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Chicago Midway International to Hollywood Burbank Airport MDW → BUR

1,509 nautical miles (1,736 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 263°, about 267° magnetic at the departure end (variation 4W). At 120 knots that is 15 h 24 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 22-knot headwind), arriving about 11:04 am PDT (18:04 UTC). Right now MDW is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 5 knots; BUR is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) 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: 641 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.

The return flight

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 6W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 10:55 pm CDT (03:55 UTC). Over the route from 799 to 989 nm out.
    as issued
    WSUS33 KKCI 120155
    MKCW WST 120155
    CONVECTIVE SIGMET 6W
    VALID UNTIL 0355Z
    CO NM
    FROM 50SSW DEN-30NNE TBE-50SSW CME-50E SJN-20NE DVC-50SSW DEN
    AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL340.
  • AIRMET TANGO 3W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the route from 240 to 670 nm out.
  • AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 719 to 1309 nm out.
  • AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 749 to 1259 nm out.
  • AIRMET TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the route from 829 to 999 nm out.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 829 to 949 nm out.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 1049 to 1309 nm out.
  • AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 1059 to 1419 nm out.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 1159 to 1279 nm out.
  • AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 1319 to 1499 nm out.
  • AIRMET SIERRA 6E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 60 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 MDW.

Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first

  • urgent B407 at 10,000 ft, 7 nm northwest, 9:13 pm CDT (02:13 UTC): moderate to severe turbulence. 799 nm along the route, 7 nm northwest of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    COS UUA /OV 10 W COS/TM 0213/FL100/TP B407/TB MDT-SEV
    Report
    an urgent report filed through COS
    Where
    10 west cos
    Time
    02:13 UTC
    Height
    at 10,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B407
    Turbulence
    mdt-sev
  • urgent GLF6 at 45,000 ft, 27 nm south, 6:57 pm CDT (23:57 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv. 1019 nm along the route, 27 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    FMN UUA /OV RSK280050/TM 2357/FL450/TP GLF6/TB SEV/RM A/C HAD TO EXIT AUTO PILOT, 45 DEGREE PITCH-ZDV
    Report
    an urgent report filed through FMN
    Where
    50 nm west (280°) of RSK
    Time
    23:57 UTC
    Height
    at 45,000 ft
    Aircraft
    GLF6
    Turbulence
    severe
    Remarks
    a/c had to exit auto pilot, 45 degree pitch-zdv
  • B738 at 18,000 ft, 22 nm north, 9:02 pm CDT (02:02 UTC): moderate chop turbulence from 18,000 ft to 25,000 ft, remarks: during the climb ZDVWC-41. 819 nm along the route, 22 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    COS UA /OV BRK270030/TM 0202/FL180/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP 180-250/RM DURC ZDVWC-41
    Report
    a routine report filed through COS
    Where
    30 nm west (270°) of BRK
    Time
    02:02 UTC
    Height
    at 18,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B738
    Turbulence
    moderate chop from 18,000 ft to 25,000 ft
    Remarks
    during the climb ZDVWC-41
  • BE9L at 24,500 ft, 28 nm south, 9:21 pm CDT (02:21 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-41. 829 nm along the route, 28 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    PUB UA /OV PUB250040/TM 0221/FL245/TP BE9L/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZDVWC-41
    Report
    a routine report filed through PUB
    Where
    40 nm west (250°) of PUB
    Time
    02:21 UTC
    Height
    at 24,500 ft
    Aircraft
    BE9L
    Turbulence
    occasional moderate
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-41
  • UAL2238 at 38,000 ft, 6 nm south, 6:44 pm CDT (23:44 UTC): moderate turbulence, wind 244° at 64 knots. 899 nm along the route, 6 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ARP UAL2238 3807N 10649W 2344 F380 244/064KT TB CONT MOD TURB IC
    Report
    a routine report filed through ARP
  • GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 20 nm south, 7:09 pm CDT (00:09 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-38. 959 nm along the route, 20 nm south of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    FMN UA /OV RSK360050/TM 0009/FL430/TP GLF4/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-38
    Report
    a routine report filed through FMN
    Where
    50 nm north (360°) of RSK
    Time
    00:09 UTC
    Height
    at 43,000 ft
    Aircraft
    GLF4
    Turbulence
    moderate chop
    Remarks
    ZDVWC-38
  • SW4 at 15,000 ft, 5 nm southeast, 8:39 pm CDT (01:39 UTC): moderate turbulence, light rime icing, freezing, rain, 0 °C, remarks: instrument conditions ZDVWC-36. 969 nm along the route, 5 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    CEZ UA /OV CEZ030030/TM 0139/FL150/TP SW4/SK BASE150/WX FZ RA/TA 00/TB CONS MOD/IC LGT RIME/RM IMC ZDVWC-36
    Report
    a routine report filed through CEZ
    Where
    30 nm northeast (030°) of CEZ
    Time
    01:39 UTC
    Height
    at 15,000 ft
    Aircraft
    SW4
    Sky
    BASE150
    Weather
    freezing, rain
    Temperature
    0 °C
    Turbulence
    continuous moderate
    Icing
    light rime
    Remarks
    instrument conditions ZDVWC-36
  • GLF4 at 43,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 7:15 pm CDT (00:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: zdvwc. 1019 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    FMN UA /OV RSK290045/TM 0015/FL430/TP GLF4/TB CONS MOD/RM ZDVWC
    Report
    a routine report filed through FMN
    Where
    45 nm west (290°) of RSK
    Time
    00:15 UTC
    Height
    at 43,000 ft
    Aircraft
    GLF4
    Turbulence
    continuous moderate
    Remarks
    zdvwc
  • E145 at 15,000 ft, 20 nm northwest, 8:45 pm CDT (01:45 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, light rime icing, -9 °C. 1359 nm along the route, 20 nm northwest of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    LAS UA /OV LAS213045/TM 0145/FL150/TP E145/TA M09/TB MOD CHOP/IC LGT RIME
    Report
    a routine report filed through LAS
    Where
    45 nm southwest (213°) of LAS
    Time
    01:45 UTC
    Height
    at 15,000 ft
    Aircraft
    E145
    Temperature
    −9 °C
    Turbulence
    moderate chop
    Icing
    light rime
  • B38M at 14,000 ft, 26 nm southeast, 7:13 pm CDT (00:13 UTC): moderate turbulence, light rime icing, 8 °C. At the destination end, 26 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ONT UA /OV ONT053034/TM 0013/FL140/TP B38M/TA 08/TB MODERATE TURBULENCE/IC LIGHT RIME ICE 190 - 170
    Report
    a routine report filed through ONT
    Where
    34 nm northeast (053°) of ONT
    Time
    00:13 UTC
    Height
    at 14,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B38M
    Temperature
    8 °C
    Turbulence
    moderate turbulence
    Icing
    light rime ice at 19,000 ft at 17,000 ft
  • B39M at 35,000 ft, 18 nm southeast, 7:29 pm CDT (00:29 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: smooth. At the departure end, 18 nm southeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    IKK UA /OV CGT/TM 0029/FL350/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
    Report
    a routine report filed through IKK
    Where
    over CGT
    Time
    00:29 UTC
    Height
    at 35,000 ft
    Aircraft
    B39M
    Turbulence
    none
    Remarks
    smooth
  • CRJ7 at 17,000 ft, 39 nm northeast, 7:04 pm CDT (00:04 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 39 nm northeast of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    BEH UA /OV ELX270040/TM 0004/FL170/TP CRJ7/TB NEG
    Report
    a routine report filed through BEH
    Where
    40 nm west (270°) of ELX
    Time
    00:04 UTC
    Height
    at 17,000 ft
    Aircraft
    CRJ7
    Turbulence
    none
  • A321 at 32,000 ft, 22 nm north, 8:56 pm CDT (01:56 UTC): light turbulence, remarks: pocket continuous light turbulence. 80 nm along the route, 22 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    RPJ UA /OV PLL/TM 0156/FL320/TP A321/TB CONS LGT/RM POCKET CONS LGT TB
    Report
    a routine report filed through RPJ
    Where
    over PLL
    Time
    01:56 UTC
    Height
    at 32,000 ft
    Aircraft
    A321
    Turbulence
    continuous light
    Remarks
    pocket continuous light turbulence
  • UAL2499 at 28,000 ft, 18 nm north, 9:15 pm CDT (02:15 UTC): light chop turbulence. 170 nm along the route, 18 nm north of the line.
    as filed, and in English
    ARP UAL2499 4138N 09137W 0215 F280 TB INTMT LGT CHOP IC
    Report
    a routine report filed through ARP

16 more routine reports are on the map.

