Norfolk International to Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International ORF → ROC
380 nautical miles (437 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 350°, about 359° magnetic at the departure end (variation 9W). At 120 knots that is 2 h 46 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 17-knot tailwind), arriving about 5:26 am EDT (09:26 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now ORF is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots, gusting to 22; ROC is 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
- SIGMET E22E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 40,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 3:55 am EDT (07:55 UTC). Over the route from 90 to 180 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120555 MKCE WST 120555 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 22E VALID UNTIL 0755Z NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND MA RI DE NJ NY CSTL WTRS FROM 40E HTO-80SSW ACK-100ESE SIE-30SW CSN-40SSE JST-40E HTO AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL400.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 20 to 360 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the route from 40 to 360 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 210 to 350 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 ORF.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E145 at 800 ft, 47 nm west, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 50 nm along the route, 47 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
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 4 forecast points nearest it (ORF, RIC, PSB, BUF). 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 | 300° at 11 kt | +8 kt | 13 °C | 112 kt | 3 h 24 min | 6:04 am EDT (10:04 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 310° at 10 kt | +7 kt | 11 °C | 113 kt | 3 h 22 min | 6:02 am EDT (10:02 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 290° at 11 kt | +5 kt | 8 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 18 min | 5:58 am EDT (09:58 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 12 kt | +3 kt | 5 °C | 117 kt | 3 h 15 min | 5:55 am EDT (09:55 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 260° at 14 kt | 0 | 2 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 10 min | 5:50 am EDT (09:50 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 260° at 16 kt | 0 | -2 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 10 min | 5:50 am EDT (09:50 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 260° at 18 kt | −1 kt | -6 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 08 min | 5:48 am EDT (09:48 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 20 kt | −1 kt | -9 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 08 min | 5:48 am EDT (09:48 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 33 kt | −13 kt | -21 °C | 133 kt | 2 h 51 min | 5:31 am EDT (09:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 39 kt | −13 kt | -34 °C | 133 kt | 2 h 51 min | 5:31 am EDT (09:31 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 49 kt | −17 kt | -41 °C | 137 kt | 2 h 46 min | 5:26 am EDT (09:26 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 50 kt | −14 kt | -49 °C | 134 kt | 2 h 50 min | 5:30 am EDT (09:30 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° |
| RIC | used from 50 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| PSB | used from 150 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 360/13 13° | 330/14 7° | 300/11 3° | 290/12 -11° | 240/23 -23° | 270/25 -36° | 250/34 -40° | 250/45 -48° | |
| BUF | used from 300 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 320/10 | 010/16 10° | 360/10 6° | 340/13 2° | 330/22 -11° | 300/25 -23° | 320/31 -38° | 300/29 -44° | 280/36 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORF Norfolk, VA | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,900 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | 4,900 ft | 26 ft | 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC) |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 20 nm out, 12 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 5,500 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 42 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| TGI Tangier, VA | 50 nm out, 19 nm east of the line | no report just now | 5 ft | ||||
| DCA Washington, DC | 120 nm out, 19 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 900 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the northwest (320°) at 10 knots | 4 mi | 900 ft | 14 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| BWI Baltimore, MD | 140 nm out, 2 nm southeast of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet Weather: light rain | from the north-northeast (020°) at 6 knots | 7 mi | 800 ft | 143 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| CXY Harrisburg, PA | 200 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 346 ft | 05:56 UTC |
| SEG Selinsgrove, PA | 240 nm out, 11 nm east of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,600 feet | from the north (360°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 1,600 ft | 463 ft | 06:28 UTC |
| IPT Williamsport, PA | 260 nm out, 13 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 528 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| ELM Elmira/Corning, NY | 320 nm out, 24 nm east of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 200 ft | 955 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| DSV Dansville, NY | 350 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,700 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 659 ft | 06:14 UTC |
| ROC Rochester, NY | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,300 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 14,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 4,300 ft | 558 ft | 1:54 am EDT (05:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 955 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ROC when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:26 am EDT (09:26 UTC)
Wind calm, visibility 4 miles, mist, overcast at 1,200 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for ROC
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, mist, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 4 miles, mist, overcast at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the west at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 700 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
The forecast for ORF, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 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, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 6 nm from the route, 120 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 140 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 6/8600 Sterling, VA, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 25 nm from the route, 140 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at ORF 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 UTC), at ROC 6:33 pm EDT (22:33 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:01 pm EDT (23:01 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ROC is before sunrise there (7:20 am EDT (11:20 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, Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International.