Norfolk International to Key West International ORF → EYW
794 nautical miles (914 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 203°, about 212° magnetic at the departure end (variation 9W). At 120 knots that is 7 h 05 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 8-knot headwind), arriving about 6:17 am EDT (10:17 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now ORF is marginal VFR, wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots, gusting to 20; EYW is marginal VFR, wind from the east (090°) at 5 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: 3 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.
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 ORF.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E145 at 1,800 ft, 18 nm west, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): a broken layer from 1,800 ft to 3,000 ft. 169 nm along the route, 18 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM/TM 0038/FL018/TP E145/SK BKN018-TOP030
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- over ILM
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Sky
- a broken layer from 1,800 ft, tops 3,000 ft
- B737 at 34,000 ft, 11 nm southeast, 9:08 pm EDT (01:08 UTC): light chop turbulence. 238 nm along the route, 11 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM187076/TM 0108/FL340/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- 76 nm south (187°) of ILM
- Time
- 01:08 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- intermittent light chop
- B737 at 34,000 ft, 11 nm southeast, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): light chop turbulence. 238 nm along the route, 11 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM187076/TM 0038/FL340/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- 76 nm south (187°) of ILM
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- intermittent light chop
- B738 at 19,000 ft, 24 nm east, 8:21 pm EDT (00:21 UTC): light chop turbulence above 19,000 ft. 625 nm along the route, 24 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
PBI UA /OV PBI344028/TM 0021/FL190/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 190
- Report
- a routine report filed through PBI
- Where
- 28 nm north (344°) of PBI
- Time
- 00:21 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop at 19,000 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 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 7 forecast points nearest it (ORF, ILM, CHS, JAX, MLB, MIA, EYW). 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 | 260° at 13 kt | +8 kt | 112 kt | 7 h 05 min | 6:17 am EDT (10:17 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 250° at 15 kt | +10 kt | 14 °C | 110 kt | 7 h 13 min | 6:25 am EDT (10:25 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 250° at 18 kt | +12 kt | 12 °C | 108 kt | 7 h 21 min | 6:33 am EDT (10:33 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 21 kt | +14 kt | 9 °C | 106 kt | 7 h 29 min | 6:41 am EDT (10:41 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 23 kt | +17 kt | 6 °C | 103 kt | 7 h 43 min | 6:55 am EDT (10:55 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | +20 kt | 2 °C | 100 kt | 7 h 56 min | 7:08 am EDT (11:08 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 29 kt | +22 kt | -2 °C | 98 kt | 8 h 06 min | 7:18 am EDT (11:18 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 31 kt | +24 kt | -5 °C | 96 kt | 8 h 16 min | 7:28 am EDT (11:28 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 37 kt | +29 kt | -16 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 44 min | 7:56 am EDT (11:56 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 45 kt | +41 kt | -31 °C | 79 kt | 10 h 03 min | 9:15 am EDT (13:15 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 52 kt | +51 kt | -41 °C | 69 kt | 11 h 30 min | 10:42 am EDT (14:42 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 50 kt | +47 kt | -52 °C | 73 kt | 10 h 53 min | 10:05 am EDT (14:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORF | used from 0 nm out; 25 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° |
| ILM | used from 99 nm out; 56 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° |
| CHS | used from 248 nm out; 90 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° |
| JAX | used from 397 nm out; 122 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 447 nm out; 103 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° |
| MIA | used from 645 nm out; 56 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° |
| EYW | used from 744 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 110/11 | 110/10 17° | 110/7 14° | 080/6 9° | L/V -5° | 260/7 -16° | 280/12 -32° | 300/16 -42° | 270/12 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORF Norfolk, VA | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,400 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet, overcast at 6,500 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots, gusting to 20 | 10+ mi | 3,000 ft | 26 ft | 10:51 pm EDT (02:51 UTC) |
| ECG Elizabeth City, NC | 30 nm out, 17 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,700 feet, scattered clouds at 4,300 feet, a broken layer at 5,500 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 14 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 10 ft | 02:54 UTC |
| EWN New Bern, NC | 119 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,400 feet, overcast at 4,100 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 12 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | 4,100 ft | 17 ft | 02:54 UTC |
| ILM Wilmington, NC | 179 nm out, 18 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| VRB Vero Beach, FL | 596 nm out, 4 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 9 mi | none | 23 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| PHK Pahokee, FL | 645 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 15 ft | ||||
| EYW Key West, FL | destination | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,900 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,000 feet | from the east (090°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 2,500 ft | 3 ft | 11:05 pm EDT (03:05 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 31 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At EYW when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:17 am EDT (10:17 UTC)
Wind from the east-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for EYW
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet
The forecast for ORF, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the west at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 536 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/5945 Key West, FL 7 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZMA
- 6/0299 Key West, FL, Friday, June 26, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 7 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 17 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at ORF 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 UTC), at EYW 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:26 pm EDT (23:26 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at EYW is before sunrise there (7:23 am EDT (11:23 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: Norfolk International, Key West International.