Los Angeles International to William P Hobby Airport LAX → HOU
1,205 nautical miles (1,387 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 096°, about 084° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12E). At 120 knots that is 8 h 19 min at the quickest height in today's winds (24,000 ft, a 25-knot tailwind), arriving about 11:13 am CDT (16:13 UTC). Right now LAX is VFR, wind variable at 5 knots; HOU is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 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: 2,408 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 C19C: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 32,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 25 knots, until 1:55 am PDT (08:55 UTC). Over the route from 697 to 717 nm out.
as issued
WSUS32 KKCI 130655 MKCC WST 130655 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 19C VALID UNTIL 0855Z TX NM FROM 70S CME-40WSW INK-60WNW MRF-40SE ELP-70S CME AREA TS MOV FROM 21025KT. TOPS TO FL320.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the route from 20 to 259 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 45,000 ft. Near the route, 518 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft. Near the route, 538 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Near the route, 548 nm along the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 5E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist). Over the last 110 nm of the route.
Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft, over the route from 20 to 259 nm out; AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence (due to mountain wave) from 34,000 ft to 45,000 ft, near the route, 518 nm 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), near the route, 548 nm along 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 14,500 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 LAX.
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 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 10 forecast points nearest it (ONT, BLH, PHX, TUS, ELP, INK, ABI, SAT, CLL, HOU). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 200° at 13 kt | −1 kt | 121 kt | 9 h 58 min | 12:52 pm CDT (17:52 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 210° at 16 kt | −5 kt | 19 °C | 125 kt | 9 h 38 min | 12:32 pm CDT (17:32 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 210° at 18 kt | −5 kt | 12 °C | 125 kt | 9 h 38 min | 12:32 pm CDT (17:32 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 19 kt | −7 kt | 10 °C | 127 kt | 9 h 29 min | 12:23 pm CDT (17:23 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 20 kt | −9 kt | 6 °C | 129 kt | 9 h 20 min | 12:14 pm CDT (17:14 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 23 kt | −12 kt | 2 °C | 132 kt | 9 h 08 min | 12:02 pm CDT (17:02 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 27 kt | −16 kt | -2 °C | 136 kt | 8 h 52 min | 11:46 am CDT (16:46 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 31 kt | −20 kt | -6 °C | 140 kt | 8 h 36 min | 11:30 am CDT (16:30 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 32 kt | −21 kt | -7 °C | 141 kt | 8 h 33 min | 11:27 am CDT (16:27 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 42 kt | −25 kt | -17 °C | 145 kt | 8 h 19 min | 11:13 am CDT (16:13 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 47 kt | −22 kt | -30 °C | 142 kt | 8 h 29 min | 11:23 am CDT (16:23 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 49 kt | −25 kt | -38 °C | 145 kt | 8 h 19 min | 11:13 am CDT (16:13 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 48 kt | −23 kt | -49 °C | 143 kt | 8 h 26 min | 11:20 am CDT (16:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONT | used from 0 nm out; 18 nm from the line | 250/6 | 260/8 3° | 300/15 4° | 310/25 4° | 290/28 -10° | 270/31 -24° | 300/31 -39° | 270/29 -44° | 250/42 -48° |
| BLH | used from 100 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 240/18 | 190/25 9° | 200/34 2° | 240/29 0° | 260/36 -9° | 250/40 -23° | 230/68 -36° | 220/93 -40° | 220/95 -46° |
| PHX | used from 249 nm out; 49 nm from the line | L/V | 210/19 10° | 200/36 5° | 210/40 0° | 220/59 -9° | 220/68 -20° | 220/102 -30° | 220/119 -37° | 220/117 -48° |
| TUS | used from 399 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 220/16 14° | 210/26 7° | 220/32 1° | 220/66 -7° | 220/77 -19° | 220/96 -28° | 220/95 -37° | 220/94 -48° | |
| ELP | used from 498 nm out; 100 nm from the line | 280/21 | 230/15 13° | 200/25 6° | 220/44 -5° | 220/59 -14° | 210/54 -27° | 220/48 -37° | 220/50 -50° | |
| INK | used from 697 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 190/25 22° | 210/16 15° | 220/17 9° | 220/30 -5° | 230/40 -14° | 200/40 -27° | 220/36 -37° | 220/33 -50° | |
| ABI | used from 897 nm out; 93 nm from the line | 210/28 19° | 230/17 17° | 240/11 10° | 240/13 -5° | 240/30 -14° | 220/28 -27° | 220/22 -37° | 250/21 -50° | |
| SAT | used from 946 nm out; 96 nm from the line | 170/26 | 180/17 20° | 180/14 16° | 180/11 10° | 230/9 -5° | 220/16 -14° | 180/9 -29° | 120/12 -39° | 090/27 -52° |
| CLL | used from 1096 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 190/23 | 190/20 19° | 210/15 15° | 230/12 10° | 270/19 -7° | 240/18 -12° | 230/12 -29° | 030/7 -39° | 080/17 -51° |
| HOU | used from 1146 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 190/19 | 190/18 18° | 210/14 14° | 220/6 10° | 320/9 -6° | 250/13 -13° | L/V -30° | 050/12 -40° | 060/25 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles, CA | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 10,000 feet, a few clouds at 15,000 feet | variable at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 127 ft | 11:53 pm PDT (06:53 UTC) |
