
- E300 at 3,500 ft, 11 nm northwest, 11:20 am PDT (18:20 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed
VGT UA /OV LAS318011/TM 1820/FL035/TP E300/TB NEG
- F900 at 33,000 ft, 32 nm east, 11:19 am PDT (18:19 UTC): light to moderate rime icing from 23,000 ft to 25,000 ft, -22 °C. At the departure end, 32 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV BLD040021/TM 1819/FL330/TP F900/TA M22/IC LGT-MOD RIME 230-250/RM GIDGT DEP DURC -/ZLAWC111839 AWC-WEB
- B738 at 3,800 ft, 5 nm east, 11:18 am PDT (18:18 UTC): light chop turbulence. At the departure end, 5 nm east of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV KLAS080005/TM 1818/FL038/TP B738/TB LIGHT CHOP/RM DURD
- A320 at 2,500 ft, 0 nm southeast, 10:21 am PDT (17:21 UTC): wind 180° at 32 knots. At the departure end, 0 nm southeast of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV KLAS/TM 1721/FL025/TP A320/WV 18032KT/RM WIND SHEAR OV 26L. COR ALT AND WIND. ZLA CWSU
- A320 at 500 ft, 0 nm southeast, 10:21 am PDT (17:21 UTC): a routine report. At the departure end, 0 nm southeast of the line.
as filed
LAS UA /OV KLAS/TM 1721/FL005/TP A320/WV 18023G32/RM WIND SHEAR REPORTED OVER RWY 26L
- 0C12 climbing, 10 nm northwest, 9:48 am PDT (16:48 UTC): light chop turbulence. At the departure end, 10 nm northwest of the line.
as filed
VGT UA /OV LAS321010/TM 1648/FLUNKN/TP 0C12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC. COR ALT. ZLA CWSU
13 more routine reports are on the map.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 14:00–21:00 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 route from the 3 forecast points nearest the line (LAS, WJF, SBA). 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 | 230° at 25 kt | +24 kt | 10 °C | 96 kt | 2 h 36 min | 3:15 pm PDT (22:15 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 230° at 26 kt | +25 kt | 9 °C | 95 kt | 2 h 38 min | 3:17 pm PDT (22:17 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | +25 kt | 6 °C | 95 kt | 2 h 38 min | 3:17 pm PDT (22:17 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 230° at 26 kt | +25 kt | 3 °C | 95 kt | 2 h 38 min | 3:17 pm PDT (22:17 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 220° at 27 kt | +25 kt | -1 °C | 95 kt | 2 h 38 min | 3:17 pm PDT (22:17 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 28 kt | +26 kt | -5 °C | 94 kt | 2 h 40 min | 3:19 pm PDT (22:19 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 220° at 29 kt | +26 kt | -9 °C | 94 kt | 2 h 40 min | 3:19 pm PDT (22:19 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 30 kt | +27 kt | -12 °C | 93 kt | 2 h 41 min | 3:20 pm PDT (22:20 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 37 kt | +31 kt | -20 °C | 89 kt | 2 h 49 min | 3:28 pm PDT (22:28 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 44 kt | +39 kt | -25 °C | 81 kt | 3 h 05 min | 3:44 pm PDT (22:44 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 50 kt | +46 kt | -35 °C | 74 kt | 3 h 23 min | 4:02 pm PDT (23:02 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 54 kt | +50 kt | -45 °C | 70 kt | 3 h 34 min | 4:13 pm PDT (23:13 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 12:00 UTC; valid on the 11th at 18:00 UTC for use 14:00 to 21:00 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 route (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. Other speeds: 90 · 110 · 130 · 160 · 200 · 250 · 300 · 420 knots.
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; 24 nm from the line | 240/34 10° | 230/35 6° | 210/33 1° | 210/36 -11° | 200/44 -20° | 220/46 -25° | 230/58 -34° | 230/60 -45° | |
| WJF | used from 96 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 230/27 9° | 250/20 5° | 240/22 -1° | 230/27 -13° | 220/35 -21° | 220/43 -25° | 220/49 -35° | 220/54 -45° | |
| SBA | used from 193 nm out; 34 nm from the line | L/V | 210/12 10° | 230/22 4° | 230/27 -2° | 230/28 -13° | 230/33 -19° | 220/41 -26° | 220/40 -35° | 220/44 -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 of the route
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS Las Vegas, NV | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 6,500 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 2,183 ft | 11:56 am PDT (18:56 UTC) |
| MHV Mojave, CA | 154 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 15,000 feet, a broken layer at 19,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 17 knots, gusting to 26 | 10+ mi | 15,000 ft | 2,801 ft | 18:35 UTC |
| WJF Lancaster, CA | 173 nm out, 16 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 26 knots, gusting to 37 | 10+ mi | none | 2,350 ft | 18:56 UTC |
| SZP Santa Paula, CA | 222 nm out, 21 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 250 ft | ||||
| SBA Santa Barbara, CA | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 13 ft | 11:53 am PDT (18:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,801 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the route.
At the destination when you get there SBA's forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:15 pm PDT (22:15 UTC)
Wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SBA
- From Sun 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Sun 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): light rain showers
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): light rain showers
The forecast for LAS, the departure
- From Sun 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC) and 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 3,000 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 24 knots, gusting to 34, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a few clouds at 4,000 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and more above
- 30% chance between Sun 3:00 pm PDT (22:00 UTC) and 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): visibility 6 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, a broken layer at 4,000 feet (thunderheads), overcast at 6,000 feet
- From Sun 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south at 14 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 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, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the route or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · security · starts Tuesday 13 October · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at LAS 6:08 pm PDT (01:08 UTC), at SBA 6:28 pm PDT (01:28 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:54 pm PDT (01:54 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. The route is the straight line between the two airports; airways, terrain and airspace are not considered. The two ends in detail: Harry Reid International and Santa Barbara Municipal.