Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport MSP → TCL
747 nautical miles (860 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 158°, about 158° magnetic at the departure end (variation 0E). At 120 knots that is 4 h 28 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 47-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:22 am CDT (12:22 UTC). Right now MSP is marginal VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots; TCL is marginal 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: 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
No SIGMET or AIRMET covers any part of this route right now.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. 1 pilot report of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: light chop turbulence, at 45,000 ft, 37 nm east, 1:53 am CDT (06:53 UTC). 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 14,500 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 MSP.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- CL30 at 45,000 ft, 37 nm east, 1:53 am CDT (06:53 UTC): light chop turbulence. 329 nm along the route, 37 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
SPI UA /OV SPI340010/TM 0653/FL450/TP CL30/TB CONS LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through SPI
- Where
- 10 nm north (340°) of SPI
- Time
- 06:53 UTC
- Height
- at 45,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CL30
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop
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 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 10 forecast points nearest it (MSP, MCW, DBQ, BRL, SPI, STL, CGI, MEM, HSV, BHM). 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 | 260° at 27 kt | −3 kt | 123 kt | 6 h 04 min | 8:58 am CDT (13:58 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 260° at 25 kt | −6 kt | 126 kt | 5 h 56 min | 8:50 am CDT (13:50 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 270° at 23 kt | −8 kt | 15 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 50 min | 8:44 am CDT (13:44 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 280° at 22 kt | −10 kt | 11 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 45 min | 8:39 am CDT (13:39 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 280° at 23 kt | −12 kt | 7 °C | 132 kt | 5 h 40 min | 8:34 am CDT (13:34 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 280° at 24 kt | −12 kt | 2 °C | 132 kt | 5 h 40 min | 8:34 am CDT (13:34 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 280° at 25 kt | −11 kt | -2 °C | 131 kt | 5 h 42 min | 8:36 am CDT (13:36 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 270° at 27 kt | −10 kt | -7 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 45 min | 8:39 am CDT (13:39 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 27 kt | −10 kt | -8 °C | 130 kt | 5 h 45 min | 8:39 am CDT (13:39 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 40 kt | −21 kt | -19 °C | 141 kt | 5 h 18 min | 8:12 am CDT (13:12 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 290° at 61 kt | −41 kt | -29 °C | 161 kt | 4 h 38 min | 7:32 am CDT (12:32 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 290° at 68 kt | −47 kt | -38 °C | 167 kt | 4 h 28 min | 7:22 am CDT (12:22 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 63 kt | −44 kt | -49 °C | 164 kt | 4 h 33 min | 7:27 am CDT (12:27 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 300/30 | 270/33 13° | 260/38 9° | 260/44 4° | 260/43 -11° | 260/41 -20° | 270/62 -30° | 270/67 -40° | 270/67 -48° |
| MCW | used from 50 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 310/26 | 260/33 18° | 270/33 11° | 280/40 3° | 250/43 -10° | 270/49 -20° | 270/59 -29° | 270/73 -39° | 270/92 -48° |
| DBQ | used from 149 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 250/42 | 260/38 17° | 270/31 12° | 270/34 6° | 260/39 -9° | 270/46 -21° | 280/62 -31° | 280/77 -39° | 290/91 -47° |
| BRL | used from 199 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 250/42 | 270/30 17° | 270/36 13° | 270/39 6° | 280/32 -8° | 280/42 -20° | 280/67 -30° | 290/86 -37° | 290/77 -48° |
| SPI | used from 299 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 260/39 | 260/30 18° | 270/21 13° | 280/23 6° | 260/27 -9° | 290/40 -20° | 290/73 -29° | 290/88 -37° | 290/73 -48° |
| STL | used from 349 nm out; 22 nm from the line | 250/35 | 260/23 19° | 270/13 13° | 280/13 6° | 270/24 -9° | 290/38 -20° | 290/78 -28° | 290/77 -37° | 290/68 -49° |
| CGI | used from 448 nm out; 19 nm from the line | 240/30 | 260/22 18° | 300/9 14° | 350/10 7° | 280/22 -7° | 290/39 -18° | 300/69 -28° | 300/70 -38° | 300/56 -49° |
| MEM | used from 548 nm out; 81 nm from the line | 220/24 | 250/19 18° | 280/17 13° | 300/19 8° | 310/25 -6° | 290/40 -16° | 310/53 -29° | 310/55 -38° | 320/44 -49° |
| HSV | used from 647 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 240/15 | 310/17 18° | 310/18 12° | 300/15 7° | 280/12 -7° | 290/35 -17° | 320/58 -29° | 330/62 -38° | 340/50 -49° |
| BHM | used from 697 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 250/11 | 320/15 18° | 310/16 12° | 310/13 7° | 290/14 -6° | 290/30 -17° | 330/54 -29° | 340/58 -38° | 340/48 -50° |
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 | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,800 feet, overcast at 3,100 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 841 ft | 2:03 am CDT (07:03 UTC) |
| RST Rochester, MN | 70 nm out, 8 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,000 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 14 knots | 8 mi | 2,000 ft | 1,317 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| ALO Waterloo, IA | 139 nm out, 20 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,300 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 1,300 ft | 873 ft | 07:26 UTC |