| FUL Fullerton, CA | 20 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| BLH Blythe, CA | 189 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet | from the west (260°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 399 ft | 06:52 UTC |
| CHD Chandler, AZ | 329 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,243 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| SAD Safford, AZ | 448 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,500 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 9,500 ft | 3,178 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| SVC Silver City, NM | 518 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 7,500 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 5,445 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| INK Wink, TX | 777 nm out, 8 nm north of the line | reported, no category | from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots | none | 2,821 ft | 06:53 UTC | |
| SJT San Angelo, TX | 917 nm out, 19 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,918 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| AUS Austin, TX | 1076 nm out, 7 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,500 feet, a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 1,500 ft | 541 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| TME Houston, TX | 1176 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet | from the south (170°) at 5 knots | 7 mi | 700 ft | 165 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| HOU Houston, TX | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,600 feet, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 22,000 ft | 46 ft | 1:53 am CDT (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,445 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
LAX Los Angeles, CA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KLAX 130653Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 18/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01780072 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLAX
- the station, KLAX
- 130653Z
- observed 11:53 pm PDT (06:53 UTC)
- VRB05KT
- wind light and variable
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW100
- a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- FEW150
- a few clouds at 15,000 feet
- 18/07
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 7 °C (45 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP141
- sea-level pressure 1014.1 hPa
- T01780072
- temperature 17.8 °C (64 °F), dew point 7.2 °C (45 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KLAX 130534Z 1306/1412 32007KT P6SM SKC FM131900 25010KT P6SM SKC FM140200 24006KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KLAX
- the station, KLAX
- 130534Z
- issued 10:34 pm PDT (05:34 UTC)
- 1306/1412 32007KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Mon 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131900 25010KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM140200 24006KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
FUL Fullerton, CA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KFUL 130653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01440111
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KFUL
- the station, KFUL
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 14/11
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2994
- altimeter setting 29.94 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP138
- sea-level pressure 1013.8 hPa
- T01440111
- temperature 14.4 °C (58 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)
BLH Blythe, CA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBLH 130652Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC060 19/07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01940067 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBLH
- the station, KBLH
- 130652Z
- observed 06:52 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 26007KT
- wind from the west at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC060
- overcast at 6,000 feet
- 19/07
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 7 °C (45 °F)
- A2987
- altimeter setting 29.87 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP108
- sea-level pressure 1010.8 hPa
- T01940067
- temperature 19.4 °C (67 °F), dew point 6.7 °C (44 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KBLH 130527Z 1306/1406 25012KT P6SM SCT070 FM131800 34008KT P6SM SKC FM132000 33012G21KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBLH
- the station, KBLH
- 130527Z
- issued 05:27 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 25012KT P6SM SCT070
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- FM131800 34008KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM132000 33012G21KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 20:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
CHD Chandler, AZ
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KCHD 130735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 19/16 A2989 RMK AO2 T01940163 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCHD
- the station, KCHD
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW120
- a few clouds at 12,000 feet
- 19/16
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2989
- altimeter setting 29.89 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01940163
- temperature 19.4 °C (67 °F), dew point 16.3 °C (61 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
