Miami International to Philadelphia International MIA → PHL
882 nautical miles (1,015 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 015°, about 020° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 04 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 54-knot tailwind), arriving about 1:40 am EDT (05:40 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now MIA is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots; PHL is IFR, wind from the northeast (040°) at 9 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: 6,809 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 E18E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 45,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 15 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 99 to 238 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 18E VALID UNTIL 0155Z FL AND FL GA CSTL WTRS FROM 180SSE ILM-150ENE TRV-60NE PBI-20S TRV-140SE CHS-180SSE ILM AREA TS MOV FROM 23015KT. TOPS ABV FL450.
- SIGMET E15E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 45,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 30 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Near the route, 387 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 15E VALID UNTIL 0155Z NC AND NC VA SC GA CSTL WTRS FROM 120E ORF-200ESE ECG-220SE ILM-150S ILM-60S ECG-120E ORF AREA TS MOV FROM 23030KT. TOPS ABV FL450.
- SIGMET E17E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Near the route, 595 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 17E VALID UNTIL 0155Z PA MD VA NC WV OH KY FROM 30WSW EWC-20E RIC-70NNE ILM-70W BKW-10ESE APE-30WSW EWC AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- SIGMET E16E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 32,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 25 knots, until 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC). Over the last 10 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 16E VALID UNTIL 0155Z NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND NJ NY CSTL WTRS FROM SAX-30SE JFK-10N DCA-60ENE EKN-SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22025KT. 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 last 149 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 40 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Near the route, at the destination end.
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 MIA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B738 at 19,000 ft, 30 nm west, 6:05 pm EDT (22:05 UTC): moderate turbulence. 40 nm along the route, 30 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV PBI260030/TM 2205/FL190/TP B738/TB CONS MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 30 nm west (260°) of PBI
- Time
- 22:05 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- BCS3 at 13,000 ft, 25 nm west, 6:44 pm EDT (22:44 UTC): moderate turbulence from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft. 99 nm along the route, 25 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
MLB UA /OV MLB160045/TM 2244/FL130/TP BCS3/TB MOD 100-130
- Report
- a routine report filed through MLB
- Where
- 45 nm south (160°) of MLB
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- moderate from 10,000 ft to 13,000 ft
- CL30 at 18,000 ft, 6 nm southeast, 7:44 pm EDT (23:44 UTC): moderate turbulence. 119 nm along the route, 6 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV PBI026062/TM 2344/FL180/TP CL30/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 62 nm northeast (026°) of PBI
- Time
- 23:44 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CL30
- Turbulence
- moderate
- B38M at 25,000 ft, 15 nm northeast, 6:25 pm EDT (22:25 UTC): moderate turbulence. At the destination end, 15 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TEB UA /OV 3958N 07457W/TM 2225/FL250/TP B38M/TB MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through TEB
- Where
- 3958N 07457W
- Time
- 22:25 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- moderate
- BCS3 climbing, 6 nm northwest, 6:05 pm EDT (22:05 UTC): a broken layer above 3,500 ft. 50 nm along the route, 6 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV DJT280005/TM 2205/FLDURC/TP BCS3/SK BKN035
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 5 nm west (280°) of DJT
- Time
- 22:05 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Sky
- a broken layer from 3,500 ft
- BCS3 at 24,000 ft, 27 nm northwest, 6:19 pm EDT (22:19 UTC): light to moderate turbulence. 69 nm along the route, 27 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
VRB UA /OV TRV180035/TM 2219/FL240/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT-MOD
- Report
- a routine report filed through VRB
- Where
- 35 nm south (180°) of TRV
- Time
- 22:19 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- continuous light to moderate
- B738 at 19,000 ft, 20 nm west, 8:21 pm EDT (00:21 UTC): light chop turbulence above 19,000 ft. 79 nm along the route, 20 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV PBI344028/TM 0021/FL190/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 190
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 28 nm north (344°) of PBI
- Time
- 00:21 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop at 19,000 ft
- BCS3 at 26,000 ft, 21 nm northwest, 7:07 pm EDT (23:07 UTC): light turbulence. 89 nm along the route, 21 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MLB UA /OV MLB160050/TM 2307/FL260/TP BCS3/TB LGT
- Report
- a routine report filed through MLB
- Where
- 50 nm south (160°) of MLB
- Time
- 23:07 UTC
- Height
- at 26,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- light
- SF50 at 8,000 ft, 9 nm west, 6:34 pm EDT (22:34 UTC): no turbulence. 89 nm along the route, 9 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
VRB UA /OV VRB145032/TM 2234/FL080/TP SF50/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through VRB
- Where
- 32 nm southeast (145°) of VRB
- Time
- 22:34 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- SF50
- Turbulence
- none
- A320 at 26,000 ft, 45 nm east, 7:47 pm EDT (23:47 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: during the climb. 99 nm along the route, 45 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
MYGF UA /OV ZFP340040/TM 2347/FL260/TP A320/TB NEG/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through MYGF
- Where
- 40 nm north (340°) of ZFP
- Time
- 23:47 UTC
- Height
- at 26,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- none
- Remarks
- during the climb
- A320 at 23,000 ft, 17 nm west, 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): light chop turbulence, light rain. 99 nm along the route, 17 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
VRB UA /OV VRB130020/TM 2300/FL230/TP A320/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through VRB
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (130°) of VRB