| CID Cedar Rapids, IA | 189 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 869 ft | 03:52 UTC |
| BRL Burlington, IA | 259 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 698 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| IJX Jacksonville, IL | 339 nm out, 13 nm northeast of the line | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 623 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| ALN Alton/St Louis, IL | 388 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 543 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| CGI Cape Girardeau, MO | 488 nm out, 11 nm west of the line, tower | reported, no category | from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots | none | 341 ft | 23:59 UTC | |
| MKL Jackson, TN | 588 nm out, 15 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 434 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| SZY Selmer, TN | 617 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 610 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| HAB Hamilton, AL | 687 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | no report just now | 436 ft | ||||
| TCL Tuscaloosa, AL | destination | marginal VFR Weather: mist | calm | 3 mi | none | 169 ft | 2:28 am CDT (07:28 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,317 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
MSP Minneapolis, MN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
SPECI KMSP 130703Z 30011KT 10SM BKN018 OVC031 13/09 A2980 RMK AO2 T01280094
- SPECI
- a special observation, issued because the weather changed
- KMSP
- the station, KMSP
- 130703Z
- observed 2:03 am CDT (07:03 UTC)
- 30011KT
- wind from the west-northwest at 11 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN018
- a broken layer at 1,800 feet
- OVC031
- overcast at 3,100 feet
- 13/09
- temperature 13 °C (55 °F), dew point 9 °C (48 °F)
- A2980
- altimeter setting 29.80 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01280094
- temperature 12.8 °C (55 °F), dew point 9.4 °C (49 °F)
TAF KMSP 130520Z 1306/1412 30010KT P6SM BKN035 FM130700 30010KT P6SM OVC025 FM131000 31009KT P6SM BKN017 FM131900 31008KT P6SM BKN035 FM140200 34008KT P6SM BKN070
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMSP
- the station, KMSP
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1412 30010KT P6SM BKN035
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- FM130700 30010KT P6SM OVC025
- from Tue 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- FM131000 31009KT P6SM BKN017
- from Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,700 feet
- FM131900 31008KT P6SM BKN035
- from Tue 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- FM140200 34008KT P6SM BKN070
- from Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
RST Rochester, MN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRST 130654Z AUTO 30014KT 8SM OVC020 14/12 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01390117 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRST
- the station, KRST
- 130654Z
- observed 06:54 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 30014KT
- wind from the west-northwest at 14 knots
- 8SM
- visibility 8 miles
- OVC020
- overcast at 2,000 feet
- 14/12
- temperature 14 °C (57 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A2978
- altimeter setting 29.78 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP079
- sea-level pressure 1007.9 hPa
- T01390117
- temperature 13.9 °C (57 °F), dew point 11.7 °C (53 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KRST 130659Z 1307/1406 30011KT P6SM OVC020 FM131400 31008KT P6SM BKN010 FM131700 32006KT P6SM BKN050 FM140200 34007KT P6SM SCT080
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KRST
- the station, KRST
- 130659Z
- issued 06:59 UTC on the 13th
- 1307/1406 30011KT P6SM OVC020
- valid from Tue 07:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,000 feet
- FM131400 31008KT P6SM BKN010
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- FM131700 32006KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140200 34007KT P6SM SCT080
- from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet
ALO Waterloo, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
SPECI KALO 130726Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM BKN013 16/13 A2980 RMK AO2 T01560133
- SPECI
- a special observation, issued because the weather changed
- KALO
- the station, KALO
- 130726Z
- observed 07:26 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 29010KT
- wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN013
- a broken layer at 1,300 feet
- 16/13
- temperature 16 °C (61 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A2980
- altimeter setting 29.80 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01560133
- temperature 15.6 °C (60 °F), dew point 13.3 °C (56 °F)
TAF KALO 130530Z 1306/1406 26012KT P6SM SCT060 FM130800 31007KT P6SM BKN018 FM131200 32007KT P6SM SCT025 FM132200 33005KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1402/1406 5SM -SHRA OVC025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KALO
- the station, KALO
- 130530Z
- issued 05:30 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 26012KT P6SM SCT060
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
- FM130800 31007KT P6SM BKN018
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,800 feet
- FM131200 32007KT P6SM SCT025
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- FM132200 33005KT P6SM BKN040
- from Tue 22:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- PROB30 1402/1406 5SM -SHRA OVC025