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 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 14 forecast points nearest it (JOT, BRL, DSM, OMA, GRI, GLD, PUB, ALS, FMN, BCE, PRC, LAS, ONT, WJF). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.

HeightAverage windHead- or tailwindTemperatureGround speedTime en routeArrival
4,500 ft230° at 31 kt+28 kt15 °C92 kt16 h 24 min12:04 pm PDT (19:04 UTC)
6,500 ft230° at 29 kt+27 kt14 °C93 kt16 h 14 min11:54 am PDT (18:54 UTC)
8,500 ft230° at 24 kt+22 kt10 °C98 kt15 h 24 min11:04 am PDT (18:04 UTC)
10,500 ft230° at 24 kt+22 kt6 °C98 kt15 h 24 min11:04 am PDT (18:04 UTC)
12,500 ft220° at 24 kt+22 kt2 °C98 kt15 h 24 min11:04 am PDT (18:04 UTC)
14,500 ft220° at 28 kt+25 kt-2 °C95 kt15 h 53 min11:33 am PDT (18:33 UTC)
16,500 ft230° at 31 kt+29 kt-6 °C91 kt16 h 35 min12:15 pm PDT (19:15 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180230° at 33 kt+31 kt-9 °C89 kt16 h 57 min12:37 pm PDT (19:37 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240230° at 42 kt+40 kt-20 °C80 kt18 h 52 min2:32 pm PDT (21:32 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300240° at 54 kt+54 kt-31 °C66 kt22 h 52 min6:32 pm PDT (01:32 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340240° at 59 kt+59 kt-37 °C61 kt24 h 44 min8:24 pm PDT (03:24 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390250° at 54 kt+55 kt-47 °C65 kt23 h 13 min6:53 pm PDT (01:53 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
PointFrom3,0006,0009,00012,00018,00024,00030,00034,00039,000
JOTused from 0 nm out; 14 nm from the line250/23270/22 15°250/16 10°240/9 4°280/22 -7°280/29 -19°300/29 -34°290/50 -43°300/64 -52°
BRLused from 100 nm out; 50 nm from the line230/24240/29 15°290/16 10°280/15 4°260/23 -7°260/32 -19°260/36 -33°280/48 -41°280/59 -52°
DSMused from 200 nm out; 48 nm from the line230/40250/33 17°250/18 12°240/17 5°260/28 -8°270/34 -19°260/41 -33°260/55 -41°270/62 -51°
OMAused from 300 nm out; 54 nm from the line220/47240/33 19°250/18 11°230/17 6°260/29 -8°250/33 -19°250/51 -33°260/61 -40°270/62 -49°
GRIused from 400 nm out; 67 nm from the line230/35 21°230/23 13°220/20 7°240/25 -8°240/37 -20°250/49 -33°260/57 -38°260/58 -47°
GLDused from 550 nm out; 77 nm from the line230/49230/42 15°220/26 8°240/18 -7°230/27 -21°240/62 -30°240/61 -35°250/57 -47°
PUBused from 749 nm out; 38 nm from the line230/25 13°230/32 6°220/44 -8°230/49 -21°240/70 -28°240/67 -34°240/58 -46°
ALSused from 849 nm out; 59 nm from the line230/37 4°220/54 -9°230/62 -22°240/77 -26°240/74 -33°230/59 -45°
FMNused from 949 nm out; 63 nm from the line220/28 9°220/40 2°220/53 -10°220/62 -22°230/79 -28°240/91 -34°230/71 -45°
BCEused from 1049 nm out; 97 nm from the line220/27 -1°210/40 -13°220/54 -21°220/64 -30°220/64 -34°220/52 -44°
PRCused from 1199 nm out; 99 nm from the line210/25 5°200/30 1°220/55 -10°220/61 -21°220/84 -28°230/90 -34°230/73 -45°
LASused from 1249 nm out; 55 nm from the line210/21 10°200/18 5°200/23 -2°210/49 -14°210/63 -21°220/58 -30°220/61 -35°210/56 -44°
ONTused from 1399 nm out; 60 nm from the line190/8190/19 6°210/23 4°210/29 -3°210/47 -13°210/49 -19°220/47 -30°220/50 -36°220/55 -43°
WJFused from 1499 nm out; 30 nm from the line200/28 6°210/28 3°210/29 -4°210/28 -14°220/41 -20°220/47 -29°220/46 -37°220/53 -44°

