Miami-Opa Locka Executive to Bangor International OPF → BGR
1,263 nautical miles (1,453 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 023°, about 029° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 39 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 70-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC). Right now OPF is VFR, wind from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots; BGR is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 3 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
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the last 447 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 408 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing from 12,000 ft to 24,000 ft. Over the route from 1124 to 1233 nm out.
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 OPF.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B763 descending, 44 nm northwest, 2:21 am EDT (06:21 UTC): overcast above 40,000 ft. 1114 nm along the route, 44 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MHT UA /OV KMHT/TM 0621/FLDURD/TP B763/SK OVC004
- Report
- a routine report filed through MHT
- Where
- over KMHT
- Time
- 06:21 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- overcast from 400 ft
- B763 descending, 44 nm northwest, 1:55 am EDT (05:55 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 1114 nm along the route, 44 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MHT UA /OV RWY 35/TM 0555/FLDURD/TP B763/SK 004-005 FT
- Report
- a routine report filed through MHT
- Where
- runway 35
- Time
- 05:55 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- from 400 ft to 500 ft ft
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 (MIA, MLB, CHS, ILM, ORF, ACY, JFK, ACK, BOS, PWM, BGR). 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 | 240° at 14 kt | −11 kt | 131 kt | 9 h 38 min | 1:40 pm EDT (17:40 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 240° at 18 kt | −14 kt | 134 kt | 9 h 26 min | 1:28 pm EDT (17:28 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 240° at 22 kt | −17 kt | 11 °C | 137 kt | 9 h 13 min | 1:15 pm EDT (17:15 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 240° at 25 kt | −20 kt | 9 °C | 140 kt | 9 h 01 min | 1:03 pm EDT (17:03 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 240° at 27 kt | −22 kt | 6 °C | 142 kt | 8 h 54 min | 12:56 pm EDT (16:56 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 240° at 30 kt | −25 kt | 2 °C | 145 kt | 8 h 43 min | 12:45 pm EDT (16:45 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 33 kt | −28 kt | -2 °C | 148 kt | 8 h 32 min | 12:34 pm EDT (16:34 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 36 kt | −31 kt | -6 °C | 151 kt | 8 h 22 min | 12:24 pm EDT (16:24 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 37 kt | −31 kt | -7 °C | 151 kt | 8 h 22 min | 12:24 pm EDT (16:24 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 48 kt | −41 kt | -18 °C | 161 kt | 7 h 51 min | 11:53 am EDT (15:53 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 64 kt | −60 kt | -32 °C | 180 kt | 7 h 01 min | 11:03 am EDT (15:03 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 73 kt | −70 kt | -41 °C | 190 kt | 6 h 39 min | 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 68 kt | −63 kt | -52 °C | 183 kt | 6 h 54 min | 10:56 am EDT (14:56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | used from 0 nm out; 31 nm from the line | 150/7 | 140/5 17° | 160/5 14° | L/V 9° | 230/8 -5° | 230/8 -17° | 150/11 -32° | 150/25 -41° | 180/29 -51° |
| MLB | used from 50 nm out; 80 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° |
| CHS | used from 298 nm out; 168 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| ILM | used from 398 nm out; 124 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| ORF | used from 597 nm out; 103 nm from the line | 250/24 | 230/32 11° | 220/37 10° | 220/37 6° | 230/47 -5° | 230/62 -17° | 220/89 -30° | 220/93 -40° | 230/77 -51° |
| ACY | used from 795 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| JFK | used from 895 nm out; 77 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| ACK | used from 994 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 230/29 | 270/37 16° | 270/38 10° | 270/40 4° | 240/46 -8° | 230/52 -17° | 240/74 -31° | 240/83 -41° | 240/91 -53° |
| BOS | used from 1044 nm out; 23 nm from the line | 110/20 | 200/26 12° | 280/24 8° | 260/29 3° | 250/47 -10° | 230/59 -19° | 230/74 -33° | 240/95 -41° | 240/96 -53° |
| PWM | used from 1143 nm out; 22 nm from the line | 180/9 | 280/28 9° | 230/30 6° | 250/22 0° | 240/45 -9° | 230/63 -20° | 230/72 -34° | 240/87 -43° | 240/94 -54° |
| BGR | used from 1193 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 250/21 | 260/11 7° | 270/17 5° | 260/12 -1° | 240/34 -10° | 250/67 -20° | 240/80 -35° | 240/87 -45° | 250/99 -55° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPF Miami, FL | departure | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 8 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
| FXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | 20 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 13 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| HSE Hatteras, NC | 607 nm out, 11 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,700 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | none | 16 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| JPX East Hampton, NY | 984 nm out, 22 nm northwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 700 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 700 ft | 54 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| OQU North Kingstown, RI | 1044 nm out, 7 nm west of the line, tower | reported, no category | from the north (010°) at 16 knots | 800 ft | 18 ft | 07:35 UTC | |
| PWM Portland, ME | 1173 nm out, 22 nm west of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 300 feet, overcast at 3,400 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots | 4 mi | 3,400 ft | 75 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| BGR Bangor, ME | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,600 feet | from the south (170°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 3,600 ft | 192 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 192 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BGR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:41 am EDT (14:41 UTC)
Wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for BGR
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
The forecast for OPF, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 20 October · ZMA
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 16 nm from the route, 1044 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 1064 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
Daylight
Sunset at OPF 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC), at BGR 5:56 pm EDT (21:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:25 pm EDT (22:25 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: Miami-Opa Locka Executive, Bangor International.