Harry Reid International to Williston Basin International LAS → XWA
888 nautical miles (1,022 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 031°, about 020° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 45 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 67-knot tailwind), arriving about 2:39 pm CDT (19:39 UTC). Right now LAS is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots; XWA is IFR, wind from the northeast (040°) 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. Airlines fly this pair: 59 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 W28W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 30,000 ft, moving from the south at 35 knots, until 8:55 am PDT (15:55 UTC). Near the route, 70 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 121355 MKCW WST 121355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 28W VALID UNTIL 1555Z UT NV FROM 30SSW ELY-20E ILC-70NNE LAS-60ENE BTY-30SSW ELY AREA TS MOV FROM 20035KT. TOPS TO FL300.
- SIGMET W27W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 27,000 ft, moving from the west at 45 knots, until 8:55 am PDT (15:55 UTC). Over the route from 339 to 379 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 121355 MKCW WST 121355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 27W VALID UNTIL 1555Z WY UT ID FROM 40E PIH-20NW BPI-50E SLC-20SW SLC-40E PIH DMSHG AREA TS MOV FROM 26045KT. TOPS TO FL270.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the route from 40 to 878 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 50 to 648 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 120 to 140 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 439 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 10 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 LAS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- BCS3 at 19,000 ft, 8 nm southeast, 6:32 am PDT (13:32 UTC): moderate rime icing, -15 °C. 239 nm along the route, 8 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTA UA /OV DTA038010/TM 1332/FL190/TP BCS3/TA M15/IC MOD RIME 140-190 TOP 200/ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTA
- Where
- 10 nm northeast (038°) of DTA
- Time
- 13:32 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Temperature
- −15 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime from 14,000 ft to 19,000 ft top 200/ZLC
- C56X at 20,000 ft, 9 nm west, 7:25 am PDT (14:25 UTC): moderate turbulence above 20,000 ft. 269 nm along the route, 9 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV FFU205028/TM 1425/FL200/TP C56X/TB MOD 200 /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 28 nm southwest (205°) of FFU
- Time
- 14:25 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C56X
- Turbulence
- moderate at 20,000 ft zlc
- CRJ7 at 16,000 ft, 9 nm east, 6:13 am PDT (13:13 UTC): moderate rime icing from 15,000 ft to 19,000 ft, -13 °C. 269 nm along the route, 9 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV FFU165026/TM 1313/FL160/TP CRJ7/SK TOPS 196/TA M13/IC MOD RIME 150-190/ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 26 nm south (165°) of FFU
- Time
- 13:13 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ7
- Sky
- tops 19,600 ft
- Temperature
- −13 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime 150-190/ZLC
- PC12 at 17,000 ft, 18 nm southeast, 5:40 am PDT (12:40 UTC): moderate rime icing, -13 °C. 279 nm along the route, 18 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PVU UA /OV FFU134026/TM 1240/FL170/TP PC12/TA M13 /IC MOD RIME/ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through PVU
- Where
- 26 nm southeast (134°) of FFU
- Time
- 12:40 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Temperature
- −13 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime/zlc
- A319 at 19,000 ft, 7 nm north, 6:53 am PDT (13:53 UTC): moderate turbulence, moderate rime icing, -12 °C, wind 234° at 38 knots, remarks: during the descent. 289 nm along the route, 7 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV FFU/TM 1353/FL190/TP A319/TA M12/WV 234038/TB MOD TURB/IC MOD RIME/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- over FFU
- Time
- 13:53 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A319
- Temperature
- −12 °C
- Wind
- from 234° at 38 knots
- Turbulence
- moderate turbulence
- Icing
- moderate rime
- Remarks
- during the descent
- B738 at 16,000 ft, 22 nm west, 6:10 am PDT (13:10 UTC): light rime icing, -12 °C, remarks: from 14,000 ft to 16,000 ft. At the departure end, 22 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV LAS270022/TM 1310/FL160/TP B738/TA M12/IC LGT RIME/RM 140-160
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 22 nm west (270°) of LAS
- Time
- 13:10 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Temperature
- −12 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- from 14,000 ft to 16,000 ft
- B38M at 16,000 ft, 25 nm west, 6:06 am PDT (13:06 UTC): light rime icing, -2 °C, remarks: from 13,000 ft to 16,000 ft. At the departure end, 25 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV LAS260025/TM 1306/FL160/TP B38M/TA M02/IC LGT RIME/RM 130-160
