Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal to Nome Airport PAQ → OME
477 nautical miles (548 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 299°, about 283° magnetic at the departure end (variation 16E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 55 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 2-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PAQ is marginal VFR, wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots; OME is marginal VFR, wind from the southeast (130°) at 16 knots, gusting to 22. 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: 2 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 PAQ.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B737 at 14,000 ft, 32 nm south, 2:45 pm AKDT (22:45 UTC): light rime icing up to 14,000 ft, remarks: during the descent peter arrival. At the departure end, 32 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED090015/TM 2245/FL140/TP B737/IC LGT RIME 140 BLO/RM DURD PETER ARR
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 15 nm east (090°) of TED
- Time
- 22:45 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Icing
- light rime at 14,000 ft below
- Remarks
- during the descent peter arrival
- B738 at 12,500 ft, 27 nm south, 1:21 pm AKDT (21:21 UTC): no turbulence, light icing, -16 °C. At the departure end, 27 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED070015/TM 2121/FL125/TP B738/SK TOPS 120/TA M16/TB NEG/IC LGT RM
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 15 nm east (070°) of TED
- Time
- 21:21 UTC
- Height
- at 12,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- tops 12,000 ft
- Temperature
- −16 °C
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- light remarks
- C207 at 1,000 ft, 31 nm southwest, 3:08 pm AKDT (23:08 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 31 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MRI UA /OV MRI260003/TM 2308/FL010/TP C207/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through MRI
- Where
- 3 nm west (260°) of MRI
- Time
- 23:08 UTC
- Height
- at 1,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C207
- Turbulence
- none
- B747 at 5,800 ft, 47 nm southwest, 2:48 pm AKDT (22:48 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, overcast from 4,000 ft to 5,500 ft; a broken layer above 2,000 ft, -11 °C, remarks: clear between layers, clear above. At the departure end, 47 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED200013/TM 2248/FL058/TP B747/SK BKN020 OVC040 TOP055/WX M11/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM CLEAR BETWEEN LAYERS, CLEAR ABOVE
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 13 nm south (200°) of TED
- Time
- 22:48 UTC
- Height
- at 5,800 ft
- Aircraft
- B747
- Sky
- BKN020 OVC040 TOP055
- Weather
- −11 °C
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- clear between layers, clear above
- C172 at 2,500 ft, 16 nm south, 1:50 pm AKDT (21:50 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, a broken layer above 2,500 ft, light rain, haze, remarks: akfss. At the departure end, 16 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
BCV UA /OV BCV /TM 2150 /FL025 /TP C172 /SK BKN025 /WX -RA HZ /TB NEG /IC NEG /RM AKFSS
- Report
- a routine report filed through BCV
- Where
- over BCV
- Time
- 21:50 UTC
- Height
- at 2,500 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Sky
- a broken layer from 2,500 ft
- Weather
- light rain, haze
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- akfss
- C208 at 800 ft, 34 nm southwest, 1:26 pm AKDT (21:26 UTC): remarks: bases 800 ft during the descent runway 15 anc. At the departure end, 34 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED 25006/TM 2126/FL008/TP C208 /RM BASES 008 DURD RWY 15 ANC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- ted wind from 250° at 6 knots
- Time
- 21:26 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- C208
- Remarks
- bases 800 ft during the descent runway 15 anc
- C172 at 900 ft, 31 nm southwest, 1:16 pm AKDT (21:16 UTC): no turbulence. At the departure end, 31 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MRI UA /OV MRI/TM 2116/FL009/TP C172/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through MRI
- Where
- over MRI
- Time
- 21:16 UTC
- Height
- at 900 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- none
- B737 at 5,000 ft, 42 nm southwest, 3:30 pm AKDT (23:30 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the descent gasto. 20 nm along the route, 42 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED230010/TM 2330/FL050/TP B737/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD GASTO
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 10 nm southwest (230°) of TED
- Time
- 23:30 UTC
- Height
- at 5,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent gasto
