Eppley Airfield to Orlando Sanford International OMA → SFB
1,039 nautical miles (1,195 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 132°, about 130° magnetic at the departure end (variation 2E). At 120 knots that is 6 h 40 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 36-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC). Right now OMA is VFR, wind from the southeast (140°) at 9 knots; SFB is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 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: 201 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.
The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words
Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the first 240 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist, fog). Near the route, 589 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 OMA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
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 11 forecast points nearest it (OMA, MKC, COU, CGI, MEM, HSV, BHM, CSG, TLH, JAX, MLB). 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 18 kt | −11 kt | 131 kt | 7 h 56 min | 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 280° at 16 kt | −14 kt | 134 kt | 7 h 45 min | 11:49 am EDT (15:49 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 290° at 17 kt | −16 kt | 14 °C | 136 kt | 7 h 38 min | 11:42 am EDT (15:42 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 300° at 17 kt | −17 kt | 11 °C | 137 kt | 7 h 35 min | 11:39 am EDT (15:39 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 300° at 15 kt | −14 kt | 8 °C | 134 kt | 7 h 45 min | 11:49 am EDT (15:49 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 290° at 16 kt | −15 kt | 3 °C | 135 kt | 7 h 42 min | 11:46 am EDT (15:46 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 290° at 19 kt | −16 kt | -1 °C | 136 kt | 7 h 38 min | 11:42 am EDT (15:42 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 280° at 21 kt | −18 kt | -5 °C | 138 kt | 7 h 32 min | 11:36 am EDT (15:36 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 280° at 22 kt | −18 kt | -6 °C | 138 kt | 7 h 32 min | 11:36 am EDT (15:36 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 25 kt | −21 kt | -18 °C | 141 kt | 7 h 22 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 290° at 33 kt | −31 kt | -32 °C | 151 kt | 6 h 53 min | 10:57 am EDT (14:57 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 290° at 38 kt | −36 kt | -41 °C | 156 kt | 6 h 40 min | 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 37 kt | −35 kt | -50 °C | 155 kt | 6 h 42 min | 10:46 am EDT (14:46 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 06:00 UTC for use 02:00 to 09:00 UTC; temperatures above 24,000 ft are below zero. Heights are above sea level; a height is left out when the forecast has no wind for it over most of the line (the ground is higher). Ground speed is the airspeed less the headwind; the time en route is for the straight line and ignores climb, descent and routing around weather.
The forecast points as issued
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 220/47 | 240/33 19° | 250/18 11° | 230/17 6° | 260/29 -8° | 250/33 -19° | 250/51 -33° | 260/61 -40° | 270/62 -49° |
| MKC | used from 100 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 220/44 | 250/28 18° | 250/18 13° | 240/12 6° | 280/24 -6° | 240/34 -18° | 260/47 -30° | 260/51 -40° | 270/58 -50° |
| COU | used from 150 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 230/31 | 230/30 15° | 260/16 11° | 270/14 6° | 260/24 -6° | 270/27 -18° | 270/37 -32° | 280/49 -41° | 290/56 -51° |
| CGI | used from 300 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 240/20 | 270/15 15° | 280/15 11° | 300/13 6° | 290/20 -6° | 280/24 -18° | 300/34 -32° | 300/47 -41° | 310/49 -51° |
| MEM | used from 449 nm out; 80 nm from the line | 230/19 | 260/16 15° | 270/17 12° | 300/13 6° | 300/15 -5° | 300/26 -18° | 300/34 -32° | 300/41 -40° | 310/46 -52° |
| HSV | used from 499 nm out; 66 nm from the line | 310/20 | 330/20 16° | 320/27 11° | 340/23 5° | 320/23 -7° | 340/30 -17° | 320/50 -33° | 330/61 -41° | 340/41 -50° |
| BHM | used from 599 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 310/19 | 330/20 17° | 320/28 11° | 340/21 6° | 310/22 -7° | 330/33 -17° | 330/50 -32° | 330/57 -41° | 330/41 -50° |
| CSG | used from 699 nm out; 20 nm from the line | 310/24 | 340/35 17° | 340/37 12° | 330/22 8° | 310/30 -7° | 290/30 -18° | 340/57 -32° | 340/55 -41° | 320/33 -49° |
| TLH | used from 799 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 320/18 | 350/31 18° | 340/24 13° | 310/17 8° | 280/22 -7° | 300/25 -17° | 320/28 -33° | 320/24 -41° | 320/25 -50° |
| JAX | used from 899 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 999 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMA Omaha, NE | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 984 ft | 2:52 am CDT (07:52 UTC) |
| ICL Clarinda, IA | 50 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 995 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| VER Boonville, MO | 200 nm out, 6 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 11,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 715 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| JEF Jefferson City, MO | 240 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the east (100°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 549 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| EIW New Madrid, MO | 409 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 295 ft | ||||
| MKL Jackson, TN | 469 nm out, 19 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 434 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| HSV Huntsville, AL | 589 nm out, 19 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 628 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| AUO Auburn, AL | 719 nm out, 14 nm southwest of the line, tower | reported, no category | calm | none | 776 ft | 05:21 UTC | |
| CSG Columbus, GA | 739 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 397 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| LCQ Lake City, FL | 929 nm out, 1 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 200 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| GNV Gainesville, FL | 959 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 151 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| SFB Orlando, FL | destination | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 995 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SFB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:44 am EDT (14:44 UTC)
Wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for SFB
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for OMA, the departure
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am CDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 23, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm CDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/7634 CENTRALIA, MO, Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, 210 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · today · ZKC
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at OMA 6:47 pm CDT (23:47 UTC), at SFB 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 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. 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.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads
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: Eppley Airfield, Orlando Sanford International.