- a 30% chance from Wed 02:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 2,500 feet
CID Cedar Rapids, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCID 130352Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2973
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCID
- the station, KCID
- 130352Z
- observed 03:52 UTC on the 13th
- 21010KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/18
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2973
- altimeter setting 29.73 inches of mercury
TAF KCID 130520Z 1306/1406 27010KT P6SM SCT250 FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT014 BKN250 FM131300 31008KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250 FM140000 35007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 PROB30 1400/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCID
- the station, KCID
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 27010KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT014 BKN250
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,400 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- FM131300 31008KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,400 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM140000 35007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 25,000 feet
- PROB30 1400/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED
- a 30% chance from Wed 00:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, mist, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads), amd, not, sked
BRL Burlington, IA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBRL 130653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02330144 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBRL
- the station, KBRL
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 25007KT
- wind from the west-southwest at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/14
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2981
- altimeter setting 29.81 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP087
- sea-level pressure 1008.7 hPa
- T02330144
- temperature 23.3 °C (74 °F), dew point 14.4 °C (58 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KBRL 130520Z 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/24045KT FM131000 28006KT P6SM SCT250 FM131200 30007KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250 FM140000 35006KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 PROB30 1401/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBRL
- the station, KBRL
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/24045KT
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 240° at 45 knots above it
- FM131000 28006KT P6SM SCT250
- from Tue 10:00 UTC: wind from the west at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131200 30007KT P6SM FEW014 SCT250
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 1,400 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM140000 35006KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 25,000 feet
- PROB30 1401/1406 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB
- a 30% chance from Wed 01:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: visibility 4 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, mist, a broken layer at 3,000 feet (thunderheads)
IJX Jacksonville, IL
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KIJX 130735Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2986 RMK AO2 T02120142
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIJX
- the station, KIJX
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22005KT
- wind from the southwest at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 21/14
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T02120142
- temperature 21.2 °C (70 °F), dew point 14.2 °C (58 °F)
ALN Alton/St Louis, IL
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KALN 130735Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2991 RMK AO2 T01970157
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KALN
- the station, KALN
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18006KT
- wind from the south at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 20/16
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01970157
- temperature 19.7 °C (67 °F), dew point 15.7 °C (60 °F)
CGI Cape Girardeau, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCGI 122359Z 24006KT 10SMSM CLR 24/16 A2991
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCGI
- the station, KCGI
- 122359Z
- observed 23:59 UTC on the 12th
- 24006KT
- wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots
- 10SMSM
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/16
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
TAF KCGI 130520Z 1306/1406 22005KT P6SM SKC FM131600 22009G15KT P6SM FEW070 FM140000 21005KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCGI
- the station, KCGI
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 22005KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131600 22009G15KT P6SM FEW070
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 9 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- FM140000 21005KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, amd, not, sked
MKL Jackson, TN
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMKL 130653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP151 T01830128 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMKL
- the station, KMKL
- 130653Z
- observed 06:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20006KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 18/13
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 13 °C (55 °F)
- A2999
- altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO1
