Rickenbacker International to Miami International LCK → MIA
852 nautical miles (980 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 170°, about 177° magnetic at the departure end (variation 7W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 45 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 28-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:24 am EDT (14:24 UTC). 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: 12 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 first 238 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 99 to 258 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the route from 198 to 287 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 218 to 307 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the route from 456 to 545 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 LCK.
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 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 9 forecast points nearest it (CMH, CRW, TRI, GSP, CAE, SAV, JAX, MLB, MIA). 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 | 320° at 15 kt | −13 kt | 133 kt | 6 h 24 min | 11:03 am EDT (15:03 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 16 kt | −14 kt | 11 °C | 134 kt | 6 h 21 min | 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 330° at 18 kt | −17 kt | 13 °C | 137 kt | 6 h 13 min | 10:52 am EDT (14:52 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 330° at 22 kt | −20 kt | 10 °C | 140 kt | 6 h 05 min | 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 320° at 23 kt | −20 kt | 7 °C | 140 kt | 6 h 05 min | 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 320° at 24 kt | −21 kt | 3 °C | 141 kt | 6 h 03 min | 10:42 am EDT (14:42 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 320° at 25 kt | −21 kt | -1 °C | 141 kt | 6 h 03 min | 10:42 am EDT (14:42 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 320° at 26 kt | −22 kt | -6 °C | 142 kt | 6 h | 10:39 am EDT (14:39 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 320° at 26 kt | −22 kt | -7 °C | 142 kt | 6 h | 10:39 am EDT (14:39 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 320° at 27 kt | −23 kt | -19 °C | 143 kt | 5 h 57 min | 10:36 am EDT (14:36 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 320° at 29 kt | −25 kt | -32 °C | 145 kt | 5 h 53 min | 10:32 am EDT (14:32 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 320° at 33 kt | −28 kt | -41 °C | 148 kt | 5 h 45 min | 10:24 am EDT (14:24 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 27 kt | −19 kt | -51 °C | 139 kt | 6 h 08 min | 10:47 am EDT (14:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMH | used from 0 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 320/12 | 340/26 15° | 340/22 9° | 320/24 3° | 320/32 -7° | 320/36 -20° | 330/42 -35° | 320/59 -44° | 320/57 -50° |
| CRW | used from 50 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 320/17 | 340/23 12° | 340/32 8° | 340/35 4° | 330/40 -7° | 340/45 -20° | 340/57 -34° | 340/64 -42° | 320/38 -50° |
| TRI | used from 149 nm out; 30 nm from the line | 340/25 11° | 350/37 9° | 350/34 6° | 340/39 -7° | 340/43 -19° | 340/55 -32° | 330/58 -42° | 320/37 -50° | |
| GSP | used from 248 nm out; 29 nm from the line | 340/30 | 360/24 13° | 350/29 10° | 340/33 6° | 340/40 -7° | 350/44 -19° | 340/59 -31° | 350/55 -41° | 300/29 -50° |
| CAE | used from 347 nm out; 31 nm from the line | 340/17 | 330/15 12° | 320/22 9° | 320/31 5° | 330/35 -7° | 320/33 -19° | 340/40 -32° | 350/43 -39° | 320/35 -49° |
| SAV | used from 396 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 330/16 | 310/15 14° | 320/23 10° | 310/30 7° | 310/30 -6° | 300/28 -19° | 270/25 -32° | 300/25 -39° | 320/26 -50° |
| JAX | used from 545 nm out; 32 nm from the line | 310/22 | 310/19 16° | 300/22 14° | 290/25 8° | 300/25 -7° | 300/24 -18° | 270/20 -33° | 260/25 -41° | 290/17 -51° |
| MLB | used from 644 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 290/10 | 260/15 18° | 290/12 13° | 280/13 8° | 250/20 -7° | 260/18 -18° | 240/17 -32° | 250/20 -41° | 250/22 -52° |
| MIA | used from 793 nm out; 35 nm from the line | L/V | L/V 17° | L/V 13° | L/V 8° | 270/6 -6° | 250/9 -17° | 290/17 -32° | 280/25 -41° | 280/21 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCK Columbus, OH | departure | no report just now | 743 ft | ||||
| DWU Ashland, KY | 79 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 546 ft | ||||
| HTS Huntington, WV | 89 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | no report just now | 828 ft | ||||
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 198 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line, tower | no report just now | 1,518 ft | ||||
| GSP Greer, SC | 297 nm out, 15 nm west of the line, tower | no report just now | 963 ft | ||||
| AGS Augusta, GA | 386 nm out, 18 nm west of the line, tower | no report just now | 145 ft | ||||
| SAV Savannah, GA | 466 nm out, 9 nm east of the line, tower | no report just now | 50 ft | ||||
| SGJ St Augustine, FL | 594 nm out, 18 nm west of the line, tower | no report just now | 9 ft | ||||
| EVB New Smyrna Beach, FL | 654 nm out, 6 nm west of the line, tower | no report just now | 10 ft | ||||
| MLB Melbourne, FL | 713 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line, tower | no report just now | 33 ft | ||||
| FXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | 832 nm out, 10 nm northeast of the line, tower | no report just now | 13 ft | ||||
| MIA Miami, FL | destination | no report just now | 9 ft |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,518 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MIA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:24 am EDT (14:24 UTC)
MIA has no terminal forecast; use the nearest airport that does.
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 15 nm from the route, 575 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 7 nm from the route, 644 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 674 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 802 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at LCK 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC), at MIA 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:19 pm EDT (23:19 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: Rickenbacker International, Miami International.