Plan a flight · Tue 4:56 am CDT (09:56 UTC)

Dane County Rgnl/Truax Field to Greenville Spartanburg International MSN → GSP

596 nautical miles (685 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 144°, about 147° magnetic at the departure end (variation 3W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 07 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 71-knot tailwind), arriving about 9:03 am EDT (13:03 UTC). Right now MSN is VFR, wind calm; GSP is VFR, wind calm. 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: 3 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 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 10 to 288 nm out.
AIRMET SIERRA 6E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist, fog). Over the route from 467 to 546 nm out.
AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist, fog). Near the route, 486 nm along the route.

Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. AIRMET in force: 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 10 to 288 nm out. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. The government's turbulence forecast map ↗

Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 14,000 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗

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 MSN.

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

A21N at 35,000 ft, 28 nm northeast, 3:00 am CDT (08:00 UTC): clear from 35,000 ft to 60,000 ft, -41 °C, wind 295° at 93 knots, remarks: produced by skypath. 89 nm along the route, 28 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
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PWK UA /OV OBK097014 /TM 0800 /FL350 /TP A21N /SK SKC /TA M41 /WV 29593KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
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Report
a routine report filed through PWK
Where
14 nm east (097°) of OBK
Time
08:00 UTC
Height
at 35,000 ft
Aircraft
A21N
Sky
clear
Temperature
−41 °C
Wind
from 295° at 93 knots
Remarks
produced by skypath

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 8 forecast points nearest it (DBQ, JOT, IND, CVG, LOU, TYS, TRI, GSP). 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 26 kt	−17 kt		137 kt	4 h 21 min	10:17 am EDT (14:17 UTC)
5,500 ft	280° at 24 kt	−16 kt	13 °C	136 kt	4 h 23 min	10:19 am EDT (14:19 UTC)
7,500 ft	280° at 24 kt	−16 kt	14 °C	136 kt	4 h 23 min	10:19 am EDT (14:19 UTC)
9,500 ft	280° at 25 kt	−16 kt	10 °C	136 kt	4 h 23 min	10:19 am EDT (14:19 UTC)
11,500 ft	280° at 25 kt	−18 kt	5 °C	138 kt	4 h 19 min	10:15 am EDT (14:15 UTC)
13,500 ft	280° at 28 kt	−19 kt	1 °C	139 kt	4 h 17 min	10:13 am EDT (14:13 UTC)
15,500 ft	280° at 30 kt	−20 kt	-3 °C	140 kt	4 h 15 min	10:11 am EDT (14:11 UTC)
17,500 ft	270° at 33 kt	−21 kt	-8 °C	141 kt	4 h 14 min	10:10 am EDT (14:10 UTC)
18,000 ft FL180	270° at 34 kt	−21 kt	-9 °C	141 kt	4 h 14 min	10:10 am EDT (14:10 UTC)
24,000 ft FL240	290° at 36 kt	−29 kt	-20 °C	149 kt	4 h	9:56 am EDT (13:56 UTC)
30,000 ft FL300	310° at 59 kt	−57 kt	-29 °C	177 kt	3 h 22 min	9:18 am EDT (13:18 UTC)
34,000 ft FL340	310° at 73 kt	−71 kt	-38 °C	191 kt	3 h 07 min	9:03 am EDT (13:03 UTC)
39,000 ft FL390	310° at 69 kt	−66 kt	-49 °C	186 kt	3 h 12 min	9:08 am EDT (13:08 UTC)

