Cincinnati Muni/Lunken Field to Orlando Sanford International LUK → SFB
640 nautical miles (736 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 165°, about 169° magnetic at the departure end (variation 4W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 34 min at the quickest height in today's winds (9,500 ft, a 20-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:35 am EDT (12:35 UTC). Right now LUK is low IFR, wind calm; SFB is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 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: 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 first 240 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 120 to 250 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 210 to 290 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 220 to 290 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 460 to 490 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 LUK.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B752 climbing, 19 nm west, 3:37 am EDT (07:37 UTC): overcast. At the departure end, 19 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
CVG UA /OV 5 W CVG/TM 0737/FLDURC/TP B752/SK B001 OVC T015
- Report
- a routine report filed through CVG
- Where
- 5 west cvg
- Time
- 07:37 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- B001 overcast T015
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 7 forecast points nearest it (CVG, TRI, TYS, GSP, SAV, JAX, MLB). 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 | 310° at 18 kt | −13 kt | 133 kt | 4 h 49 min | 8:50 am EDT (12:50 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 18 kt | −17 kt | 11 °C | 137 kt | 4 h 40 min | 8:41 am EDT (12:41 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 21 kt | −19 kt | 12 °C | 139 kt | 4 h 36 min | 8:37 am EDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 320° at 23 kt | −20 kt | 9 °C | 140 kt | 4 h 34 min | 8:35 am EDT (12:35 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 23 kt | −19 kt | 6 °C | 139 kt | 4 h 36 min | 8:37 am EDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 300° at 24 kt | −18 kt | 2 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 38 min | 8:39 am EDT (12:39 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 300° at 26 kt | −17 kt | -1 °C | 137 kt | 4 h 40 min | 8:41 am EDT (12:41 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 290° at 27 kt | −16 kt | -5 °C | 136 kt | 4 h 42 min | 8:43 am EDT (12:43 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 27 kt | −16 kt | -6 °C | 136 kt | 4 h 42 min | 8:43 am EDT (12:43 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 30 kt | −18 kt | -18 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 38 min | 8:39 am EDT (12:39 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 280° at 31 kt | −14 kt | -33 °C | 134 kt | 4 h 47 min | 8:48 am EDT (12:48 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 280° at 34 kt | −12 kt | -40 °C | 132 kt | 4 h 51 min | 8:52 am EDT (12:52 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 270° at 30 kt | −8 kt | -50 °C | 128 kt | 5 h | 9:01 am EDT (13:01 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVG | used from 0 nm out; 28 nm from the line | 320/18 | 350/32 16° | 350/35 10° | 350/30 3° | 330/30 -7° | 340/44 -20° | 340/58 -35° | 330/72 -41° | 320/36 -49° |
| TRI | used from 100 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 330/22 11° | 330/29 7° | 330/32 3° | 330/36 -8° | 320/34 -19° | 320/36 -34° | 320/43 -39° | 320/46 -47° | |
| TYS | used from 150 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 320/20 | 340/18 11° | 340/32 9° | 340/36 4° | 330/37 -7° | 330/38 -19° | 330/50 -34° | 330/53 -38° | 330/44 -48° |
| GSP | used from 250 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 320/22 | 340/19 13° | 320/18 8° | 310/24 5° | 300/34 -7° | 300/36 -18° | 290/30 -33° | 300/32 -39° | 320/42 -49° |
| SAV | used from 350 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 500 nm out; 9 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 600 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUK Cincinnati, OH | departure | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 200 feet Weather: fog | calm | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 481 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
| GEO Georgetown, OH | 20 nm out, 21 nm east of the line | no report just now | 957 ft | ||||
| IOB Mount Sterling, KY | 70 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,019 ft | 01:15 UTC |
| MOR Morristown, TN | 180 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: mist | from the west (260°) at 4 knots | 5 mi | 400 ft | 1,312 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| GKT Sevierville, TN | 200 nm out, 9 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 2,000 ft | 1,013 ft | 07:36 UTC |
| EBA Elberton, GA | 310 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the west (270°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 614 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| HQU Thomson, GA | 350 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 501 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| RVJ Reidsville, GA | 440 nm out, 3 nm north of the line | VFR | from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 195 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| JES Jesup, GA | 470 nm out, 7 nm east of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 107 ft | 22:20 UTC |
| JAX Jacksonville, FL | 530 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 29 ft | 07:56 UTC |
| FIN Palm Coast, FL | 600 nm out, 11 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 33 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| SFB Orlando, FL | destination | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,312 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SFB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:35 am EDT (12:35 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SFB
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest 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 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for LUK, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility ¼ mile, fog, sky obscured at 200 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 3 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 200 feet
- At times between Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8029 Cincinnati, OH, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 7 nm from the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · until 12 October · ZID
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 9 nm from the route, 540 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC on the route, 550 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at LUK 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC), at SFB 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 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: Cincinnati Muni/Lunken Field, Orlando Sanford International.