SAD Safford, AZ
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSAD 130651Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN095 OVC110 20/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02000117 402720161 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSAD
- the station, KSAD
- 130651Z
- observed 06:51 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT070
- scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- BKN095
- a broken layer at 9,500 feet
- OVC110
- overcast at 11,000 feet
- 20/12
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP098
- sea-level pressure 1009.8 hPa
- T02000117
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- 402720161
- 24-hour highest 27.2 °C (81 °F), lowest 16.1 °C (61 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
SVC Silver City, NM
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSVC 130735Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT075 11/09 A3010 RMK AO2 T01050085
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSVC
- the station, KSVC
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 32003KT
- wind from the northwest at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT075
- scattered clouds at 7,500 feet
- 11/09
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
- A3010
- altimeter setting 30.10 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01050085
- temperature 10.5 °C (51 °F), dew point 8.5 °C (47 °F)
INK Wink, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KINK 130653Z AUTO 15012KT CLR 25/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02500189 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KINK
- the station, KINK
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 15012KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots
- CLR
- clear skies
- 25/19
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP083
- sea-level pressure 1008.3 hPa
- T02500189
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 18.9 °C (66 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KINK 130531Z 1306/1406 15010KT P6SM BKN200 PROB30 1320/1402 VRB15G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KINK
- the station, KINK
- 130531Z
- issued 05:31 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 15010KT P6SM BKN200
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
- PROB30 1320/1402 VRB15G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
- a 30% chance from Tue 20:00 UTC to Wed 02:00 UTC: wind variable at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility 6 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, a broken layer at 5,000 feet (thunderheads)
SJT San Angelo, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSJT 130751Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02280200 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSJT
- the station, KSJT
- 130751Z
- observed 07:51 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19004KT
- wind from the south at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/20
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP109
- sea-level pressure 1010.9 hPa
- T02280200
- temperature 22.8 °C (73 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KSJT 130525Z 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM SKC FM131100 17006KT P6SM BKN015 FM131500 18014G21KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 18015G23KT P6SM FEW040
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSJT
- the station, KSJT
- 130525Z
- issued 05:25 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131100 17006KT P6SM BKN015
- from Tue 11:00 UTC: wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- FM131500 18014G21KT P6SM BKN015
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the south at 14 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- FM131800 18015G23KT P6SM FEW040
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
AUS Austin, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KAUS 130653Z 18007KT 10SM BKN015 BKN110 26/24 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02560239 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KAUS
- the station, KAUS
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- 18007KT
- wind from the south at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN015
- a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- BKN110
- a broken layer at 11,000 feet
- 26/24
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 24 °C (75 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP130
- sea-level pressure 1013.0 hPa
- T02560239
- temperature 25.6 °C (78 °F), dew point 23.9 °C (75 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KAUS 130702Z 1307/1412 17007KT P6SM OVC012 FM131530 18011KT P6SM BKN022 FM131700 17013G23KT P6SM SCT050 FM140400 16011KT P6SM SCT022 FM140700 17007KT P6SM OVC012
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KAUS
- the station, KAUS
- 130702Z
- issued 07:02 UTC on the 13th
- 1307/1412 17007KT P6SM OVC012
- valid from Tue 07:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
- FM131530 18011KT P6SM BKN022
- from Tue 15:30 UTC: wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,200 feet
- FM131700 17013G23KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the south at 13 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM140400 16011KT P6SM SCT022
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,200 feet
- FM140700 17007KT P6SM OVC012
- from Wed 07:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
TME Houston, TX