- automated station without a precipitation sensor (it cannot tell rain from snow)
- SLP151
- sea-level pressure 1015.1 hPa
- T01830128
- temperature 18.3 °C (65 °F), dew point 12.8 °C (55 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KMKL 130520Z 1306/1406 20004KT P6SM SKC FM131700 23007KT P6SM SCT050 FM140000 19003KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMKL
- the station, KMKL
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 20004KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131700 23007KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM140000 19003KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
SZY Selmer, TN
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSZY 130735Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3001 RMK A01
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSZY
- the station, KSZY
- 130735Z
- observed 07:35 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18004KT
- wind from the south at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 20/14
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A3001
- altimeter setting 30.01 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- A01
TCL Tuscaloosa, AL
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
SPECI KTCL 130728Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 17/17 A3005 RMK AO2 T01720167
- SPECI
- a special observation, issued because the weather changed
- KTCL
- the station, KTCL
- 130728Z
- observed 2:28 am CDT (07:28 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 3SM
- visibility 3 miles
- BR
- mist
- CLR
- clear skies
- 17/17
- temperature 17 °C (63 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A3005
- altimeter setting 30.05 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01720167
- temperature 17.2 °C (63 °F), dew point 16.7 °C (62 °F)
TAF KTCL 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT 5SM BR SKC TEMPO 1306/1310 2SM BR FM131600 22004KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KTCL
- the station, KTCL
- 130520Z
- issued 12:20 am CDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 00000KT 5SM BR SKC
- valid from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, clear skies
- TEMPO 1306/1310 2SM BR
- at times from Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) to Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- FM131600 22004KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
At TCL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:22 am CDT (12:22 UTC)
Wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, clear skies marginal VFR
The whole forecast for TCL
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 5 miles, mist, clear skies
- At times between Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC) and 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for MSP, the departure
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 2:00 am CDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Tue 5:00 am CDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,700 feet
- From Tue 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm CDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
TCL: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KTCL 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT 5SM BR SKC TEMPO 1306/1310 2SM BR FM131600 22004KT P6SM SKC
MSP: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KMSP 130520Z 1306/1412 30010KT P6SM BKN035 FM130700 30010KT P6SM OVC025 FM131000 31009KT P6SM BKN017 FM131900 31008KT P6SM BKN035 FM140200 34008KT P6SM BKN070
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
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
MSP: 50 notices in force, 1 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron Terminal 1 north APN control Point 95 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · MSP 10/273
as issued
!MSP 10/273 MSP APRON TERMINAL 1 NORTH APN CTL POINT 95 CLSD 2610130200-2610131100
- closed Apron Deice PAD for runway 30R closed until Tue 13 Oct, 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC) · MSP 10/274
as issued
!MSP 10/274 MSP APRON DEICE PAD FOR RWY 30R CLSD 2610130200-2610131100
- closed Runway 04/22 closed except TAX 1HR prior permission required 121.9 until Wed 13 Jan, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · MSP 10/221
as issued
!MSP 10/221 MSP RWY 04/22 CLSD EXC TAX 1HR PPR 121.9 2610091229-2701132359
- closed Taxiway L7, L9, L10, taxiway L6 between runway 17/35 and taxiway L, taxiway L between taxiway L10 and taxiway L6 closed until Sat 17 Oct, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC) · MSP 10/174
as issued
!MSP 10/174 MSP TWY L7, L9, L10, TWY L6 BTN RWY 17/35 AND TWY L, TWY L BTN TWY L10 AND TWY L6 CLSD 2610080004-2610172000
TCL: 35 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
Airports along the way: RST runway 03/21 closed
131 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 30 outer marker out of service until Sat 6 Nov 2027, 4:11 pm CDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · LVN 05/017
as issued
!LVN 05/017 LVN NAV ILS RWY 30 OM U/S 2605151352-2711062111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1019789) 44°41′N 93°04′W (7.6 nautical miles ENE LVN) 1753.0FT (798.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 23 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · LVN 04/024
as issued
!LVN 04/024 LVN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1019789) 444121.00N0930422.00W (7.6NM ENE LVN) 1753.0FT (798.9FT AGL) U/S 2604231849-2610232359
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until further notice · 10 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · FGT 10/112
as issued
!PNM 10/112 FGT NAV TACAN AZM OUT OF SERVICE 1510211909-PERM
