Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field to Rhode Island TF Green International LZU → PVD
753 nautical miles (867 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 048°, about 053° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 14 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 58-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:21 am EDT (11:21 UTC). Right now LZU is VFR, wind from the west (270°) at 8 knots; PVD is IFR, wind from the north (010°) at 14 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 TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the first 327 nm of the route.
- 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 69 to 218 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 268 to 277 nm out.
- 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 last 456 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 446 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 10,000 ft. Over the last 59 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 LZU.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C560 at 13,000 ft, 29 nm northwest, 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC): moderate turbulence, overcast above 19,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the descent. 545 nm along the route, 29 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV 20 NW PHL/TM 0638/FL130 /TP C560/SK OVC190/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- 20 northwest phl
- Time
- 06:38 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C560
- Sky
- overcast from 19,000 ft
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- E145 at 800 ft, 44 nm southeast, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 387 nm along the route, 44 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- B763 at 800 ft, 8 nm north, 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC): a broken layer, remarks: bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500. 624 nm along the route, 8 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV JFK 2 MILES SOUTHEAST/TM 0551/FL008/TP B763/SK BKN/RM BASES AT 800 AND TOPS 1500
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- jfk 2 miles southeast
- Time
- 05:51 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Remarks
- bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500
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 9 forecast points nearest it (ATL, GSP, TRI, ROA, RIC, ACY, JFK, BDL, BOS). 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 | 280° at 15 kt | −9 kt | 129 kt | 5 h 50 min | 8:57 am EDT (12:57 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 300° at 17 kt | −7 kt | 11 °C | 127 kt | 5 h 56 min | 9:03 am EDT (13:03 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 290° at 17 kt | −9 kt | 11 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 50 min | 8:57 am EDT (12:57 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 280° at 17 kt | −11 kt | 7 °C | 131 kt | 5 h 45 min | 8:52 am EDT (12:52 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | −14 kt | 5 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 37 min | 8:44 am EDT (12:44 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 270° at 21 kt | −17 kt | 1 °C | 137 kt | 5 h 30 min | 8:37 am EDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 270° at 24 kt | −19 kt | -3 °C | 139 kt | 5 h 25 min | 8:32 am EDT (12:32 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 260° at 27 kt | −22 kt | -7 °C | 142 kt | 5 h 18 min | 8:25 am EDT (12:25 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 28 kt | −23 kt | -8 °C | 143 kt | 5 h 16 min | 8:23 am EDT (12:23 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 35 kt | −31 kt | -20 °C | 151 kt | 4 h 59 min | 8:06 am EDT (12:06 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 50 kt | −49 kt | -32 °C | 169 kt | 4 h 27 min | 7:34 am EDT (11:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 60 kt | −58 kt | -39 °C | 178 kt | 4 h 14 min | 7:21 am EDT (11:21 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 50 kt | −47 kt | -49 °C | 167 kt | 4 h 31 min | 7:38 am EDT (11:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | used from 0 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 320/30 | 330/37 16° | 340/44 11° | 330/35 7° | 310/33 -6° | 300/38 -18° | 330/58 -33° | 330/48 -40° | 320/34 -49° |
| GSP | used from 50 nm out; 31 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° |
| TRI | used from 149 nm out; 65 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° | |
| ROA | used from 198 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 310/29 | 330/31 13° | 340/28 7° | 330/25 3° | 310/32 -8° | 300/32 -22° | 290/32 -31° | 270/35 -38° | 270/32 -47° |
| RIC | used from 347 nm out; 46 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| ACY | used from 446 nm out; 91 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| JFK | used from 595 nm out; 12 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| BDL | used from 694 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 120/24 | 290/23 12° | 280/21 8° | 250/36 3° | 250/41 -11° | 230/48 -21° | 230/78 -32° | 230/96 -41° | 230/86 -52° |
| BOS | used from 743 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 110/20 | 200/26 12° | 280/24 8° | 260/29 3° | 250/47 -10° | 230/59 -19° | 230/74 -33° | 240/95 -41° | 240/96 -53° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LZU Lawrenceville, GA | departure | VFR | from the west (270°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,061 ft | 2:56 am EDT (06:56 UTC) |
| AHN Athens, GA | 20 nm out, 23 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 812 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| GMU Greenville, SC | 99 nm out, 14 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,048 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| HKY Hickory, NC | 168 nm out, 5 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,189 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| INT Winston Salem, NC | 228 nm out, 22 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (260°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 969 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| LYH Lynchburg, VA | 307 nm out, 2 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 12,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 938 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| DCA Washington, DC | 446 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the north-northwest (330°) at 12 knots | 5 mi | 900 ft | 14 ft | 06:52 UTC |
| ILG Wilmington, DE | 525 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet | from the northeast (040°) at 13 knots, gusting to 17 | 1.75 mi | 800 ft | 79 ft | 06:59 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | 545 nm out, 10 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 600 feet, a broken layer at 1,100 feet, overcast at 2,700 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 12 knots | 3 mi | 1,100 ft | 35 ft | 07:03 UTC |
| FRG Farmingdale, NY | 644 nm out, 2 nm north of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 81 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| GON Groton (New London), CT | 714 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,100 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet | from the north (360°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 1,900 ft | 9 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| PVD Providence, RI | destination | IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet | from the north (010°) at 14 knots | 3 mi | 800 ft | 54 ft | 2:51 am EDT (06:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,189 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PVD when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:21 am EDT (11:21 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PVD
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA on the route, 446 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8600 Sterling, VA, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 24 nm from the route, 446 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZDC
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 18 nm from the route, 476 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 25 nm from the route, 496 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 25 nm from the route, 496 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, 624 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
Daylight
Sunset at LZU 7:05 pm EDT (23:05 UTC), at PVD 6:09 pm EDT (22:09 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:37 pm EDT (22:37 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: Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field, Rhode Island TF Green International.