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KTME 130735Z AUTO 17005KT 7SM BKN007 26/26 A2998 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KTME
- the station, KTME
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 17005KT
- wind from the south at 5 knots
- 7SM
- visibility 7 miles
- BKN007
- a broken layer at 700 feet
- 26/26
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 26 °C (79 °F)
- A2998
- altimeter setting 29.98 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
HOU Houston, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KHOU 130653Z 15005KT 10SM FEW016 SCT090 BKN220 27/26 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02720261
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHOU
- the station, KHOU
- 130653Z
- observed 1:53 am CDT (06:53 UTC)
- 15005KT
- wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW016
- a few clouds at 1,600 feet
- SCT090
- scattered clouds at 9,000 feet
- BKN220
- a broken layer at 22,000 feet
- 27/26
- temperature 27 °C (81 °F), dew point 26 °C (79 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP153
- sea-level pressure 1015.3 hPa
- T02720261
- temperature 27.2 °C (81 °F), dew point 26.1 °C (79 °F)
TAF KHOU 130520Z 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220 FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KHOU
- the station, KHOU
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, a few clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 22,000 feet
- FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035
- from Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
- from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
At HOU when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:13 am CDT (16:13 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for HOU
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,500 feet, a few clouds at 7,000 feet and more above
- From Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
The forecast for LAX, the departure
- From Mon 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Tue 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Tue 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
HOU: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KHOU 130520Z 1306/1406 16009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW070 BKN220 FM131000 15004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 FM131600 16010G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM140000 15011KT P6SM BKN100
LAX: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KLAX 130534Z 1306/1412 32007KT P6SM SKC FM131900 25010KT P6SM SKC FM140200 24006KT P6SM SKC
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 5 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · ZLA
- 6/4240 SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local 12 nm from the route, 927 nm along the route · security · until 1 November · ZFW
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
LAX: 74 notices in force, 6 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Airport closed to non scheduled transient general aviation aircraft except 24HR prior permission required contact Atlantic aviation 310-258-9884 or Signature aviation 310-410-9605 until Fri 28 May, 9:00 am PDT (16:00 UTC) · LAX 05/277
as issued
!LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600
- closed Taxiway L between runway 07L/25R and taxiway A closed daily 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT until Wed 14 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · Daily:0730-1330~DLY 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT · LAX 10/036
as issued
!LAX 10/036 LAX TWY L BTN RWY 07L/25R AND TWY A CLSD DLY 0730-1330 2610130730-2610141330
- closed Taxiway H8 between runway 07R/25L and taxiway H closed daily 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT until Wed 14 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · Daily:0730-1330~DLY 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT · LAX 10/038
as issued
!LAX 10/038 LAX TWY H8 BTN RWY 07R/25L AND TWY H CLSD DLY 0730-1330 2610130730-2610141330
- closed Taxiway H between taxiway Q and taxiway H7 closed daily 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT until Wed 14 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · Daily:0730-1330~DLY 12:30 am PDT to 6:30 am PDT · LAX 10/034
as issued
!LAX 10/034 LAX TWY H BTN TWY Q AND TWY H7 CLSD DLY 0730-1330 2610130730-2610141330
HOU: 58 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. runway 04/22 closed runway 13L/31R closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway K between Southwest maintenance Ramp and Galaxy Ramp closed until Tue 29 Dec, 5:00 pm CST (23:00 UTC) · HOU 10/054
as issued
!HOU 10/054 HOU TWY K BTN SOUTHWEST MAINT RAMP AND GALAXY RAMP CLSD 2610052101-2612292300
- closed Taxiway C between taxiway K and taxiway L closed except for Signature FLT Support Customers until Sat 17 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · HOU 10/027
as issued
!HOU 10/027 HOU TWY C BTN TWY K AND TWY L CLSD EXC FOR SIGNATURE FLT SUPPORT CUSTOMERS 2610020645-2610172359
- closed Taxiway C between taxiway Z and Signature Ramp closed until Sat 17 Oct, 9:30 am CDT (14:30 UTC) · HOU 10/012
as issued
!HOU 10/012 HOU TWY C BTN TWY Z AND SIGNATURE RAMP CLSD 2610011444-2610171430
- closed Taxiway R closed until Sun 1 Nov, 9:30 am CST (15:30 UTC) · HOU 10/004
as issued
!HOU 10/004 HOU TWY R CLSD 2610011430-2611011530
156 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 08 outer marker out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 2:11 pm PDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · BUR 04/012
