Missoula Montana Airport to Abilene Regional MSO → ABI
1,093 nautical miles (1,257 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 138°, about 125° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 8 h 17 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 12-knot tailwind), arriving about 5:29 am CDT (10:29 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now MSO is marginal VFR, wind calm; ABI is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 13 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 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 6W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 34,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 9:55 pm MDT (03:55 UTC). Over the route from 616 to 745 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 SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 348 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 16,000 ft. Over the first 109 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 705 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 427 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 159 to 427 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 189 to 765 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 248 to 606 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 377 to 457 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 526 to 596 nm out.
- 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). Near the route, 755 nm along 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 MSO.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E75L at 14,000 ft, 15 nm southwest, 5:22 pm MDT (23:22 UTC): moderate turbulence from 14,000 ft to 21,000 ft, remarks: during the climb zlc. At the departure end, 15 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MSO UA /OV 32S/TM 2322/FL140/TP E75L/TB MOD 140-210/RM DURC /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through MSO
- Where
- over 32S
- Time
- 23:22 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate from 14,000 ft to 21,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb zlc
- B738 at 33,000 ft, 25 nm southwest, 5:57 pm MDT (23:57 UTC): moderate chop turbulence from 31,000 ft to 33,000 ft. 169 nm along the route, 25 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
IDA UA /OV DBS015030/TM 2357/FL330/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP 310-330 /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through IDA
- Where
- 30 nm north (015°) of DBS
- Time
- 23:57 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- moderate chop from 31,000 ft to 33,000 ft zlc
- S22T at 15,000 ft, 17 nm northeast, 7:47 pm MDT (01:47 UTC): moderate rime icing above 15,000 ft, -5 °C. 238 nm along the route, 17 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
JAC UA /OV DNW010020/TM 0147/FL150/TP S22T/TA M05/IC MOD RIME 150 /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through JAC
- Where
- 20 nm north (010°) of DNW
- Time
- 01:47 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- S22T
- Temperature
- −5 °C
- Icing
- moderate rime at 15,000 ft zlc
- E75L at 28,000 ft, 33 nm southwest, 7:31 pm MDT (01:31 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-03. 507 nm along the route, 33 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
EEO UA /OV EKR085036/TM 0131/FL280/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-03
- Report
- a routine report filed through EEO
- Where
- 36 nm east (085°) of EKR
- Time
- 01:31 UTC
- Height
- at 28,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-03
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 38 nm northeast, 6:47 pm MDT (00:47 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-13. 507 nm along the route, 38 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG010052/TM 0047/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB COSN MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-13
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- 52 nm north (010°) of RLG
- Time
- 00:47 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- cosn moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-13
- B39M at 32,000 ft, 7 nm east, 5:58 pm MDT (23:58 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, no icing, remarks: moderate mtw a 30-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-14. 516 nm along the route, 7 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
EEO UA /OV EKR069073/TM 2358/FL320/TP B39M/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/IC NEG/RM MOD MTW +/-30KT ZDVWC-14
- Report
- a routine report filed through EEO
- Where
- 73 nm east (069°) of EKR
- Time
- 23:58 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Turbulence
- occasional moderate chop
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- moderate mtw a 30-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-14
- C650 at 40,000 ft, 45 nm southwest, 5:48 pm MDT (23:48 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-03. 546 nm along the route, 45 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ASE UA /OV DBL/TM 2348/FL400/TP C650/TB MOD /RM ZDVWC-03
- Report
- a routine report filed through ASE
- Where
- over DBL
- Time
- 23:48 UTC
- Height
- at 40,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C650