- Navigation aid ILS runway 09 outer marker out of service until Tue 2 Mar, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 30 nm along the route, 23 nm off the line · RGK 01/034
as issued
!RGK 01/034 RGK NAV ILS RWY 09 OM U/S 2601301646-2703022111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-WTE-10522-OE) 44°14′N 92°58′W (14.2 nautical miles south SYN) 1,594 ft (344 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:13 pm CST (22:13 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · SYN 10/002
as issued
!SYN 10/002 SYN OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-WTE-10522-OE) 441430N0925820W (14.2NM S SYN) 1594FT (344FT AGL) U/S 2610051617-2611192213EST
- Obstruction wind Turbine lights (ASN 2024-WTE-10522-OE) 44°14′N 92°58′W (14.2 nautical miles south SYN) 1,594 ft (344 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 1:03 am CDT (06:03 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · SYN 09/002
as issued
!SYN 09/002 SYN OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2024-WTE-10522-OE) 441430N0925820W (14.2NM S SYN) 1594FT (344FT AGL) U/S 2609050549-2610200603
- Navigation aid ILS runway 30 DME out of service until Fri 4 Dec, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 19 nm off the line · OWA 04/006
as issued
!OWA 04/006 OWA NAV ILS RWY 30 DME U/S 2504291002-2612042000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1261493) 44°10′N 92°45′W (10.2 nautical miles NNE TOB) 1532.8FT (308.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 6:27 pm CST (00:27 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · TOB 10/002
as issued
!TOB 10/002 TOB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1261493) 441050.00N0924557.00W (10.2NM NNE TOB) 1532.8FT (308.1FT AGL) U/S 2610130027-2702100027
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1059762) 44°01′N 92°36′W (8.7 nautical miles northwest RST) 1,720 ft (500 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:30 pm CST (20:30 UTC), estimated · 60 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · RST 10/020
as issued
!RST 10/020 RST OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1059762) 440159.00N0923611.00W (8.7NM NW RST) 1720FT (500FT AGL) U/S 2610051431-2611192030EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 31 category II not authorized until Fri 16 Oct, 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · RST 10/058
as issued
!RST 10/058 RST NAV ILS RWY 31 CAT II NA 2610130549-2610162200
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1237547) 43°50′N 92°29′W (3.7 nautical miles south RST) 1538.1FT (310.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 5:00 pm CST (23:00 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · RST 10/052
as issued
!RST 10/052 RST OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1237547) 435050.90N0922935.60W (3.7NM S RST) 1538.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S 2610081606-2611082300
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35 out of service until Fri 1 Dec 2028, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · AUM 09/007
as issued
!AUM 09/007 AUM NAV ILS RWY 35 U/S 2609301053-2812012000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1023894) 43°40′N 92°45′W (7.9 nautical miles east AUM) 1745.1FT (390.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 28 Dec, 3:31 am CST (09:31 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · AUM 08/014
as issued
!AUM 08/014 AUM OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023894) 434054.00N0924514.00W (7.9NM E AUM) 1745.1FT (390.1FT AGL) U/S 2608300931-2612280931
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1308000) 42°57′N 92°09′W (11.1 nautical miles southeast 1Y5) 1,411 ft (306 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:54 pm CST (20:54 UTC), estimated · 120 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 1Y5 10/064
as issued
!FOD 10/064 1Y5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1308000) 425738.90N0920934.60W (11.1NM SE 1Y5) 1411FT (306FT AGL) U/S 2610051456-2611192054EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1237171) 43°03′N 92°03′W (12.4 nautical miles east 1Y5) 1425.9FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 26 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 1Y5 09/252
as issued
!FOD 09/252 1Y5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1237171) 430335.60N0920341.90W (12.4NM E 1Y5) 1425.9FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2609270201-2611262359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1041353) 42°50′N 92°06′W (11.0 nautical miles NNW OLZ) 1391.1FT (345.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 6 Dec, 3:46 am CST (09:46 UTC) · 129 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · OLZ 10/002
as issued
!OLZ 10/002 OLZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1041353) 425013.00N0920618.00W (11.0NM NNW OLZ) 1391.1FT (345.1FT AGL) U/S 2610060946-2612060946
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1239394) 42°41′N 91°54′W (2.7 nautical miles ENE OLZ) 1363.2FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 139 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · OLZ 10/001
as issued
!OLZ 10/001 OLZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1239394) 424136.30N0915458.40W (2.7NM ENE OLZ) 1363.2FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2610011118-2612012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1209216) 42°27′N 92°00′W (2.8 nautical miles west IIB) 1334.0FT (357.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 4 Feb, 9:15 am CST (15:15 UTC) · 159 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · IIB 10/001
as issued