Based on data from the 13th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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
DBQ	used from 0 nm out; 79 nm from the line	300/20	270/37 18°	280/37 11°	280/38 3°	260/50 -10°	270/53 -20°	280/78 -29°	280/82 -37°	290/85 -49°
JOT	used from 50 nm out; 38 nm from the line	280/38	270/37 18°	270/43 12°	270/45 3°	260/44 -8°	280/52 -21°	300/70 -29°	300/81 -38°	300/84 -49°
IND	used from 199 nm out; 24 nm from the line	280/32	280/27 17°	270/26 12°	280/25 5°	270/41 -10°	290/44 -20°	310/61 -29°	310/77 -38°	310/72 -49°
CVG	used from 298 nm out; 34 nm from the line	270/29	290/18 16°	250/15 12°	280/19 5°	280/33 -9°	300/32 -20°	320/51 -30°	320/75 -38°	310/76 -48°
LOU	used from 347 nm out; 47 nm from the line	270/25	290/19 15°	290/12 12°	300/11 6°	280/27 -9°	310/30 -20°	320/61 -29°	320/77 -37°	310/66 -49°
TYS	used from 447 nm out; 54 nm from the line	250/11	310/13 14°	300/17 9°	310/13 5°	300/27 -8°	300/21 -21°	330/55 -28°	330/70 -37°	330/52 -48°
TRI	used from 496 nm out; 44 nm from the line		290/13 13°	290/14 9°	300/18 6°	310/23 -8°	290/19 -21°	320/44 -30°	330/63 -37°	330/53 -47°
GSP	used from 546 nm out; 25 nm from the line	L/V	320/5 15°	290/10 10°	300/18 5°	310/25 -8°	280/18 -20°	320/47 -30°	330/67 -37°	330/49 -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
MSN Madison, WI	departure	VFR	calm	10+ mi	none	886 ft	3:53 am CDT (08:53 UTC)
JVL Janesville, WI	30 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line, tower	VFR	from the west-southwest (250°) at 10 knots	10+ mi	none	807 ft	09:35 UTC
DPA Chicago/West Chicago, IL	89 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower	VFR	from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots	10+ mi	none	758 ft	09:52 UTC
RZL Rensselaer, IN	159 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line	VFR	from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots	10+ mi	none	698 ft	08:15 UTC
LAF Lafayette, IN	199 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower	VFR	variable at 3 knots	10+ mi	none	605 ft	08:54 UTC
IND Indianapolis, IN	248 nm out, 6 nm west of the line, tower	VFR Sky: a few clouds at 18,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet	from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots	10+ mi	25,000 ft	796 ft	08:54 UTC
OVO North Vernon, IN	298 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line	no report just now				757 ft
LEX Lexington, KY	377 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower	VFR	from the south (180°) at 7 knots	10+ mi	none	979 ft	08:54 UTC
LOZ London, KY	437 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line	VFR	from the north (010°) at 9 knots, gusting to 16	10+ mi	none	1,212 ft	20:18 UTC
MOR Morristown, TN	496 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line	marginal VFR Weather: mist	calm	3 mi	none	1,312 ft	09:35 UTC
AVL Asheville, NC	556 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower	VFR	from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots	10+ mi	none	2,163 ft	08:54 UTC
GSP Greer, SC	destination	VFR	calm	10+ mi	none	963 ft	5:53 am EDT (09:53 UTC)

The highest airport on this list sits at 2,163 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.

The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table

MSN Madison, WI

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KMSN 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP045 T02170172 53004 $

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KMSN: the station, KMSN
130853Z: observed 3:53 am CDT (08:53 UTC)
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
00000KT: wind calm
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
22/17: temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
A2969: altimeter setting 29.69 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP045: sea-level pressure 1004.5 hPa
T02170172: temperature 21.7 °C (71 °F), dew point 17.2 °C (63 °F)
53004: pressure in the last three hours rising, faster lately, change 0.4 hPa
$: the station needs maintenance

TAF KMSN 130520Z 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT FM130900 30010KT P6SM FEW250 FM140000 00000KT P6SM SCT100

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KMSN: the station, KMSN
130520Z: issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT: valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 45 knots above it
FM130900 30010KT P6SM FEW250: from Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM140000 00000KT P6SM SCT100: from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet

JVL Janesville, WI

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KJVL 130935Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2972 RMK AO2

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KJVL: the station, KJVL
130935Z: observed 09:35 UTC on the 13th
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
25010KT: wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
22/17: temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
A2972: altimeter setting 29.72 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor

TAF KJVL 130520Z 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT FM130900 27011KT P6SM SKC FM131400 30010KT P6SM FEW250 FM132300 00000KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -SHRA BKN060

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KJVL: the station, KJVL
130520Z: issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 45 knots above it
FM130900 27011KT P6SM SKC: from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the west at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
FM131400 30010KT P6SM FEW250: from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM132300 00000KT P6SM BKN100: from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
PROB30 1401/1406 5SM -SHRA BKN060: a 30% chance from Wed 01:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 6,000 feet

DPA Chicago/West Chicago, IL

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KDPA 130952Z 23010KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02220156

