Laguardia Airport to Daytona Beach International LGA → DAB
780 nautical miles (898 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 209°, about 221° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 11 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 6-knot tailwind), arriving about 2:13 pm EDT (18:13 UTC). Right now LGA is IFR, wind from the north (350°) at 12 knots, gusting to 18; DAB is VFR, wind from the west (260°) at 3 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: 6 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 E38E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 32,000 ft, moving from the northwest at 20 knots, until 9:55 am EDT (13:55 UTC). Over the route from 109 to 227 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 121155 MKCE WST 121155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 38E VALID UNTIL 1355Z NJ DE MD VA AND CSTL WTRS FROM 50WNW SIE-20E SIE-30NNE ORF-20NE RIC-50WNW SIE AREA TS MOV FROM 33020KT. TOPS TO FL320.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 227 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 24,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 237 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the last 533 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 LGA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent SF50 descending, 22 nm northwest, 6:50 am EDT (10:50 UTC): light turbulence, overcast above 1,200 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 5. At the departure end, 22 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MMU UUA /OV MMU/TM 1050/FLDURD/TP SF50/SK OVC012/TB LGT/RM DURD RWY 5
- Report
- an urgent report filed through MMU
- Where
- over MMU
- Time
- 10:50 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- SF50
- Sky
- overcast from 1,200 ft
- Turbulence
- light
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 5
- E170 at 29,000 ft, 22 nm northwest, 6:58 am EDT (10:58 UTC): moderate turbulence from 19,000 ft to 29,000 ft. 119 nm along the route, 22 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DOV UA /OV ENO/TM 1058/FLF290/TP E170/TB MOD 290-190
- Report
- a routine report filed through DOV
- Where
- over ENO
- Time
- 10:58 UTC
- Height
- at F290
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- moderate from 29,000 ft to 19,000 ft
- E170 at 23,000 ft, 22 nm northwest, 6:28 am EDT (10:28 UTC): moderate turbulence above 23,000 ft. 119 nm along the route, 22 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DOV UA /OV ENO/TM 1028/FLF230/TP E170/TB MOD 230
- Report
- a routine report filed through DOV
- Where
- over ENO
- Time
- 10:28 UTC
- Height
- at F230
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- moderate at 23,000 ft
- PC12 at 2,500 ft, 35 nm east, 7:51 am EDT (11:51 UTC): remarks: dur D. At the departure end, 35 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ISP UA /OV ISP 090 070/TM 1151/FL025/TP PC12/SK TOPS 025/RM DUR D
- Report
- a routine report filed through ISP
- Where
- isp at 9,000 ft at 7,000 ft
- Time
- 11:51 UTC
- Height
- at 2,500 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- tops 2,500 ft
- Remarks
- dur D
- E175 descending, 0 nm northeast, 7:50 am EDT (11:50 UTC): remarks: base 80,000 ft feet. At the departure end, 0 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LGA UA /OV FINAL RWY 04/TM 1150/FLDURD/TP E175/RM BASE 800 FEET
- Report
- a routine report filed through LGA
- Where
- final runway 04
- Time
- 11:50 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- E175
- Remarks
- base 80,000 ft feet
- HELO at 900 ft, 19 nm west, 7:38 am EDT (11:38 UTC): overcast above 1,100 ft. At the departure end, 19 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
CDW UA /OV CDW/TM 1138/FL009/TP HELO/SK OVC011/WX 6SM
- Report
- a routine report filed through CDW
- Where
- over CDW
- Time
- 11:38 UTC
- Height
- at 900 ft
- Aircraft
- HELO
- Sky
- overcast from 1,100 ft
- Weather
- 6SM
- C172 , 40 nm northeast, 7:38 am EDT (11:38 UTC): overcast above 1,100 ft. At the departure end, 40 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DXR UA /OV KDXR/TM 1138/FL000/TP C172/SK OVC011
- Report
- a routine report filed through DXR
- Where
- over KDXR
- Time
- 11:38 UTC
- Height
- at 0 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Sky
- overcast from 1,100 ft
- PC12 at 2,300 ft, 19 nm northeast, 7:13 am EDT (11:13 UTC): no turbulence, overcast from 700 ft to 2,300 ft. At the departure end, 19 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
HPN UA /OV HPN130006/TM 1113/FL023/TP PC12/SK OVC007-TOP023/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through HPN
- Where
- 6 nm southeast (130°) of HPN
- Time
- 11:13 UTC
- Height
- at 2,300 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- overcast from 700 ft, tops 2,300 ft
- Turbulence
- none
- C68A at 900 ft, 11 nm northwest, 7:03 am EDT (11:03 UTC): overcast above 900 ft, remarks: during the climb. At the departure end, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
TEB UA /OV KTEB001002/TM 1103/FL009/TP C68A/SK OVC009/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through TEB
- Where
- 2 nm north (001°) of KTEB
- Time
- 11:03 UTC
- Height
- at 900 ft
- Aircraft
- C68A
- Sky
- overcast from 900 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- E175 descending, 0 nm northeast, 6:51 am EDT (10:51 UTC): remarks: base 80,000 ft feet. At the departure end, 0 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LGA UA /OV FINAL RWY 04/TM 1051/FLDURD/TP E175/RM BASE 800 FEET
- Report
- a routine report filed through LGA
- Where
- final runway 04
- Time
- 10:51 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- E175
- Remarks
- base 80,000 ft feet
- B737 climbing, 35 nm east, 6:05 am EDT (10:05 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 35 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ISP UA /OV ISP/TM 1005/FLDURC/TP B737/SK BASES 009
- Report
- a routine report filed through ISP
- Where
- over ISP
- Time
- 10:05 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- bases 900 ft
- A321 at 1,000 ft, 8 nm east, 7:57 am EDT (11:57 UTC): overcast above 1,000 ft. At the departure end, 8 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV KJFK225003/TM 1157/FL010/TP A321/SK OVC010
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- 3 nm southwest (225°) of KJFK
- Time
- 11:57 UTC
- Height
- at 1,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Sky
- overcast from 1,000 ft
- G280 descending, 22 nm northwest, 7:30 am EDT (11:30 UTC): light turbulence, overcast above 1,000 ft. At the departure end, 22 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MMU UA /OV DURD 5/TM 1130/FLDURD/TP G280/SK OVC010/TB LIGHT TURB DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through MMU
- Where
- during the descent 5
- Time
- 11:30 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- G280
- Sky
- overcast from 1,000 ft
- Turbulence
- light turbulence during the descent
- B787 at 900 ft, 9 nm west, 7:14 am EDT (11:14 UTC): overcast above 900 ft. At the departure end, 9 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
EWR UA /OV FINAL 4R/TM 1114/FL009/TP B787/SK 009 OVC
- Report
- a routine report filed through EWR
- Where
- final 4R
- Time
- 11:14 UTC
- Height
- at 900 ft
- Aircraft
- B787
- Sky
- at 900 ft overcast
16 more routine reports are on the map.
