Seattle Paine Field International to MC Call Municipal PAE → MYL
313 nautical miles (361 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 123°, about 107° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16E). At 120 knots that is 2 h 16 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 18-knot tailwind), arriving about 11:51 pm MDT (05:51 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PAE is VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots; MYL is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 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 TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the first 166 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 20,000 ft. Over the last 245 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 108 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 20 nm of 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 PAE.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- SB20 at 16,000 ft, 22 nm northeast, 6:52 pm PDT (01:52 UTC): remarks: zse. 39 nm along the route, 22 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PAE UA /OV PAE075045/TM 0152/FL160/TP SB20/SK TOP120/RM ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through PAE
- Where
- 45 nm east (075°) of PAE
- Time
- 01:52 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- SB20
- Sky
- TOP120
- Remarks
- zse
- A321 at 13,500 ft, 37 nm southwest, 6:54 pm PDT (01:54 UTC): remarks: zse. 59 nm along the route, 37 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SEA UA /OV SEA120045/TM 0154/FL135/TP A321/SK TOP130/RM ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through SEA
- Where
- 45 nm southeast (120°) of SEA
- Time
- 01:54 UTC
- Height
- at 13,500 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- PC12 at 13,000 ft, 37 nm southwest, 5:42 pm PDT (00:42 UTC): remarks: zse. 59 nm along the route, 37 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
YKM UA /OV YKM270050/TM 0042/FL130/TP PC12/SK TOP130/RM -ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through YKM
- Where
- 50 nm west (270°) of YKM
- Time
- 00:42 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- PC12 at 15,000 ft, 37 nm southwest, 5:42 pm PDT (00:42 UTC): remarks: zse. 59 nm along the route, 37 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
YKM UA /OV YKM270050/TM 0042/FL150/TP PC12/SK TOP130/RM -ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through YKM
- Where
- 50 nm west (270°) of YKM
- Time
- 00:42 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- C337 at 12,000 ft, 41 nm southwest, 6:18 pm PDT (01:18 UTC): light rime icing, -12 °C, remarks: zse. 117 nm along the route, 41 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
YKM UA /OV YKM155020/TM 0118/FL120/TP C337/TA M12/IC LGT RIME/RM ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through YKM
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (155°) of YKM
- Time
- 01:18 UTC
- Height
- at 12,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C337
- Temperature
- −12 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- zse
- PC12 at 13,500 ft, 15 nm northeast, 6:08 pm PDT (01:08 UTC): no turbulence, a trace of icing, overcast from 9,000 ft to 13,500 ft, -10 °C. 157 nm along the route, 15 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PSC UA /OV PSC360025/TM 0108/FL135/TP PC12/SK OVC090-TOP135/TA M10/TB NEG /IC TRACE RM 135-090
- Report
- a routine report filed through PSC
- Where
- 25 nm north (360°) of PSC
- Time
- 01:08 UTC
- Height
- at 13,500 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- overcast from 9,000 ft, tops 13,500 ft
- Temperature
- −10 °C
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- trace remarks from 13,500 ft to 9,000 ft
- PC12 at 6,000 ft, 12 nm southwest, 5:56 pm PDT (00:56 UTC): overcast above 6,000 ft. 196 nm along the route, 12 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALW UA /OV ALW200015/TM 0056/FL060/TP PC12/SK OVC060
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALW
- Where
- 15 nm south (200°) of ALW
- Time
- 00:56 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- overcast from 6,000 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 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 4 forecast points nearest it (SEA, YKM, LWS, BOI). 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 | 060° at 10 kt | +5 kt | 115 kt | 2 h 43 min | 12:18 am MDT (06:18 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 050° at 11 kt | +4 kt | 2 °C | 116 kt | 2 h 42 min | 12:17 am MDT (06:17 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 030° at 14 kt | 0 | -3 °C | 120 kt | 2 h 36 min | 12:11 am MDT (06:11 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 030° at 18 kt | −3 kt | -8 °C | 123 kt | 2 h 33 min | 12:08 am MDT (06:08 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 030° at 17 kt | 0 | -10 °C | 120 kt | 2 h 36 min | 12:11 am MDT (06:11 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 030° at 18 kt | 0 | -13 °C | 120 kt | 2 h 36 min | 12:11 am MDT (06:11 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 030° at 18 kt | −1 kt | -16 °C | 121 kt | 2 h 35 min | 12:10 am MDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 030° at 19 kt | −1 kt | -19 °C | 121 kt | 2 h 35 min | 12:10 am MDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 030° at 19 kt | −1 kt | -20 °C | 121 kt | 2 h 35 min | 12:10 am MDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 020° at 33 kt | −8 kt | -29 °C | 128 kt | 2 h 27 min | 12:02 am MDT (06:02 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 360° at 34 kt | −18 kt | -37 °C | 138 kt | 2 h 16 min | 11:51 pm MDT (05:51 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 350° at 24 kt | −15 kt | -39 °C | 135 kt | 2 h 19 min | 11:54 pm MDT (05:54 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 290° at 10 kt | −9 kt | -40 °C | 129 kt | 2 h 26 min | 12:01 am MDT (06:01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | used from 0 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 050/7 | 050/11 1° | 050/12 -5° | 030/31 -7° | 010/61 -15° | 010/69 -26° | 360/73 -40° | 360/62 -47° | 330/21 -43° |
| YKM | used from 49 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 070/10 | 040/15 -1° | 020/27 -8° | 030/25 -13° | 020/48 -20° | 010/83 -27° | 010/77 -37° | 010/49 -40° | 350/14 -41° |
| LWS | used from 196 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 070/10 | 080/12 -2° | 030/12 -6° | 080/7 -10° | 170/34 -21° | 160/46 -32° | 200/33 -35° | 220/22 -35° | 230/18 -38° |
| BOI | used from 294 nm out; 86 nm from the line | 300/7 2° | 280/5 -4° | 210/16 -9° | 210/60 -20° | 210/75 -29° | 210/63 -32° | 220/64 -32° | 220/54 -39° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAE Everett, WA | departure | VFR | from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 606 ft | 7:53 pm PDT (02:53 UTC) |
| RNT Renton, WA | 20 nm out, 20 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 32 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| ELN Ellensburg, WA | 88 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 10,000 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 10,000 ft | 1,763 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| PSC Pasco, WA | 166 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 10,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 10,000 ft | 410 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| ALW Walla Walla, WA | 196 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 6,000 feet, overcast at 7,500 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 1,194 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| JSY Joseph, OR | 255 nm out, 7 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,126 ft | 14:30 UTC |
| MYL Mc Call, ID | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,300 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 3,300 ft | 5,024 ft | 8:51 pm MDT (02:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,024 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MYL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:51 pm MDT (05:51 UTC)
Wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet VFR
At times between Sun 8:00 pm MDT (02:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for MYL
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- At times between Sun 8:00 pm MDT (02:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 2 miles, light snow, mist, scattered clouds at 800 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am MDT (13:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, fog nearby, scattered clouds at 1,000 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for PAE, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 1:00 am PDT (08:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, patches of fog, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am PDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at PAE 6:26 pm PDT (01:26 UTC), at MYL 7:05 pm MDT (01:05 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:34 pm MDT (01:34 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MYL is after sunset there (7:06 pm MDT (01:06 UTC)).
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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: Seattle Paine Field International, MC Call Municipal.