Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field to Provo Municipal MKC → PVU
793 nautical miles (913 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 280°, about 279° magnetic at the departure end (variation 1E). At 120 knots that is 7 h 51 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 19-knot headwind), arriving about 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC). Right now MKC is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23; PVU is VFR, wind from the south (180°) 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: 5 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 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 first 387 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 38,000 ft. Over the route from 377 to 783 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 387 nm of the route.
- 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 506 to 684 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 198 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, 654 nm along the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the last 129 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 MKC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B738 descending, 16 nm south, 1:15 am CDT (06:15 UTC): light chop turbulence. 466 nm along the route, 16 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0615/FLDURD/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- over DEN
- Time
- 06:15 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- light chop
- A20N at 25,000 ft, 28 nm south, 1:19 am CDT (06:19 UTC): light chop turbulence up to 26,000 ft, remarks: during the climb ZDVWC-06. 516 nm along the route, 28 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN250045/TM 0619/FL250/TP A20N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP BLO 260/RM DURC. ZDVWC-06
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 45 nm west (250°) of DEN
- Time
- 06:19 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A20N
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop below 26,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb ZDVWC-06
- B38M at 21,500 ft, 25 nm north, 11:33 pm CDT (04:33 UTC): light turbulence up to 25,000 ft, remarks: during the descent flati star ZDVWC-13. 516 nm along the route, 25 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN305065/TM 0433/FL215/TP B38M/TB LGT BLO 250/RM DURD FLATI STAR. ZDVWC-13
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 65 nm northwest (305°) of DEN
- Time
- 04:33 UTC
- Height
- at 21,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- light below 25,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent flati star ZDVWC-13
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 7 forecast points nearest it (MKC, SLN, GRI, GLD, DEN, GJT, SLC). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 ft | 230° at 35 kt | +22 kt | 21 °C | 98 kt | 8 h 06 min | 9:15 am MDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 230° at 31 kt | +22 kt | 18 °C | 98 kt | 8 h 06 min | 9:15 am MDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | +19 kt | 12 °C | 101 kt | 7 h 51 min | 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | +20 kt | 8 °C | 100 kt | 7 h 56 min | 9:05 am MDT (15:05 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 230° at 29 kt | +21 kt | 4 °C | 99 kt | 8 h 01 min | 9:10 am MDT (15:10 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 230° at 30 kt | +22 kt | -1 °C | 98 kt | 8 h 06 min | 9:15 am MDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 230° at 32 kt | +23 kt | -5 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 11 min | 9:20 am MDT (15:20 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 33 kt | +23 kt | -9 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 11 min | 9:20 am MDT (15:20 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 42 kt | +26 kt | -21 °C | 94 kt | 8 h 26 min | 9:35 am MDT (15:35 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 55 kt | +42 kt | -30 °C | 78 kt | 10 h 10 min | 11:19 am MDT (17:19 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 58 kt | +49 kt | -36 °C | 71 kt | 11 h 10 min | 12:19 pm MDT (18:19 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 53 kt | +46 kt | -46 °C | 74 kt | 10 h 43 min | 11:52 am MDT (17:52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 220/44 | 250/28 18° | 250/18 13° | 240/12 6° | 280/24 -6° | 240/34 -18° | 260/47 -30° | 260/51 -40° | 270/58 -50° |
| SLN | used from 99 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 210/53 | 230/41 20° | 240/26 14° | 230/16 8° | 240/25 -7° | 240/35 -19° | 250/61 -30° | 260/65 -38° | 260/56 -49° |
| GRI | used from 198 nm out; 91 nm from the line | 230/35 21° | 230/23 13° | 220/20 7° | 240/25 -8° | 240/37 -20° | 250/49 -33° | 260/57 -38° | 260/58 -47° | |
| GLD | used from 248 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 230/49 | 230/42 15° | 220/26 8° | 240/18 -7° | 230/27 -21° | 240/62 -30° | 240/61 -35° | 250/57 -47° | |
| DEN | used from 397 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 240/21 14° | 250/44 6° | 220/49 -8° | 220/49 -21° | 230/54 -30° | 240/57 -35° | 240/49 -45° | ||
| GJT | used from 545 nm out; 99 nm from the line | 210/43 7° | 230/45 1° | 220/49 -12° | 220/62 -22° | 220/59 -28° | 230/60 -33° | 220/55 -45° | ||
| SLC | used from 694 nm out; 92 nm from the line | 200/5 | 230/8 2° | 220/20 -2° | 210/40 -12° | 190/53 -25° | 210/62 -30° | 220/69 -34° | 220/64 -43° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKC Kansas City, MO | departure | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 756 ft | 1:54 am CDT (06:54 UTC) |
| TOP Topeka, KS | 50 nm out, 12 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 8 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | none | 881 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| MHK Manhattan, KS | 99 nm out, 15 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 1,066 ft | 06:52 UTC |
| PHG Phillipsburg, KS | 218 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 11 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 1,910 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| OIN Oberlin, KS | 278 nm out, 3 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 23 knots, gusting to 31 | 10+ mi | none | 2,706 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| SYF St Francis, KS | 337 nm out, 8 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 13 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 3,429 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| DEN Denver, CO | 466 nm out, 13 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 18,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 24 knots, gusting to 32 | 10+ mi | 18,000 ft | 5,433 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| BJC Denver, CO | 486 nm out, 12 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (170°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 5,673 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| EEO Meeker, CO | 615 nm out, 9 nm south of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 6,415 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| VEL Vernal, UT | 694 nm out, 13 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 5,274 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| PVU Provo, UT | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 4,900 feet | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 4,900 ft | 4,496 ft | 12:56 am MDT (06:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,415 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PVU when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC)
Wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for PVU
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC) and 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 25, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for MKC, the departure
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am CDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at MKC 6:44 pm CDT (23:44 UTC), at PVU 6:50 pm MDT (00:50 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:17 pm MDT (01:17 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: Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field, Provo Municipal.