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KDPA: the station, KDPA
130952Z: observed 09:52 UTC on the 13th
23010KT: wind from the southwest at 10 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
22/16: temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2975: altimeter setting 29.75 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP070: sea-level pressure 1007.0 hPa
T02220156: temperature 22.2 °C (72 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)

TAF KDPA 130856Z 1309/1406 22011KT P6SM SCT150 WS010/26045KT FM131100 26010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100 FM140000 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 FM140300 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB TEMPO 1404/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KDPA: the station, KDPA
130856Z: issued 08:56 UTC on the 13th
1309/1406 22011KT P6SM SCT150 WS010/26045KT: valid from Tue 09:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,000 feet: wind from 260° at 45 knots above it
FM131100 26010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100: from Tue 11:00 UTC: wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
FM140000 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090: from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
FM140300 05007KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC040CB: from Wed 03:00 UTC: wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcts, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet (thunderheads)
TEMPO 1404/1406 3SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN030CB: at times from Wed 04:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 3 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)

RZL Rensselaer, IN

the observation as issued, and in English

METAR KRZL 130815Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2983 RMK AO2

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KRZL: the station, KRZL
130815Z: observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
21006KT: wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
21/16: temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2983: altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor

LAF Lafayette, IN

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KLAF 130854Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02220156 58004

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KLAF: the station, KLAF
130854Z: observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
VRB03KT: wind light and variable
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
22/16: temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
A2984: altimeter setting 29.84 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP099: sea-level pressure 1009.9 hPa
T02220156: temperature 22.2 °C (72 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
58004: pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.4 hPa

TAF KLAF 130520Z 1306/1406 20007KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/27040KT FM131200 21008KT P6SM FEW150 FM131600 24012G22KT P6SM FEW150 FM132300 26007KT P6SM SCT250

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KLAF: the station, KLAF
130520Z: issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 20007KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/27040KT: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 270° at 40 knots above it
FM131200 21008KT P6SM FEW150: from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
FM131600 24012G22KT P6SM FEW150: from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
FM132300 26007KT P6SM SCT250: from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the west at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet

IND Indianapolis, IN

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KIND 130854Z 22006KT 10SM FEW180 BKN250 20/15 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02000150 50000 $

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KIND: the station, KIND
130854Z: observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
22006KT: wind from the southwest at 6 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
FEW180: a few clouds at 18,000 feet
BKN250: a broken layer at 25,000 feet
20/15: temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
A2990: altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP116: sea-level pressure 1011.6 hPa
T02000150: temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
50000: pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.0 hPa
$: the station needs maintenance

TAF KIND 130520Z 1306/1412 18008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/26040KT FM131200 21009KT P6SM FEW150 FM131600 24014G23KT P6SM FEW150 FM132300 23007KT P6SM SCT250

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KIND: the station, KIND
130520Z: issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
1306/1412 18008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/26040KT: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 260° at 40 knots above it
FM131200 21009KT P6SM FEW150: from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
FM131600 24014G23KT P6SM FEW150: from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet
FM132300 23007KT P6SM SCT250: from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet

LEX Lexington, KY

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KLEX 130854Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01780150 55001 $

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KLEX: the station, KLEX
130854Z: observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
18007KT: wind from the south at 7 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
18/15: temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
A3000: altimeter setting 30.00 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP148: sea-level pressure 1014.8 hPa
T01780150: temperature 17.8 °C (64 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
55001: pressure in the last three hours falling, then rising, change 0.1 hPa
$: the station needs maintenance

TAF KLEX 130535Z 1306/1406 19006KT P6SM FEW250 FM131200 20008KT P6SM SKC FM131600 23012G20KT P6SM SKC FM140100 20005KT P6SM SKC

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KLEX: the station, KLEX
130535Z: issued 05:35 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 19006KT P6SM FEW250: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131200 20008KT P6SM SKC: from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
FM131600 23012G20KT P6SM SKC: from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
FM140100 20005KT P6SM SKC: from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

LOZ London, KY

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KLOZ 082018Z 01009G16KT 10SM SKC 27/01 A3007

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KLOZ: the station, KLOZ
082018Z: observed 20:18 UTC on the 8th
01009G16KT: wind from the north at 9 knots, gusting to 16
10SM: visibility 10 miles
SKC: clear skies
27/01: temperature 27 °C (81 °F), dew point 1 °C (34 °F)
A3007: altimeter setting 30.07 inches of mercury

