Orlando International to Norfolk International MCO → ORF
570 nautical miles (656 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 026°, about 032° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 56 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 25-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC). Right now MCO is VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots; ORF is marginal VFR, wind from the west (260°) at 5 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: 1,860 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 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the route from 60 to 500 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 MCO.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B738 at 1,200 ft, 0 nm south, 5:07 am EDT (09:07 UTC): overcast from 1,200 ft to 3,000 ft; scattered clouds above 8,500 ft, remarks: during the climb. At the destination end, 0 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORF UA /OV ORF/TM 0907/FL012/TP B738/SK OVC012-TOP030/SCT085/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORF
- Where
- over ORF
- Time
- 09:07 UTC
- Height
- at 1,200 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- overcast from 1,200 ft, tops 3,000 ft; scattered clouds from 8,500 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
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 (MLB, JAX, SAV, CHS, ILM, ORF). 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 | +4 kt | 116 kt | 4 h 55 min | 11:40 am EDT (15:40 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 300° at 19 kt | +2 kt | 118 kt | 4 h 50 min | 11:35 am EDT (15:35 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 300° at 20 kt | +3 kt | 12 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 52 min | 11:37 am EDT (15:37 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 22 kt | +3 kt | 9 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 52 min | 11:37 am EDT (15:37 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 300° at 25 kt | +1 kt | 6 °C | 119 kt | 4 h 47 min | 11:32 am EDT (15:32 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 300° at 27 kt | 0 | 2 °C | 120 kt | 4 h 45 min | 11:30 am EDT (15:30 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 290° at 29 kt | −2 kt | -2 °C | 122 kt | 4 h 40 min | 11:25 am EDT (15:25 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 290° at 30 kt | −3 kt | -6 °C | 123 kt | 4 h 38 min | 11:23 am EDT (15:23 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 31 kt | −4 kt | -7 °C | 124 kt | 4 h 36 min | 11:21 am EDT (15:21 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 32 kt | −11 kt | -19 °C | 131 kt | 4 h 21 min | 11:06 am EDT (15:06 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 37 kt | −25 kt | -32 °C | 145 kt | 3 h 56 min | 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 260° at 36 kt | −23 kt | -40 °C | 143 kt | 3 h 59 min | 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 280° at 27 kt | −8 kt | -50 °C | 128 kt | 4 h 27 min | 11:12 am EDT (15:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLB | used from 0 nm out; 49 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° |
| JAX | used from 50 nm out; 77 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° |
| SAV | used from 150 nm out; 95 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° |
| CHS | used from 200 nm out; 74 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° |
| ILM | used from 300 nm out; 67 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° |
| ORF | used from 500 nm out; 45 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° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCO Orlando, FL | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 16,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 5:53 am EDT (09:53 UTC) |
| EVB New Smyrna Beach, FL | 40 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 01:48 UTC |
| FIN Palm Coast, FL | 60 nm out, 22 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 33 ft | 10:35 UTC |
| ILM Wilmington, NC | 390 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet | from the west (260°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 31 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| OAJ Jacksonville, NC | 430 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 4,100 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 4,100 ft | 92 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| OCW Washington, NC | 480 nm out, 1 nm east of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 4,800 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots, gusting to 14 | 10+ mi | 4,800 ft | 37 ft | 10:35 UTC |
| ECG Elizabeth City, NC | 540 nm out, 19 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,800 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 2,800 ft | 10 ft | 10:15 UTC |
| ORF Norfolk, VA | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,000 feet, a broken layer at 1,300 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet | from the west (260°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 26 ft | 6:35 am EDT (10:35 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 96 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ORF when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC)
Wind from the west at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,200 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for ORF
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for MCO, the departure
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered 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 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 11 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · ZJX
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 12 nm from the route, 30 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 12 nm from the route, 30 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 12 nm from the route, 30 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 12 nm from the route, 30 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 12 nm from the route, 30 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 12 nm from the route, 30 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 50 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at MCO 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC), at ORF 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 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: Orlando International, Norfolk International.