as issued
!BUR 04/012 BUR NAV ILS RWY 08 OM U/S 2604021206-2610132111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2018-AWP-13411-OE) 33°53′N 118°14′W (0.1 nautical miles northwest CPM) 131 ft (39 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:30 am PDT (14:30 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CPM 10/010
as issued
!HHR 10/010 CPM OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2018-AWP-13411-OE) 335328N1181444W (0.1NM NW CPM) 131FT (39FT AGL) U/S 2610021431-2610171430
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1219850) 33°47′N 118°08′W (1.7 nautical miles south LGB) 334.3FT (165.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · LGB 09/114
as issued
!LGB 09/114 LGB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1219850) 334725.60N1180855.10W (1.7NM S LGB) 334.3FT (165.0FT AGL) U/S 2609282231-2610312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1033920) 33°47′N 118°09′W (1.2 nautical miles SSW LGB) 519.4FT (165.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · LGB 09/113
as issued
!LGB 09/113 LGB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1033920) 334758.00N1180947.20W (1.2NM SSW LGB) 519.4FT (165.0FT AGL) U/S 2609282228-2610312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1052529) 34°02′N 117°58′W (4.1 nautical miles southeast EMT) 782.8FT (489.8FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 9:20 am PDT (16:20 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · EMT 10/008
as issued
!EMT 10/008 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1052529) 340200.80N1175859.00W (4.1NM SE EMT) 782.8FT (489.8FT AGL) U/S 2610021620-2610171620
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2020-AWP-4763-OE) 33°57′N 117°51′W (7.8 nautical miles northeast FUL) 1,064 ft (201 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · FUL 10/001
as issued
!FUL 10/001 FUL OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2020-AWP-4763-OE) 335737N1175157W (7.8NM NE FUL) 1064FT (201FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1215353) 33°52′N 117°36′W (1.0 nautical miles south AJO) 732.0FT (65.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 10 Jan, 7:28 am PST (15:28 UTC) · on the line, 40 nm along · AJO 10/006
as issued
!AJO 10/006 AJO OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1215353) 335253.60N1173617.90W (1.0NM S AJO) 732.0FT (65.0FT AGL) U/S 2610121428-2701101528
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Wed 27 Oct 2027, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 13 nm off the line · ELB 10/038
as issued
!RAL 10/038 ELB NAV DME U/S 2610042309-2710272359EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 33°53′N 117°44′W (8.4 nautical miles west AJO) 1,276 ft (138 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 3:00 pm PST (23:00 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · AJO 08/006
as issued
!AJO 08/006 AJO OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 335322.53N1174452.25W (8.4NM W AJO) 1276FT (138FT AGL) U/S 2608251154-2611242300
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26R category II/III not authorized until Wed 30 Dec, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ONT 06/074
as issued
!ONT 06/074 ONT NAV ILS RWY 26R CAT II/III NA 2606250734-2612302359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26L inner marker out of service until Mon 15 Nov 2027, 1:11 pm PST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ONT 04/062
as issued
!ONT 04/062 ONT NAV ILS RWY 26L IM U/S 2604152229-2711152111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1250111) 33°59′N 117°25′W (0.9 nautical miles west RIR) 961.0FT (65.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 2 Jan, 1:58 am PST (09:58 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · RIR 10/035
as issued
!RAL 10/035 RIR OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1250111) 335914.50N1172543.00W (0.9NM W RIR) 961.0FT (65.9FT AGL) U/S 2610040858-2701020958
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2022-AWP-14879-OE) 33°54′N 117°28′W (3.2 nautical miles SSW RAL) 807 ft (91 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 8 Dec, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · RAL 09/030
as issued
!RAL 09/030 RAL OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2022-AWP-14879-OE) 335409N1172822W (3.2NM SSW RAL) 807FT (91FT AGL) U/S 2609090815-2612082359
- Navigation aid VOR out of service until Thu 28 Jan, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · HDF 07/187
as issued
!RAL 07/187 HDF NAV VOR U/S 2607312020-2701282359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1271592) 33°44′N 117°00′W (0.8 nautical miles east HMT) 1589.9FT (67.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 6:46 am PDT (13:46 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · HMT 10/013
as issued
!RAL 10/013 HMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1271592) 334402.90N1170025.70W (0.8NM E HMT) 1589.9FT (67.9FT AGL) U/S 2610021346-2610171346
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Sun 31 Jan, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 110 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · TRM 09/014
as issued
!TRM 09/014 TRM NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2609301704-2701312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2011-AWP-6805-OE) 33°39′N 115°40′W (1.7 nautical miles east L77) 2,028 ft (161 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:31 am PDT (14:31 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · L77 10/023
as issued