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

AirportWhereConditionsWindVisibilityCeilingElevationReported
MDW Chicago, IL departure VFR from the south (180°) at 5 knots 10+ mi none 619 ft 8:53 pm CDT (01:53 UTC)
ARR Chicago/Aurora, IL 30 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line, tower VFR from the south (180°) at 4 knots 10+ mi none 712 ft 01:52 UTC
AWG Washington, IA 180 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line VFR Weather: haze from the south (170°) at 7 knots 6 mi none 754 ft 02:35 UTC
LNK Lincoln, NE 410 nm out, 19 nm north of the line, tower VFR from the south (170°) at 9 knots 10+ mi none 1,218 ft 01:54 UTC
OIN Oberlin, KS 590 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line VFR from the south (190°) at 13 knots, gusting to 20 10+ mi none 2,706 ft 02:15 UTC
ITR Burlington, CO 680 nm out, 8 nm south of the line VFR from the south (170°) at 11 knots 10+ mi none 4,218 ft 01:53 UTC
COS Colorado Springs, CO 799 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line, tower VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, a broken layer at 17,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots 10+ mi 17,000 ft 6,187 ft 01:54 UTC
TEX Telluride, CO 959 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,500 feet from the south-southwest (200°) at 16 knots, gusting to 25 10+ mi 8,500 ft 9,069 ft 02:15 UTC
PGA Page, AZ 1129 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line VFR variable at 6 knots 10+ mi none 4,316 ft 01:53 UTC
BVU Boulder City, NV 1309 nm out, 20 nm northwest of the line VFR from the south (170°) at 12 knots 10+ mi none 2,203 ft 02:35 UTC
VCV Victorville, CA 1459 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line, tower VFR from the south (180°) at 18 knots, gusting to 27 10+ mi none 2,885 ft 02:35 UTC
BUR Burbank, CA destination VFR Sky: a broken layer at 3,600 feet, overcast at 4,600 feet from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots 10+ mi 3,600 ft 778 ft 6:53 pm PDT (01:53 UTC)

The highest airport on this list sits at 9,069 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.

At BUR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:04 am PDT (18:04 UTC)

Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet VFR

The whole forecast for BUR
  • From Sun 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 4,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
  • 30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): light rain showers
  • From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
The forecast for MDW, the departure
  • From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
  • From Mon 12:00 pm CDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 13 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
  • From Mon 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 12,000 feet

Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it

  • 6/8770 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 799 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 12 October · ZDV
  • 6/8784 LAKE GEORGE, CO, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 UTC 18 nm from the route, 819 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 13 October · ZDV
  • 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 1319 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
  • 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 5 nm from the route, 1319 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA

Daylight

Sunset at MDW 6:14 pm CDT (23:14 UTC), at BUR 6:23 pm PDT (01:23 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:48 pm PDT (01:48 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

Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley
Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley · loop National Weather Service
Radar now, the northern Rockies
Radar now, the northern Rockies · loop National Weather Service
Radar now, the southern Plains
Radar now, the southern Plains · loop National Weather Service
Radar, the whole country
Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service
Surface analysis now
Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead
Forecast chart, 24 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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: Chicago Midway International, Hollywood Burbank Airport.