TAF KLOZ 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KLOZ: the station, KLOZ
130534Z: issued 05:34 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet, amd, not, sked

MOR Morristown, TN

the observation as issued, and in English

METAR KMOR 130935Z 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 14/14 A3009 RMK A01 MONITOR UNICOM FOR SERVICES AND PARKING

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KMOR: the station, KMOR
130935Z: observed 09:35 UTC on the 13th
00000KT: wind calm
3SM: visibility 3 miles
BR: mist
CLR: clear skies
14/14: temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
A3009: altimeter setting 30.09 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
A01
MONITOR
UNICOM
FOR
SERVICES
AND: and
PARKING

AVL Asheville, NC

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KAVL 130854Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP189 T01110094 56004

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KAVL: the station, KAVL
130854Z: observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
AUTO: fully automated report, nobody checked it
33004KT: wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
11/09: temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
A3015: altimeter setting 30.15 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO1: automated station without a precipitation sensor (it cannot tell rain from snow)
SLP189: sea-level pressure 1018.9 hPa
T01110094: temperature 11.1 °C (52 °F), dew point 9.4 °C (49 °F)
56004: pressure in the last three hours falling, then steady, change 0.4 hPa

TAF KAVL 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050 FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KAVL: the station, KAVL
130530Z: issued 05:30 UTC on the 13th
1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250: valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131600 34004KT P6SM FEW050: from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
FM140100 00000KT P6SM SKC: from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

GSP Greer, SC

the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English

METAR KGSP 130953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01170111

METAR: a routine hourly observation
KGSP: the station, KGSP
130953Z: observed 5:53 am EDT (09:53 UTC)
00000KT: wind calm
10SM: visibility 10 miles
CLR: clear skies
12/11: temperature 12 °C (54 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
A3008: altimeter setting 30.08 inches of mercury
RMK: remarks follow
AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
SLP178: sea-level pressure 1017.8 hPa
T01170111: temperature 11.7 °C (53 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)

TAF KGSP 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131700 23005KT P6SM FEW060 FM140200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KGSP: the station, KGSP
130530Z: issued 1:30 am EDT (05:30 UTC)
1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250: valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131700 23005KT P6SM FEW060: from Tue 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
FM140200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC: from Tue 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

At GSP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:03 am EDT (13:03 UTC)

Wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet VFR

The whole forecast for GSP

From Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
From Tue 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
From Tue 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

The forecast for MSN, the departure

From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, clear skies
From Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
From Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet

GSP:

the forecast as issued, and in English

TAF KGSP 130530Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM131700 23005KT P6SM FEW060 FM140200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KGSP: the station, KGSP
130530Z: issued 1:30 am EDT (05:30 UTC)
1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW250: valid from Tue 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM131700 23005KT P6SM FEW060: from Tue 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
FM140200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC: from Tue 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies

MSN:

the forecast as issued, and in English

TAF KMSN 130520Z 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT FM130900 30010KT P6SM FEW250 FM140000 00000KT P6SM SCT100

TAF: a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
KMSN: the station, KMSN
130520Z: issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SKC WS020/25045KT: valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 45 knots above it
FM130900 30010KT P6SM FEW250: from Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
FM140000 00000KT P6SM SCT100: from Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet

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

No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.

Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line

MSN: 18 notices in force. all of them, grouped →

GSP: 11 notices in force. all of them, grouped →

closed Runway 04/22 closed daily 11:30 pm EDT to 5:30 am EDT until Sat 24 Oct, 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) · Daily:0330-0930~DLY 11:30 pm EDT to 5:30 am EDT · GSP 10/009
as issued
```
!GSP 10/009 GSP RWY 04/22 CLSD DLY 0330-0930 2610130330-2610240930
```

197 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):

Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1036139) 42°57′N 89°08′W (6.1 nautical miles NNW 58C) 1342.2FT (249.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 4 Nov, 11:00 am CST (17:00 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 58C 09/361
as issued
```
!GRB 09/361 58C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1036139) 425741.60N0890831.10W (6.1NM NNW 58C) 1342.2FT (249.0FT AGL) U/S 2609301239-2611041700
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1054657) 42°41′N 88°51′W (9.4 nautical miles northeast JVL) 1,204 ft (253 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 23 Nov, 2:56 pm CST (20:56 UTC), estimated · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · JVL 10/007
as issued
```
!JVL 10/007 JVL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1054657) 424154.10N0885122.80W (9.4NM NE JVL) 1204FT (253FT AGL) U/S 2610091457-2611232056EST
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1054657) 42°41′N 88°51′W (9.4 nautical miles northeast JVL) 1,204 ft (253 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 1:53 pm CST (19:53 UTC), estimated · 30 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · JVL 10/003
as issued
```
!JVL 10/003 JVL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1054657) 424154.10N0885122.80W (9.4NM NE JVL) 1204FT (253FT AGL) U/S 2610051354-2611191953EST
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1050104) 42°48′N 88°45′W (2.5 nautical miles south 5Y3) 1149.9FT (279.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 5Y3 09/349
as issued
```
!GRB 09/349 5Y3 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1050104) 424842.00N0884530.00W (2.5NM S 5Y3) 1149.9FT (279.9FT AGL) U/S 2609300130-2610142359
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057069) 42°44′N 88°58′W (8.0 nautical miles NNE JVL) 1177.8FT (274.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 14 Nov, 7:01 am CST (13:01 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · JVL 07/020
as issued
```
!JVL 07/020 JVL OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057069) 424433.60N0885823.40W (8.0NM NNE JVL) 1177.8FT (274.9FT AGL) U/S 2607171301-2611141301
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 04 outer marker out of service until Tue 16 Nov 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 30 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · JVL 03/055
as issued
```
!JVL 03/055 JVL NAV ILS RWY 04 OM U/S 2604012000-2711162111EST
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1008743) 42°23′N 88°44′W (4.5 nautical miles west 0C0) 1215.9FT (291.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 4 Feb, 9:02 pm CST (03:02 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 0C0 10/082
as issued
```
!IKK 10/082 0C0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008743) 422338.00N0884403.00W (4.5NM W 0C0) 1215.9FT (291.0FT AGL) U/S 2610080302-2702050302
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1202775) 42°28′N 88°48′W (7.2 nautical miles east 44C) 1251.0FT (259.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 30 Nov, 3:15 pm CST (21:15 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 44C 09/016
as issued
```
!GRB 09/016 44C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1202775) 422842.40N0884823.20W (7.2NM E 44C) 1251.0FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S 2609012015-2611302115
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 23 glide path out of service until Sat 31 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC), estimated · 69 nm along the route, 28 nm off the line · UGN 09/007
as issued
```
!UGN 09/007 UGN NAV ILS RWY 23 GP U/S 2609270420-2610312359EST
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1027195) 42°15′N 88°21′W (3.6 nautical miles NNW 3CK) 1425.9FT (498.7FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 24 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 3CK 09/274
as issued
```
!IKK 09/274 3CK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1027195) 421534.00N0882145.00W (3.6NM NNW 3CK) 1425.9FT (498.7FT AGL) U/S 2609242202-2611242359
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 23 outer marker out of service until Mon 27 Sep 2027, 4:11 pm CDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 69 nm along the route, 28 nm off the line · UGN 02/006
as issued
```
!UGN 02/006 UGN NAV ILS RWY 23 OM U/S 2602051247-2709272111EST
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1223365) 42°00′N 88°02′W (2.6 nautical miles south 4H1) 873.0FT (132.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 26 Dec, 1:47 pm CST (19:47 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 4H1 09/301
as issued
```
!IKK 09/301 4H1 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1223365) 420020.00N0880249.30W (2.6NM S 4H1) 873.0FT (132.9FT AGL) U/S 2609271847-2612261947
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1013848) 41°56′N 88°04′W (3.5 nautical miles SSE 06C) 1494.1FT (748.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 25 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 06C 09/287
as issued
```
!IKK 09/287 06C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1013848) 415603.00N0880422.00W (3.5NM SSE 06C) 1494.1FT (748.0FT AGL) U/S 2609251901-2610252359
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1013849) 41°56′N 88°04′W (3.5 nautical miles SSE 06C) 1000.7FT (249.3FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 25 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 06C 09/286
as issued
```
!IKK 09/286 06C OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1013849) 415607.00N0880426.00W (3.5NM SSE 06C) 1000.7FT (249.3FT AGL) U/S 2609251900-2610252359
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 27C inner marker out of service until Mon 22 Nov 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 06/653
as issued
```