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-03
- BCS1 at 24,000 ft, 34 nm northeast, 7:30 pm MDT (01:30 UTC): moderate turbulence from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft, remarks: during the climb ZDVWC-05. 566 nm along the route, 34 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DVV270030/TM 0130/FL240/TP BCS1/TB MOD 220-240/RM DURC ZDVWC-05
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 30 nm west (270°) of DVV
- Time
- 01:30 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS1
- Turbulence
- moderate from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb ZDVWC-05
- BCS1 at 3,700 ft, 1 nm southeast, 7:47 pm MDT (01:47 UTC): snow, rain, remarks: during the descent ils runway 12. At the departure end, 1 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
MSO UA /OV MSO/TM 0147/FL037/TP BCS1/SK 037/WX SN RA/RM DURD ILS RY 12
- Report
- a routine report filed through MSO
- Where
- over MSO
- Time
- 01:47 UTC
- Height
- at 3,700 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS1
- Sky
- at 3,700 ft
- Weather
- snow, rain
- Remarks
- during the descent ils runway 12
- C25B at 4,100 ft, 1 nm southeast, 6:36 pm MDT (00:36 UTC): no icing, overcast above 4,100 ft, remarks: during the descent ils runway 12. At the departure end, 1 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
MSO UA /OV MSO/TM 0036/FL041/TP C25B/SK OVC041/IC NEG/RM DURD ILS RY 12
- Report
- a routine report filed through MSO
- Where
- over MSO
- Time
- 00:36 UTC
- Height
- at 4,100 ft
- Aircraft
- C25B
- Sky
- overcast from 4,100 ft
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent ils runway 12
- B738 at 24,000 ft, 31 nm northeast, 5:13 pm MDT (23:13 UTC): remarks: snow top flight level at 24,000 ft zlc. 109 nm along the route, 31 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BZN UA /OV BZN270030/TM 2313/FL240/TP B738/RM SN TOP FL 240 /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through BZN
- Where
- 30 nm west (270°) of BZN
- Time
- 23:13 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Remarks
- snow top flight level at 24,000 ft zlc
- E75L descending, 47 nm northeast, 7:04 pm MDT (01:04 UTC): remarks: had the airport in sight at 400-500FT above ground. 129 nm along the route, 47 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BZN UA /OV BZN/TM 0104/FLDURD/TP E75L/RM HAD THE AIRPORT IN SIGHT AT 400-500FT AGL
- Report
- a routine report filed through BZN
- Where
- over BZN
- Time
- 01:04 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Remarks
- had the airport in sight at 400-500FT above ground
- B737 descending, 47 nm northeast, 6:28 pm MDT (00:28 UTC): scattered clouds above 8,000 ft, fog, snow, remarks: broke out about 100FT above mins. 129 nm along the route, 47 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BZN UA /OV BZN/TM 0028/FLDURD/TP B737/SK SCT080/WX 1/2SM SN FG/RM BROKE OUT ABOUT 100FT ABOVE MINS
- Report
- a routine report filed through BZN
- Where
- over BZN
- Time
- 00:28 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- scattered clouds from 8,000 ft
- Weather
- 1/2SM, snow, fog
- Remarks
- broke out about 100FT above mins
- A320 descending, 23 nm southwest, 6:54 pm MDT (00:54 UTC): overcast above 7,500 ft, remarks: braking action good during the descent runway 19. 238 nm along the route, 23 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
JAC UA /OV JAC/TM 0054/FLUNKN/TP A320/SK OVC075/RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD DURD RY19
- Report
- a routine report filed through JAC
- Where
- over JAC
- Time
- 00:54 UTC
- Height
- height not given
- Aircraft
- A320
- Sky
- overcast from 7,500 ft
- Remarks
- braking action good during the descent runway 19
11 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 9 forecast points nearest it (DLN, LND, RKS, DEN, PUB, TCC, AMA, LBB, ABI). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ft | 190° at 21 kt | +15 kt | 9 °C | 105 kt | 10 h 25 min | 7:37 am CDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 200° at 22 kt | +13 kt | 9 °C | 107 kt | 10 h 13 min | 7:25 am CDT (12:25 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 27 kt | +12 kt | 5 °C | 108 kt | 10 h 07 min | 7:19 am CDT (12:19 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 30 kt | +11 kt | 1 °C | 109 kt | 10 h 02 min | 7:14 am CDT (12:14 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 32 kt | +10 kt | -3 °C | 110 kt | 9 h 56 min | 7:08 am CDT (12:08 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 34 kt | +8 kt | -8 °C | 112 kt | 9 h 46 min | 6:58 am CDT (11:58 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 35 kt | +8 kt | -9 °C | 112 kt | 9 h 46 min | 6:58 am CDT (11:58 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 43 kt | +10 kt | -20 °C | 110 kt | 9 h 56 min | 7:08 am CDT (12:08 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 57 kt | +10 kt | -32 °C | 110 kt | 9 h 56 min | 7:08 am CDT (12:08 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 63 kt | −4 kt | -38 °C | 124 kt | 8 h 49 min | 6:01 am CDT (11:01 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 61 kt | −12 kt | -47 °C | 132 kt | 8 h 17 min | 5:29 am CDT (10:29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLN | used from 0 nm out; 94 nm from the line | 080/10 -3° | 180/8 -3° | 180/23 -14° | 200/58 -22° | 200/80 -36° | 220/85 -41° | 230/81 -45° | ||