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 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 line from the 6 forecast points nearest it (JFK, ACY, ORF, ILM, CHS, JAX). 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 | 310° at 19 kt | −6 kt | 126 kt | 6 h 11 min | 2:13 pm EDT (18:13 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 310° at 20 kt | −5 kt | 12 °C | 125 kt | 6 h 14 min | 2:16 pm EDT (18:16 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 310° at 21 kt | −5 kt | 10 °C | 125 kt | 6 h 14 min | 2:16 pm EDT (18:16 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 310° at 23 kt | −5 kt | 7 °C | 125 kt | 6 h 14 min | 2:16 pm EDT (18:16 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 310° at 24 kt | −4 kt | 4 °C | 124 kt | 6 h 17 min | 2:19 pm EDT (18:19 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 300° at 26 kt | −2 kt | -1 °C | 122 kt | 6 h 24 min | 2:26 pm EDT (18:26 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 300° at 27 kt | +1 kt | -4 °C | 119 kt | 6 h 33 min | 2:35 pm EDT (18:35 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 29 kt | +2 kt | -8 °C | 118 kt | 6 h 37 min | 2:39 pm EDT (18:39 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 270° at 31 kt | +13 kt | -20 °C | 107 kt | 7 h 17 min | 3:19 pm EDT (19:19 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 41 kt | +30 kt | -33 °C | 90 kt | 8 h 40 min | 4:42 pm EDT (20:42 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 40 kt | +29 kt | -40 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 34 min | 4:36 pm EDT (20:36 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 270° at 32 kt | +16 kt | -50 °C | 104 kt | 7 h 30 min | 3:32 pm EDT (19:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | used from 0 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 020/25 | 290/9 12° | 300/12 7° | 320/14 3° | 290/17 -10° | 240/27 -21° | 240/44 -36° | 240/53 -41° | 240/51 -50° |
| ACY | used from 49 nm out; 15 nm from the line | 350/12 | 340/12 11° | 340/12 6° | 340/13 2° | 270/10 -10° | 240/17 -23° | 230/46 -33° | 230/46 -40° | 240/46 -49° |
| ORF | used from 148 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 310/30 | 320/27 11° | 310/30 8° | 320/30 3° | 290/36 -8° | 270/40 -21° | 250/52 -32° | 250/50 -39° | 260/42 -48° |
| ILM | used from 346 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 300/18 | 300/22 13° | 300/21 8° | 290/28 4° | 280/38 -7° | 270/40 -18° | 250/49 -32° | 250/50 -40° | 270/33 -50° |
| CHS | used from 494 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 330/14 | 300/17 14° | 320/21 9° | 310/26 6° | 310/32 -6° | 280/34 -19° | 260/37 -32° | 280/30 -39° | 310/30 -50° |
| JAX | used from 642 nm out; 84 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° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA New York, NY | departure | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north (350°) at 12 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 20 ft | 7:51 am EDT (11:51 UTC) |
| TTN Trenton, NJ | 49 nm out, 23 nm northwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 212 ft | 11:53 UTC |
| ACY Atlantic City, NJ | 89 nm out, 11 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet | from the north (350°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 74 ft | 11:54 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 168 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, a broken layer at 1,100 feet, overcast at 4,600 feet Weather: light rain | from the north (350°) at 13 knots, gusting to 23 | 7 mi | 700 ft | 52 ft | 11:54 UTC |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 247 nm out, 6 nm west of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 11 knots, gusting to 20 | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 42 ft | 11:54 UTC |
| ISO Kinston, NC | 375 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 92 ft | 11:51 UTC |
| OAJ Jacksonville, NC | 395 nm out, 11 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 500 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 92 ft | 11:56 UTC |
| CRE North Myrtle Beach, SC | 474 nm out, 13 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 11:53 UTC |
| DAB Daytona Beach, FL | destination | VFR | from the west (260°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 34 ft | 7:53 am EDT (11:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 212 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At DAB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 2:13 pm EDT (18:13 UTC)
Wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for DAB
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the west at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for LGA, the departure
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 4 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 10 nm from the route, 138 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 10 nm from the route, 138 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 3 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at LGA 6:20 pm EDT (22:20 UTC), at DAB 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:21 pm EDT (23:21 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: Laguardia Airport, Daytona Beach International.