!IIB 10/001 IIB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1209216) 422719.20N0920040.90W (2.8NM W IIB) 1334.0FT (357.0FT AGL) U/S 2610071515-2702041515
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1017749) 42°18′N 91°57′W (6.4 nautical miles NNE VTI) 1243.8FT (400.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 3 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 159 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · VTI 10/003
as issued
!VTI 10/003 VTI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017749) 421841.00N0915726.00W (6.4NM NNE VTI) 1243.8FT (400.9FT AGL) U/S 2610040016-2612032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1017979) 41°57′N 91°41′W (4.2 nautical miles NNE CID) 1188.0FT (362.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 25 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · CID 09/036
as issued
!CID 09/036 CID OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1017979) 415708.00N0914110.00W (4.2NM NNE CID) 1188.0FT (362.9FT AGL) U/S 2609251922-2611252359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1298002) 41°58′N 91°47′W (6.9 nautical miles northwest CID) 1056.4FT (210.0FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · CID 08/057
as issued
!CID 08/057 CID OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1298002) 415844.60N0914754.40W (6.9NM NW CID) 1056.4FT (210.0FT AGL) U/S 2608191832-2611192359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1291959) 42°02′N 91°29′W (2.2 nautical miles ENE C17) 1040.7FT (243.8FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 19 Oct, 8:38 pm CDT (01:38 UTC) · 189 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · C17 08/130
as issued
!FOD 08/130 C17 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1291959) 420228.80N0912904.40W (2.2NM ENE C17) 1040.7FT (243.8FT AGL) U/S 2608122116-2610200138
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1260439) 41°41′N 91°27′W (4.9 nautical miles northeast IOW) 992.5FT (211.6FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 26 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 209 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · IOW 09/038
as issued
!IOW 09/038 IOW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1260439) 414110.30N0912728.20W (4.9NM NE IOW) 992.5FT (211.6FT AGL) U/S 2609290036-2610262359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1048376) 41°28′N 91°26′W (11.2 nautical miles southeast IOW) 1,005 ft (355 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 2:49 pm CST (20:49 UTC), estimated · 219 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · IOW 10/003
as issued
!IOW 10/003 IOW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1048376) 412811.00N0912650.00W (11.2NM SE IOW) 1005FT (355FT AGL) U/S 2610051451-2611192049EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1048376) 41°28′N 91°26′W (11.2 nautical miles SSE IOW) 1004.9FT (355.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 5:43 pm CST (23:43 UTC) · 219 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · IOW 09/035
as issued
!IOW 09/035 IOW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1048376) 412811.00N0912650.00W (11.2NM SSE IOW) 1004.9FT (355.0FT AGL) U/S 2609242344-2611082343
- Obstruction Bldg lights (ASN 2025-ACE-1580-NRA) 41°21′N 91°08′W (.3 nautical miles southeast MUT) 585 ft (35 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 3:30 pm CDT (20:30 UTC) · 229 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · MUT 10/007
as issued
!MUT 10/007 MUT OBST BLDG LGT (ASN 2025-ACE-1580-NRA) 412152N0910836W (.3NM SE MUT) 585FT (35FT AGL) U/S 2610091427-2610162030
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-ACE-1133-OE) 41°18′N 91°04′W (4.6 nautical miles southeast MUT) 755 ft (210 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 9 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 229 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · MUT 09/010
as issued
!MUT 09/010 MUT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-ACE-1133-OE) 411834N0910454W (4.6NM SE MUT) 755FT (210FT AGL) U/S 2609090351-2612092359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1247969) 41°04′N 91°10′W (17.2 nautical miles south MUT) 1190.9FT (498.7FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 3 Nov, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 249 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MUT 10/002
as issued
!MUT 10/002 MUT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1247969) 410459.00N0911019.00W (17.2NM S MUT) 1190.9FT (498.7FT AGL) U/S 2610021236-2611032359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018565) 41°01′N 91°19′W (10.0 nautical miles ENE MPZ) 1157.8FT (344.8FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 10:19 pm CDT (03:19 UTC) · 249 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · MPZ 09/003
as issued
!MPZ 09/003 MPZ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018565) 410148.10N0911910.50W (10.0NM ENE MPZ) 1157.8FT (344.8FT AGL) U/S 2609060320-2610210319
- Navigation aid ILS runway 36 outer marker out of service until Wed 11 Nov, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 259 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · BRL 06/024
as issued
!BRL 06/024 BRL NAV ILS RWY 36 OM U/S 2606260843-2611112000EST
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 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 MSP 6:31 pm CDT (23:31 UTC), at TCL 6:19 pm CDT (23:19 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:44 pm CDT (23:44 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.
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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, Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport.
