Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Long Beach (Daugherty Field) MSP → LGB
1,327 nautical miles (1,527 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 249°, about 249° magnetic at the departure end (variation 0E). At 120 knots that is 12 h 10 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 11-knot headwind), arriving about 6:23 am PDT (13:23 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now MSP is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots; LGB is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 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: 4 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 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 419 to 1237 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 549 to 1157 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 638 to 1157 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 658 to 898 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, 718 nm along the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 838 to 1237 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, 848 nm along the route.
- 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 948 to 1047 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 1167 to 1307 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 MSP.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- BCS3 at 24,000 ft, 13 nm south, 6:28 pm CDT (23:28 UTC): moderate turbulence from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. 588 nm along the route, 13 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN320045/TM 2328/FL240/TP BCS3/TB MOD 240-220/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 45 nm northwest (320°) of DEN
- Time
- 23:28 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Turbulence
- moderate from 24,000 ft to 22,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 24 nm northwest, 7:47 pm CDT (00:47 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-13. 608 nm along the route, 24 nm northwest 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, 8 nm northwest, 6:58 pm CDT (23:58 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, no icing, remarks: moderate mtw a 30-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-14. 638 nm along the route, 8 nm northwest 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
- A21N at 33,000 ft, 40 nm northwest, 5:35 pm CDT (22:35 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: mountain wave +25-30KTS. 668 nm along the route, 40 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2235/FL330/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM MTN WAVE +25-30KTS
- Report
- a routine report filed through HDN
- Where
- over CHE
- Time
- 22:35 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- mountain wave +25-30KTS
- C650 at 40,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 6:48 pm CDT (23:48 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-03. 688 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast 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
- C680A at 16,000 ft, 37 nm southeast, 5:59 pm CDT (22:59 UTC): moderate turbulence, scattered clouds above 16,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. 698 nm along the route, 37 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ASE UA /OV HAERI/TM 2259/FL160/TP C680A/SK SCT160/TB CONS MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ASE
- Where
- haeri
- Time
- 22:59 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C680A
- Sky
- scattered clouds from 16,000 ft
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- C680 at 18,000 ft, 37 nm southeast, 5:35 pm CDT (22:35 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: from 18,000 ft to 10,000 ft. 718 nm along the route, 37 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ASE UA /OV ASE230020/TM 2235/FL180/TP C680/TB MOD/RM 180-100
- Report
- a routine report filed through ASE
- Where
- 20 nm southwest (230°) of ASE
- Time
- 22:35 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C680
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- from 18,000 ft to 10,000 ft
- E170 at 10,000 ft, 12 nm southeast, 6:41 pm CDT (23:41 UTC): moderate turbulence up to 10,000 ft, remarks: during the climb. 768 nm along the route, 12 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
GJT UA /OV GJT144009/TM 2341/FL100/TP E170/TB MOD SFC-100/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through GJT
- Where
- 9 nm southeast (144°) of GJT
- Time
- 23:41 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- moderate from the surface to 10,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 10 nm northwest, 5:54 pm CDT (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 1037 nm along the route, 10 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL493 3648N 11330W 2254 F240 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC LIGHT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- B38M at 14,000 ft, 13 nm southeast, 7:13 pm CDT (00:13 UTC): moderate turbulence, light rime icing, 8 °C. 1267 nm along the route, 13 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 34,000 ft, 4 nm south, 6:25 pm CDT (23:25 UTC): light chop turbulence. At the departure end, 4 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
MSP UA /OV MSP240040/TM 2325/FL340/TP B39M/TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through MSP
- Where
- 40 nm southwest (240°) of MSP
- Time
- 23:25 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B39M
- Turbulence
- light chop
- BE20 at 14,000 ft, 25 nm northwest, 7:20 pm CDT (00:20 UTC): light turbulence. 160 nm along the route, 25 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
FSD UA /OV FSD340035/TM 0020/FL140/TP BE20/TB CONS LGT/ NEG 120
- Report
- a routine report filed through FSD
- Where
- 35 nm north (340°) of FSD
- Time
- 00:20 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE20
- Turbulence
- continuous light no at 12,000 ft
- B763 at 36,000 ft, 17 nm northwest, 5:48 pm CDT (22:48 UTC): no turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-33. 499 nm along the route, 17 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
BFF UA /OV BFF200020/TM 2248/FL360/TP B763/SK TOP 320-340/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-33
- Report
- a routine report filed through BFF
- Where
- 20 nm south (200°) of BFF
- Time
- 22:48 UTC
- Height
- at 36,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- top from 32,000 ft to 34,000 ft
- Turbulence
- none
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-33
- E75L at 10,000 ft, 35 nm southeast, 6:45 pm CDT (23:45 UTC): light turbulence up to 17,000 ft, remarks: during the climb. 579 nm along the route, 35 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN350025/TM 2345/FL100/TP E75L/TB LGT SFC-170/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 25 nm north (350°) of DEN
- Time
- 23:45 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- light from the surface to 17,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