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 25 nm west (260°) of LAS
- Time
- 13:06 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Temperature
- −2 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- from 13,000 ft to 16,000 ft
- P28A at 5,400 ft, 15 nm northwest, 7:40 am PDT (14:40 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 15 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
VGT UA /OV LAS316017/TM 1440/FL054/TP P28A/SK BASES 080/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through VGT
- Where
- 17 nm northwest (316°) of LAS
- Time
- 14:40 UTC
- Height
- at 5,400 ft
- Aircraft
- P28A
- Sky
- bases 8,000 ft
- Turbulence
- none
- C172 at 3,000 ft, 7 nm west, 7:32 am PDT (14:32 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 7 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
VGT UA /OV LAS335008/TM 1432/FL030/TP C172/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through VGT
- Where
- 8 nm northwest (335°) of LAS
- Time
- 14:32 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- none
- B737 at 16,000 ft, 29 nm southeast, 6:37 am PDT (13:37 UTC): -10 °C, remarks: produced by skypath. 40 nm along the route, 29 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LSV UA /OV MMM156023 /TM 1337 /FL160 /TP B737 /TA M10 /IC TRACE-LGT-RIME /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
- Report
- a routine report filed through LSV
- Where
- 23 nm southeast (156°) of MMM
- Time
- 13:37 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Temperature
- −10 °C
- Icing
- trace-lgt-rime
- Remarks
- produced by skypath
- C208 at 13,000 ft, 16 nm southeast, 7:27 am PDT (14:27 UTC): light rime icing, -7 °C, remarks: zlawc. 80 nm along the route, 16 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV MMM020020/TM 1427/FL130/TP C208/TA M07/IC LGT RIME/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 20 nm north (020°) of MMM
- Time
- 14:27 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C208
- Temperature
- −7 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- zlawc
- B190 at 14,000 ft, 14 nm southeast, 6:50 am PDT (13:50 UTC): light rime icing, -3 °C. 259 nm along the route, 14 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTA UA /OV DTA034030/TM 1350/FL140/TP B190/TA M03/IC LGT RIME/ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTA
- Where
- 30 nm northeast (034°) of DTA
- Time
- 13:50 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B190
- Temperature
- −3 °C
- Icing
- light rime/zlc
- E75L at 17,000 ft, 12 nm east, 5:20 am PDT (12:20 UTC): light chop turbulence, light rime icing from 15,500 ft to 18,000 ft, -14 °C, remarks: during the descent. 279 nm along the route, 12 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV FFU140020/TM 1220/FL170/TP E75L/TA M14/TB LGTCHOP/IC LGT RIME 180-155/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (140°) of FFU
- Time
- 12:20 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Temperature
- −14 °C
- Turbulence
- lgtchop
- Icing
- light rime from 18,000 ft to 15,500 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- CRJ7 at 12,000 ft, 8 nm southeast, 5:01 am PDT (12:01 UTC): remarks: during the climb DITTI1. 289 nm along the route, 8 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
SLC UA /OV FFU140015/TM 1201/FL120/TP CRJ7/SK VMC BELOW 110/RM DURC DITTI1
- Report
- a routine report filed through SLC
- Where
- 15 nm southeast (140°) of FFU
- Time
- 12:01 UTC
- Height
- at 12,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ7
- Sky
- visual conditions below 11,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb DITTI1
7 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 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 8 forecast points nearest it (LAS, BCE, SLC, RKS, LND, BIL, MLS, DIK). 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 | 250° at 4 kt | −4 kt | 2 °C | 124 kt | 7 h 10 min | 5:04 pm CDT (22:04 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 11 kt | −11 kt | 2 °C | 131 kt | 6 h 47 min | 4:41 pm CDT (21:41 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 17 kt | −17 kt | 1 °C | 137 kt | 6 h 29 min | 4:23 pm CDT (21:23 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 23 kt | −23 kt | -2 °C | 143 kt | 6 h 13 min | 4:07 pm CDT (21:07 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 27 kt | −27 kt | -5 °C | 147 kt | 6 h 02 min | 3:56 pm CDT (20:56 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 210° at 31 kt | −31 kt | -9 °C | 151 kt | 5 h 53 min | 3:47 pm CDT (20:47 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 210° at 35 kt | −35 kt | -13 °C | 155 kt | 5 h 44 min | 3:38 pm CDT (20:38 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 210° at 36 kt | −36 kt | -14 °C | 156 kt | 5 h 42 min | 3:36 pm CDT (20:36 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 56 kt | −56 kt | -26 °C | 176 kt | 5 h 03 min | 2:57 pm CDT (19:57 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 67 kt | −67 kt | -32 °C | 187 kt | 4 h 45 min | 2:39 pm CDT (19:39 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 68 kt | −67 kt | -38 °C | 187 kt | 4 h 45 min | 2:39 pm CDT (19:39 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 62 kt | −62 kt | -44 °C | 182 kt | 4 h 53 min | 2:47 pm CDT (19:47 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 12:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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 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 | 220/15 7° | 210/23 2° | 200/32 -4° | 200/43 -14° | 210/64 -23° | 210/78 -32° | 220/81 -38° | 220/80 -45° | |
