Arnold Palmer Regional to Portland International Jetport LBE → PWM
454 nautical miles (522 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 061°, about 071° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 07 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 26-knot tailwind), arriving about 9:08 am EDT (13:08 UTC). Right now LBE is IFR, wind from the west (260°) at 4 knots; PWM 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: 1 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 SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the whole route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 6,000 ft. Near the route, at the departure end.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, mist). Over the first 385 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 24,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 325 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing from 12,000 ft to 24,000 ft. Over the last 108 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 LBE.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- A321 at 9,500 ft, 49 nm southeast, 5:05 am EDT (09:05 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: moderate turbulence during the descent jfund arrival from from 9,500 ft to 7,000 ft, smooth below. 394 nm along the route, 49 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BOS UA /OV BOS350010/TM 0905/FL095/TP A321/TB MOD/RM MOD TB DURD JFUND ARR FROM 095-070, SMOOTH BELOW
- Report
- a routine report filed through BOS
- Where
- 10 nm north (350°) of BOS
- Time
- 09:05 UTC
- Height
- at 9,500 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- moderate turbulence during the descent jfund arrival from from 9,500 ft to 7,000 ft, smooth below
- GL7T at 1,500 ft, 24 nm west, 5:02 am EDT (09:02 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 24 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
AGC UA /OV KAGC/TM 0902/FL015/TP GL7T/SK B015
- Report
- a routine report filed through AGC
- Where
- over KAGC
- Time
- 09:02 UTC
- Height
- at 1,500 ft
- Aircraft
- GL7T
- Sky
- B015
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 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 6 forecast points nearest it (AGC, PSB, AVP, ALB, BOS, PWM). 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 | 350° at 16 kt | +5 kt | 115 kt | 3 h 57 min | 9:58 am EDT (13:58 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 360° at 16 kt | +8 kt | 12 °C | 112 kt | 4 h 03 min | 10:04 am EDT (14:04 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 350° at 18 kt | +6 kt | 9 °C | 114 kt | 3 h 59 min | 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 350° at 20 kt | +4 kt | 6 °C | 116 kt | 3 h 55 min | 9:56 am EDT (13:56 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 340° at 21 kt | +3 kt | 3 °C | 117 kt | 3 h 53 min | 9:54 am EDT (13:54 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 330° at 22 kt | +1 kt | -1 °C | 119 kt | 3 h 49 min | 9:50 am EDT (13:50 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 330° at 23 kt | −1 kt | -5 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 45 min | 9:46 am EDT (13:46 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 320° at 25 kt | −3 kt | -9 °C | 123 kt | 3 h 41 min | 9:42 am EDT (13:42 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 320° at 25 kt | −4 kt | -10 °C | 124 kt | 3 h 40 min | 9:41 am EDT (13:41 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 320° at 28 kt | −5 kt | -22 °C | 125 kt | 3 h 38 min | 9:39 am EDT (13:39 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 320° at 32 kt | −8 kt | -38 °C | 128 kt | 3 h 33 min | 9:34 am EDT (13:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 300° at 37 kt | −20 kt | -43 °C | 140 kt | 3 h 15 min | 9:16 am EDT (13:16 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 36 kt | −26 kt | -51 °C | 146 kt | 3 h 07 min | 9:08 am EDT (13:08 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGC | used from 0 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 340/11 | 350/12 11° | 360/25 7° | 340/30 2° | 340/41 -8° | 340/44 -21° | 350/59 -36° | 340/68 -42° | 340/50 -51° |
| PSB | used from 49 nm out; 4 nm from the line | 020/21 12° | 360/28 7° | 360/29 1° | 350/33 -10° | 350/42 -22° | 350/49 -37° | 340/63 -43° | 350/39 -52° | |
| AVP | used from 148 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 010/20 | 020/24 11° | 360/19 8° | 350/23 2° | 320/24 -11° | 330/25 -22° | 330/27 -37° | 310/28 -42° | 290/30 -50° |
| ALB | used from 247 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 340/22 | 340/19 9° | 320/16 7° | 330/16 2° | 330/19 -11° | 320/21 -23° | 320/25 -39° | 280/30 -44° | 270/41 -51° |
| BOS | used from 345 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 020/10 | 360/20 10° | 340/19 7° | 290/21 2° | 270/35 -9° | 260/42 -22° | 250/55 -38° | 240/75 -43° | 250/72 -51° |
| PWM | used from 394 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 320/11 | 260/11 8° | 310/14 5° | 310/19 1° | 300/26 -11° | 290/31 -22° | 270/48 -40° | 250/60 -43° | 250/69 -51° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBE Latrobe, PA | departure | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: mist | from the west (260°) at 4 knots | 2.5 mi | 600 ft | 1,198 ft | 5:55 am EDT (09:55 UTC) |
| JST Johnstown, PA | 20 nm out, 12 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots | 1.25 mi | 300 ft | 2,284 ft | 09:54 UTC |
| UNV State College, PA | 79 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 1,231 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| IPT Williamsport, PA | 128 nm out, 3 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,700 feet | from the west (270°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,700 ft | 528 ft | 09:54 UTC |
| AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA | 178 nm out, 23 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,300 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,300 ft | 961 ft | 09:54 UTC |
| CZG Endicott, NY | 187 nm out, 24 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 832 ft | ||||
| MSV Monticello, NY | 227 nm out, 22 nm south of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 200 feet, overcast at 800 feet Weather: mist | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 2.5 mi | 200 ft | 1,403 ft | 09:56 UTC |
| ALB Albany, NY | 296 nm out, 15 nm northwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 3 mi | 400 ft | 284 ft | 09:51 UTC |
| EEN Keene, NH | 355 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 300 ft | 488 ft | 09:56 UTC |
| MHT Manchester, NH | 394 nm out, 20 nm south of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 1,200 feet Weather: mist | calm | 2 mi | 400 ft | 266 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| PSM Portsmouth, NH | 424 nm out, 23 nm south of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet, overcast at 700 feet Weather: mist | calm | 2 mi | 300 ft | 100 ft | 09:43 UTC |
| PWM Portland, ME | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 8,500 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 8,500 ft | 75 ft | 5:51 am EDT (09:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,284 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PWM when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:08 am EDT (13:08 UTC)
Wind from the west-northwest at 3 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 1,500 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for PWM
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 300 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet and more above
- From Mon 7:00 am EDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 3 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 10:30 am EDT (14:30 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility 6 miles, mist, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
The forecast for LBE, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): light drizzle, a broken layer at 700 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the west at 2 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 700 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
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 LBE 6:42 pm EDT (22:42 UTC), at PWM 6:03 pm EDT (22:03 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 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: Arnold Palmer Regional, Portland International Jetport.