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 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 9 forecast points nearest it (MSP, FSD, ONL, BFF, DEN, GJT, BCE, LAS, ONT). 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 | 190° at 17 kt | +11 kt | 14 °C | 109 kt | 12 h 10 min | 6:23 am PDT (13:23 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 200° at 18 kt | +15 kt | 13 °C | 105 kt | 12 h 38 min | 6:51 am PDT (13:51 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 210° at 26 kt | +24 kt | 11 °C | 96 kt | 13 h 49 min | 8:02 am PDT (15:02 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 220° at 30 kt | +28 kt | 6 °C | 92 kt | 14 h 25 min | 8:38 am PDT (15:38 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 220° at 31 kt | +29 kt | 2 °C | 91 kt | 14 h 35 min | 8:48 am PDT (15:48 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 33 kt | +31 kt | -2 °C | 89 kt | 14 h 55 min | 9:08 am PDT (16:08 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 220° at 35 kt | +33 kt | -7 °C | 87 kt | 15 h 15 min | 9:28 am PDT (16:28 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 36 kt | +35 kt | -10 °C | 85 kt | 15 h 37 min | 9:50 am PDT (16:50 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 40 kt | +40 kt | -21 °C | 80 kt | 16 h 35 min | 10:48 am PDT (17:48 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 48 kt | +48 kt | -31 °C | 72 kt | 18 h 26 min | 12:39 pm PDT (19:39 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 52 kt | +53 kt | -38 °C | 67 kt | 19 h 48 min | 2:01 pm PDT (21:01 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 58 kt | +59 kt | -47 °C | 61 kt | 21 h 45 min | 3:58 pm PDT (22:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 200/28 | 240/30 19° | 240/24 12° | 240/17 5° | 270/24 -10° | 270/33 -20° | 280/48 -35° | 290/55 -45° | 280/84 -54° |
| FSD | used from 100 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 200/16 | 220/20 17° | 240/26 13° | 230/19 6° | 240/25 -9° | 240/28 -20° | 250/39 -33° | 250/44 -43° | 260/63 -52° |
| ONL | used from 249 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 200/20 17° | 230/26 14° | 240/21 7° | 250/27 -9° | 260/32 -19° | 240/44 -34° | 240/56 -41° | 250/62 -51° | |
| BFF | used from 399 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 120/24 | 180/31 13° | 210/26 7° | 230/25 -7° | 240/41 -20° | 230/52 -36° | 250/56 -41° | 260/57 -45° | |
| DEN | used from 549 nm out; 56 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° | ||
| GJT | used from 648 nm out; 90 nm from the line | 210/40 11° | 210/46 3° | 210/61 -10° | 210/68 -22° | 220/57 -29° | 230/59 -36° | 240/66 -46° | ||
| BCE | used from 848 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| LAS | used from 1047 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 200/25 11° | 230/22 5° | 240/25 -1° | 220/37 -12° | 220/44 -21° | 210/52 -27° | 210/60 -34° | 220/58 -44° | |
| ONT | used from 1197 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 230/11 | 200/17 6° | 230/27 4° | 230/32 -2° | 210/39 -12° | 220/51 -20° | 220/48 -29° | 210/51 -34° | 210/52 -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
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis, MN | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 25,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 25,000 ft | 841 ft | 7:53 pm CDT (00:53 UTC) |
| TKC Tracy, MN | 110 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | VFR | from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,335 ft | 01:00 UTC |
| FSD Sioux Falls, SD | 170 nm out, 14 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 18,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,430 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| ANW Ainsworth, NE | 329 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the north (010°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,588 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| IBM Kimball, NE | 509 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the east (100°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,925 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| FNL Fort Collins/Loveland, CO | 588 nm out, 17 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 5,020 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| GJT Grand Junction, CO | 768 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 12,000 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 13 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 4,861 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| CNY Moab, UT | 828 nm out, 11 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 21 knots, gusting to 29 | 10+ mi | none | 4,579 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| AZC Colorado City, AZ | 1007 nm out, 7 nm west of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,400 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet, overcast at 3,700 feet Weather: heavy rain | from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots | 7 mi | 3,000 ft | 4,873 ft | 00:55 UTC |
| HND Las Vegas, NV | 1127 nm out, 16 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,900 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 2,491 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| ONT Ontario, CA | 1297 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,900 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 12,000 ft | 944 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| LGB Long Beach, CA | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 4,900 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 4,900 ft | 60 ft | 5:53 pm PDT (00:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,020 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At LGB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:23 am PDT (13:23 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet VFR
30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): light rain showers
The whole forecast for LGB
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC) and 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): light rain showers
- From Sun 6:00 pm PDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 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
The forecast for MSP, the departure
- From Sun 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/6656 ANOKA, MN, Monday, October 5, 2026 through Monday, October 19, 2026 Local 19 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 19 October · ZMP
- 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 1117 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 19 nm from the route, 1127 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8891 Bullhead City, AZ, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 11 nm from the route, 1137 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZLA
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 5 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at MSP 6:33 pm CDT (23:33 UTC), at LGB 6:22 pm PDT (01:22 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:47 pm PDT (01:47 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at LGB is before sunrise there (6:55 am PDT (13:55 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: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Long Beach (Daugherty Field).