- Time
- 23:00 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Weather
- light rain
- Turbulence
- light chop
- A320 at 17,000 ft, 5 nm northeast, 7:28 pm EDT (23:28 UTC): light chop turbulence. 109 nm along the route, 5 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV PBI026059/TM 2328/FL170/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 59 nm northeast (026°) of PBI
- Time
- 23:28 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- light chop
- CL35 at 8,000 ft, 24 nm west, 7:02 pm EDT (23:02 UTC): no turbulence. 109 nm along the route, 24 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
MLB UA /OV MLB142035/TM 2302/FL080/TP CL35/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through MLB
- Where
- 35 nm southeast (142°) of MLB
- Time
- 23:02 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CL35
- Turbulence
- none
- B763 at 32,000 ft, 9 nm southeast, 7:47 pm EDT (23:47 UTC): no turbulence. 178 nm along the route, 9 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
MLB UA /OV MLB075080/TM 2347/FL320/TP B763/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through MLB
- Where
- 80 nm east (075°) of MLB
- Time
- 23:47 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Turbulence
- none
16 more routine reports are on the map.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 (MIA, MLB, JAX, CHS, ILM, ORF, ACY). 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 | 230° at 21 kt | −18 kt | 138 kt | 6 h 23 min | 2:59 am EDT (06:59 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 230° at 22 kt | −18 kt | 138 kt | 6 h 23 min | 2:59 am EDT (06:59 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 25 kt | −20 kt | 14 °C | 140 kt | 6 h 18 min | 2:54 am EDT (06:54 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | −23 kt | 12 °C | 143 kt | 6 h 10 min | 2:46 am EDT (06:46 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 29 kt | −23 kt | 9 °C | 143 kt | 6 h 10 min | 2:46 am EDT (06:46 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 32 kt | −26 kt | 5 °C | 146 kt | 6 h 02 min | 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 37 kt | −29 kt | 0 °C | 149 kt | 5 h 55 min | 2:31 am EDT (06:31 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 41 kt | −33 kt | -4 °C | 153 kt | 5 h 46 min | 2:22 am EDT (06:22 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 43 kt | −34 kt | -5 °C | 154 kt | 5 h 44 min | 2:20 am EDT (06:20 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 45 kt | −39 kt | -16 °C | 159 kt | 5 h 33 min | 2:09 am EDT (06:09 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 51 kt | −48 kt | -31 °C | 168 kt | 5 h 15 min | 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 56 kt | −54 kt | -40 °C | 174 kt | 5 h 04 min | 1:40 am EDT (05:40 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 210° at 53 kt | −51 kt | -53 °C | 171 kt | 5 h 09 min | 1:45 am EDT (05:45 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 190/8 | L/V 18° | 180/5 14° | L/V 9° | 190/10 -5° | 160/10 -16° | 150/13 -30° | 160/26 -40° | 150/23 -52° |
| MLB | used from 99 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 240/7 | 240/11 17° | 240/13 13° | 250/15 8° | 230/25 -5° | 210/25 -16° | 210/24 -31° | 190/29 -41° | 190/27 -53° |
| JAX | used from 248 nm out; 146 nm from the line | 280/14 | 300/22 16° | 260/27 15° | 260/26 9° | 240/41 -6° | 230/38 -16° | 220/44 -32° | 200/49 -41° | 200/52 -53° |
| CHS | used from 297 nm out; 137 nm from the line | 260/22 | 280/26 12° | 260/37 12° | 250/40 8° | 240/54 -4° | 230/55 -15° | 220/61 -31° | 200/66 -41° | 210/62 -52° |
| ILM | used from 446 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 230/27 | 220/35 14° | 230/45 13° | 230/48 8° | 240/59 -4° | 230/57 -14° | 220/66 -30° | 210/66 -40° | 210/59 -52° |
| ORF | used from 595 nm out; 80 nm from the line | 210/45 | 210/41 15° | 210/39 13° | 220/37 7° | 230/55 -5° | 230/65 -16° | 220/71 -30° | 220/75 -40° | 220/72 -53° |
| ACY | used from 793 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 230/15 | 230/22 15° | 230/31 11° | 230/27 6° | 230/40 -7° | 230/51 -17° | 230/71 -31° | 230/81 -41° | 230/86 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA Miami, FL | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 9 ft | 7:53 pm EDT (23:53 UTC) |
| PMP Pompano Beach, FL | 30 nm out, 2 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,100 feet, scattered clouds at 2,700 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 19 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| ILM Wilmington, NC | 525 nm out, 21 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 3,800 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 3,800 ft | 31 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| EWN New Bern, NC | 585 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,400 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 16 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | none | 17 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 704 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet, scattered clouds at 2,700 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 42 ft | 00:13 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 793 nm out, 17 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 knots | 8 mi | 400 ft | 52 ft | 00:02 UTC |
| DOV Dover, DE | 833 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: mist | from the north (350°) at 5 knots | 6 mi | 500 ft | 28 ft | 00:28 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | destination | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, a broken layer at 900 feet, overcast at 2,600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 9 knots | 3 mi | 600 ft | 35 ft | 8:03 pm EDT (00:03 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 52 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PHL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:40 am EDT (05:40 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PHL
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for MIA, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 4 nm from the route, 59 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZMA
- 6/8618 New Bern, NC, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 Local 4 nm from the route, 585 nm along the route · security · ended 11 October · ZDC
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 0 nm from the route, 823 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 0 nm from the route, 823 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at MIA 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC), at PHL 6:26 pm EDT (22:26 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:53 pm EDT (22:53 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at PHL is before sunrise there (7:07 am EDT (11:07 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: Miami International, Philadelphia International.