!RAL 10/023 L77 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2011-AWP-6805-OE) 333926N1154036W (1.7NM E L77) 2028FT (161FT AGL) U/S 2610021432-2610171431
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2011-AWP-6794-OE) 33°38′N 115°43′W (1.4 nautical miles southwest L77) 1,944 ft (183 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:31 am PDT (14:31 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · L77 10/020
as issued
!RAL 10/020 L77 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2011-AWP-6794-OE) 333856N1154350W (1.4NM SW L77) 1944FT (183FT AGL) U/S 2610021432-2610171431
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2011-AWP-6799-OE) 33°39′N 115°42′W (0.8 nautical miles southeast L77) 2,110 ft (185 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:31 am PDT (14:31 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · L77 10/022
as issued
!RAL 10/022 L77 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2011-AWP-6799-OE) 333909N1154215W (0.8NM SE L77) 2110FT (185FT AGL) U/S 2610021432-2610171431
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2011-AWP-6797-OE) 33°39′N 115°42′W (0.9 nautical miles south L77) 2,289 ft (162 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:31 am PDT (14:31 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · L77 10/021
as issued
!RAL 10/021 L77 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2011-AWP-6797-OE) 333903N1154255W (0.9NM S L77) 2289FT (162FT AGL) U/S 2610021432-2610171431
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2021-AWP-19015-OE) 33°36′N 114°39′W (3.0 nautical miles ESE BLH) 392 ft (129 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · BLH 07/006
as issued
!BLH 07/006 BLH OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2021-AWP-19015-OE) 333633N1143931W (3.0NM ESE BLH) 392FT (129FT AGL) U/S 2607162022-2610142359
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 3:00 pm PST (23:00 UTC), estimated · 279 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BXK 10/063
as issued
!PRC 10/063 BXK NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2610071616-2612022300EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1058334) 33°25′N 112°38′W (2.6 nautical miles east BXK) 1298.9FT (254.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 25 Dec, 7:37 am PST (15:37 UTC) · 289 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · BXK 08/271
as issued
!PRC 08/271 BXK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1058334) 332522.20N1123804.40W (2.6NM E BXK) 1298.9FT (254.9FT AGL) U/S 2608271537-2612251537
- Navigation aid TACAN out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC), estimated · 329 nm along the route, 19 nm off the line · TFD 10/061
as issued
!PRC 10/061 TFD NAV TACAN U/S 2610071614-2610212300EST
- Navigation aid TACAN out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC) · 329 nm along the route, 19 nm off the line · TFD 09/227
as issued
!PRC 09/227 TFD NAV TACAN U/S 2609221416-2610302300
- Navigation aid ILS runway 03 outer marker out of service until Mon 20 Mar 2028, 2:11 pm PDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 717 nm along the route, 27 nm off the line · CNM 07/020
as issued
!CNM 07/020 CNM NAV ILS RWY 03 OM U/S 2607301311-2803202111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1315184) 31°49′N 103°38′W (22.4 nautical miles west INK) 3,190 ft (295 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 5 Jan, 1:39 pm PST (21:39 UTC) · 757 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · INK 10/001
as issued
!INK 10/001 INK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1315184) 314925.72N1033806.48W (22.4NM W INK) 3190FT (295FT AGL) U/S 2610072039-2701052139
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1247014) 31°32′N 103°05′W (10.1 nautical miles WSW E01) 2979.0FT (350.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 10:27 pm PST (06:27 UTC) · 787 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · E01 09/066
as issued
!SJT 09/066 E01 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1247014) 313225.80N1030555.40W (10.1NM WSW E01) 2979.0FT (350.1FT AGL) U/S 2609090527-2612080627
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1277697) 31°35′N 102°53′W (1.0 nautical miles ENE E01) 2777.9FT (159.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 23 Oct, 8:45 pm PDT (03:45 UTC) · 797 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · E01 10/122
as issued
!SJT 10/122 E01 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1277697) 313521.70N1025325.10W (1.0NM ENE E01) 2777.9FT (159.8FT AGL) U/S 2610090445-2610240345
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR Unknown) 31°28′N 102°20′W (3.6 nautical miles northeast E13) 2,612 ft ( Unknown above ground level) out of service until Mon 22 Feb, 11:25 am PST (19:25 UTC) · 827 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · E13 08/234
as issued
!SJT 08/234 E13 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 312839.50N1022025.50W (3.6NM NE E13) 2612FT ( UNKNOWN AGL) U/S 2608211928-2702221925
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes 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 LAX 6:21 pm PDT (01:21 UTC), at HOU 6:52 pm CDT (23:52 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:16 pm CDT (00:16 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
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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.
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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: Los Angeles International, William P Hobby Airport.