| BCE | used from 100 nm out; 79 nm from the line | 200/31 -2° | 190/46 -14° | 210/72 -24° | 210/87 -30° | 220/89 -38° | 220/78 -46° | |||
| SLC | used from 249 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 180/7 | 200/22 2° | 200/30 -4° | 210/47 -16° | 200/73 -27° | 210/81 -32° | 210/71 -37° | 210/55 -43° | |
| RKS | used from 399 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 210/15 | 220/17 -1° | 220/32 -14° | 220/69 -25° | 220/70 -30° | 220/70 -39° | 220/56 -44° | ||
| LND | used from 449 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 220/16 3° | 230/26 -1° | 210/30 -14° | 220/57 -26° | 220/60 -31° | 220/62 -38° | 220/52 -44° | ||
| BIL | used from 599 nm out; 74 nm from the line | L/V | 250/11 -1° | 240/20 -2° | 230/28 -15° | 220/28 -28° | 220/53 -34° | 220/55 -39° | 220/63 -44° | |
| MLS | used from 698 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 320/9 -2° | 270/14 0° | 260/22 -1° | 220/30 -14° | 210/43 -26° | 230/53 -34° | 230/54 -38° | 230/59 -44° | |
| DIK | used from 848 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 330/11 1° | 230/20 4° | 220/22 0° | 230/29 -12° | 240/27 -25° | 240/40 -34° | 230/49 -37° | 240/55 -44° |
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 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, scattered clouds at 18,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,183 ft | 6:56 am PDT (13:56 UTC) |
| MLF Milford, UT | 170 nm out, 14 nm east of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 5,042 ft | 13:52 UTC |
| DTA Delta, UT | 239 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | VFR | from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 4,759 ft | 17:35 UTC |
| PVU Provo, UT | 299 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the east-southeast (120°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 4,496 ft | 13:56 UTC |
| EVW Evanston, WY | 369 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 7,142 ft | 13:53 UTC |
| PNA Pinedale, WY | 469 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,700 feet, overcast at 6,500 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 4,700 ft | 7,096 ft | 14:35 UTC |
| GEY Greybull, WY | 599 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 3,941 ft | 14:04 UTC |
| SHR Sheridan, WY | 639 nm out, 22 nm southeast of the line | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 14 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 4,021 ft | 13:53 UTC |
| MLS Miles City, MT | 748 nm out, 1 nm west of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,600 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 700 ft | 2,634 ft | 14:30 UTC |
| SDY Sidney, MT | 848 nm out, 7 nm east of the line | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain | from the north-northeast (030°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 1,985 ft | 13:56 UTC |
| XWA Williston, ND | destination | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 900 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 8 knots | 3 mi | 600 ft | 2,356 ft | 9:51 am CDT (14:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,142 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At XWA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 2:39 pm CDT (19:39 UTC)
Wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet IFR
The whole forecast for XWA
- From Mon 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 2 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 400 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC) and 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): visibility 1 mile, light rain snow, mist
- From Mon 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility 4 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 500 feet
The forecast for LAS, the departure
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, 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 9 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am PDT (18:00 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
- From Tue 8:00 am PDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, 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
Daylight
Sunset at LAS 6:07 pm PDT (01:07 UTC), at XWA 7:10 pm CDT (00:10 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:41 pm CDT (00:41 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.
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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, Williston Basin International.