| LND | used from 248 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 180/33 10° | 190/50 3° | 210/59 -9° | 200/50 -21° | 190/41 -34° | 230/55 -39° | 240/65 -47° | ||
| RKS | used from 397 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 190/43 | 210/65 3° | 210/57 -9° | 210/56 -21° | 210/47 -33° | 230/63 -37° | 240/77 -46° | ||
| DEN | used from 497 nm out; 84 nm from the line | 190/31 16° | 210/32 7° | 240/41 -8° | 230/47 -21° | 240/56 -32° | 250/65 -37° | 250/61 -47° | ||
| PUB | used from 596 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 210/24 16° | 210/28 8° | 230/43 -8° | 240/42 -21° | 240/77 -30° | 240/72 -36° | 250/51 -47° | ||
| TCC | used from 795 nm out; 73 nm from the line | 200/26 | 200/28 14° | 220/25 7° | 230/28 -7° | 240/41 -19° | 240/62 -28° | 250/61 -37° | 250/49 -49° | |
| AMA | used from 844 nm out; 29 nm from the line | 190/28 | 220/26 14° | 230/27 7° | 250/24 -6° | 250/32 -16° | 240/51 -28° | 250/52 -38° | 250/51 -50° | |
| LBB | used from 944 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 180/26 20° | 210/21 13° | 230/21 7° | 250/25 -5° | 250/34 -16° | 250/52 -28° | 260/47 -38° | 260/49 -50° | |
| ABI | used from 1043 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 180/26 17° | 220/18 12° | 230/25 8° | 230/28 -5° | 240/29 -14° | 250/35 -28° | 270/37 -39° | 280/37 -51° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSO Missoula, MT | departure | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,300 feet Weather: light snow, mist | calm | 6 mi | 2,300 ft | 3,205 ft | 7:53 pm MDT (01:53 UTC) |
| RVF Twin Bridges, MT | 109 nm out, 2 nm southeast of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet, a broken layer at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,400 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northeast (030°) at 21 knots, gusting to 27 | 1 mi | 300 ft | 4,788 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| WYS West Yellowstone, MT | 179 nm out, 7 nm east of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: light snow, mist | calm | 1.25 mi | 300 ft | 6,649 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| JAC Jackson, WY | 238 nm out, 24 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,200 feet, overcast at 3,100 feet Weather: heavy rain, mist | variable at 4 knots | 4 mi | 2,200 ft | 6,451 ft | 02:03 UTC |
| LND Lander, WY | 338 nm out, 15 nm northeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 700 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,300 ft | 5,588 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| SBS Steamboat Springs, CO | 497 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 10,000 feet | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 10,000 ft | 6,882 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| COS Colorado Springs, CO | 636 nm out, 15 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 |
| PUB Pueblo, CO | 665 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 25 knots, gusting to 37 | 10+ mi | none | 4,729 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| DHT Dalhart, TX | 834 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 16 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,991 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| AMA Amarillo, TX | 894 nm out, 9 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (170°) at 19 knots, gusting to 27 | 10+ mi | none | 3,606 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| ABI Abilene, TX | destination | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,790 ft | 8:52 pm CDT (01:52 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,882 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ABI when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:29 am CDT (10:29 UTC)
Wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for ABI
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 20 knots, gusting to 29, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 12:00 am CDT (05:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
The forecast for MSO, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain, overcast at 2,500 feet
- At times between Sun 7:00 pm MDT (01:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm MDT (05:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain snow, mist, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 2,500 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC) and 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): visibility 6 miles, light snow, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8784 LAKE GEORGE, CO, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 606 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 13 October · ZDV
- 6/8770 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 9 nm from the route, 626 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 12 October · ZDV
Daylight
Sunset at MSO 6:54 pm MDT (00:54 UTC), at ABI 7:09 pm CDT (00:09 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:34 pm CDT (00:34 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ABI is before sunrise there (7:40 am CDT (12:40 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: Missoula Montana Airport, Abilene Regional.