!ORD 06/653 ORD NAV ILS RWY 27C IM U/S 2606151927-2711222111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 02L outer marker out of service until Mon 6 Dec 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · DPA 04/017
as issued
```
!DPA 04/017 DPA NAV ILS RWY 02L OM U/S 2604221216-2712062111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 27R inner marker out of service until Sun 24 Oct 2027, 4:11 pm CDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · ORD 03/095
as issued
```
!ORD 03/095 ORD NAV ILS RWY 27R IM U/S 2603041253-2710242111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 28R inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 01/867
as issued
```
!ORD 01/867 ORD NAV ILS RWY 28R IM U/S 2601221444-2612312111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 28C inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 01/866
as issued
```
!ORD 01/866 ORD NAV ILS RWY 28C IM U/S 2601221443-2612312111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 27L inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 01/865
as issued
```
!ORD 01/865 ORD NAV ILS RWY 27L IM U/S 2601221442-2612312111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 10L inner marker out of service until Wed 30 Dec, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 01/863
as issued
```
!ORD 01/863 ORD NAV ILS RWY 10L IM U/S 2601221245-2612302111EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 10C inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 12/339
as issued
```
!ORD 12/339 ORD NAV ILS RWY 10C IM U/S 2512301307-2612312359
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 09C inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 12/337
as issued
```
!ORD 12/337 ORD NAV ILS RWY 09C IM U/S 2512301233-2612312359EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 09L inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · ORD 12/336
as issued
```
!ORD 12/336 ORD NAV ILS RWY 09L IM U/S 2512301220-2612312359EST
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 09R inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC), estimated · 89 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 12/117
as issued
```
!ORD 12/117 ORD NAV ILS RWY 09R IM U/S 2512221444-2612312359EST
```
Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2020-above ground level-1577-OE) 41°52′N 87°55′W (6.0 nautical miles south ORD) 920 ft (228 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 99 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · ORD 10/207
as issued
```
!ORD 10/207 ORD OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2020-AGL-1577-OE) 415233N0875509W (6.0NM S ORD) 920FT (228FT AGL) U/S 2610061511-2611202359
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 28L inner marker out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 99 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 06/054
as issued
```
!ORD 06/054 ORD NAV ILS RWY 28L IM U/S 2606011933-2612312359
```
Navigation aid ILS runway 10R(Z) inner marker out of service until Wed 30 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 99 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · ORD 01/864
as issued
```
!ORD 01/864 ORD NAV ILS RWY 10R(Z) IM U/S 2601221251-2612302359
```
Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1008682) 41°36′N 87°55′W (6.5 nautical miles northwest TF8) 998 ft (235 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 23 Nov, 2:56 pm CST (20:56 UTC), estimated · 109 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · TF8 10/094
as issued
```
!IKK 10/094 TF8 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008682) 413657.00N0875547.00W (6.5NM NW TF8) 998FT (235FT AGL) U/S 2610091457-2611232056EST
```
Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2017-above ground level-1185-OE) 41°45′N 87°43′W (2.0 nautical miles southeast MDW) 719 ft (101 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 21 Nov, 12:12 am CST (06:12 UTC) · 109 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · MDW 10/051
as issued
```
!MDW 10/051 MDW OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1185-OE) 414539N0874321W (2.0NM SE MDW) 719FT (101FT AGL) U/S 2610061101-2611210612
```

From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 1 minutes ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.

Daylight

Sunset at MSN 6:18 pm CDT (23:18 UTC), at GSP 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 UTC)).

Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.

The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height

Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.

Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗

Radar now, the upper Mississippi valley · loop National Weather Service

Radar now, the central Great Lakes · loop National Weather Service

Radar now, the lower Mississippi valley · loop National Weather Service

Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · cloud cover and bases, visibility, and the areas of low cloud or poor visibility

Aviation forecast, surface weather, the north-central states, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · surface winds, weather, thunderstorms, and the AIRMET boxes for turbulence, icing and strong winds

Aviation forecast, clouds and visibility, the Southeast, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · cloud cover and bases, visibility, and the areas of low cloud or poor visibility

Aviation forecast, surface weather, the Southeast, 3 hours ahead · on the government's site ↗ Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) · surface winds, weather, thunderstorms, and the AIRMET boxes for turbulence, icing and strong winds

Radar, the whole country · loop National Weather Service

Surface analysis now Weather Prediction Center

Forecast chart, 12 hours ahead Weather Prediction Center

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: Dane County Rgnl/Truax Field, Greenville Spartanburg International.