- B777 at 6,400 ft, 45 nm southwest, 2:17 pm AKDT (22:17 UTC): no turbulence, no icing. 20 nm along the route, 45 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED222012/TM 2217/FL064/TP B777/SK TOP065/TB NEG/IC NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 12 nm southwest (222°) of TED
- Time
- 22:17 UTC
- Height
- at 6,400 ft
- Aircraft
- B777
- Sky
- TOP065
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- PC12 at 4,000 ft, 28 nm southwest, 3:30 pm AKDT (23:30 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the climb northwest bound. 30 nm along the route, 28 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED300020/TM 2330/FL040/TP PC12/SK TOP070/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC NORTHWEST BOUND
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 20 nm northwest (300°) of TED
- Time
- 23:30 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP070
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the climb northwest bound
- B77L at 7,500 ft, 35 nm south, 1:43 pm AKDT (21:43 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the climb. 30 nm along the route, 35 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED280015/TM 2143/FL075/TP B77L/SK TOPS 075/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 15 nm west (280°) of TED
- Time
- 21:43 UTC
- Height
- at 7,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B77L
- Sky
- tops 7,500 ft
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the climb
- SB20 at 4,300 ft, 1 nm south, 2:08 pm AKDT (22:08 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, a broken layer from 2,500 ft to 4,300 ft, light rain, remarks: during the descent LOC15 zan. 347 nm along the route, 1 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
UNK UA /OV UNK/TM 2208/FL043/TP SB20/SK BKN025-TOP043/WX -RA/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD LOC15/ ZAN
- Report
- a routine report filed through UNK
- Where
- over UNK
- Time
- 22:08 UTC
- Height
- at 4,300 ft
- Aircraft
- SB20
- Sky
- a broken layer from 2,500 ft, tops 4,300 ft
- Weather
- light rain
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent LOC15 zan
- BE20 at 800 ft, 5 nm west, 3:49 pm AKDT (23:49 UTC): remarks: zan. At the destination end, 5 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
OME UA /OV OME/TM 2349/FL008/TP BE20/SK BASE008-TOP090/RM ZAN
- Report
- a routine report filed through OME
- Where
- over OME
- Time
- 23:49 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- BE20
- Sky
- BASE008-TOP090
- Remarks
- zan
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 (TKA, MCG, UNK, OME). 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 | 190° at 17 kt | −2 kt | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 200° at 16 kt | −2 kt | -7 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 200° at 16 kt | −1 kt | -12 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 57 min | 8:09 pm AKDT (04:09 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 200° at 16 kt | −2 kt | -16 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 190° at 16 kt | −2 kt | -20 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 200° at 16 kt | −2 kt | -24 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 200° at 16 kt | −1 kt | -28 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 57 min | 8:09 pm AKDT (04:09 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 200° at 16 kt | −1 kt | -31 °C | 121 kt | 3 h 57 min | 8:09 pm AKDT (04:09 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 190° at 17 kt | −2 kt | -42 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 55 min | 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 210° at 23 kt | +3 kt | -52 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 05 min | 8:17 pm AKDT (04:17 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 24 kt | +3 kt | -51 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 05 min | 8:17 pm AKDT (04:17 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 27 kt | +7 kt | -48 °C | 113 kt | 4 h 13 min | 8:25 pm AKDT (04:25 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKA | used from 0 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 190/12 | 190/8 -6° | 230/7 -12° | 230/9 -18° | 270/11 -30° | 260/6 -42° | 260/24 -51° | 230/32 -50° | 230/41 -46° |
| MCG | used from 99 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 210/19 | 220/17 -6° | 220/18 -13° | 210/19 -19° | 200/17 -30° | 220/13 -40° | 220/21 -53° | 210/22 -52° | 220/28 -48° |
| UNK | used from 298 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 190/18 | 190/19 -7° | 180/22 -14° | 170/22 -21° | 180/31 -31° | 180/41 -42° | 190/43 -53° | 200/30 -51° | 200/24 -48° |
| OME | used from 397 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 170/26 | 160/26 -7° | 160/25 -14° | 170/20 -20° | 190/12 -33° | 170/21 -45° | 170/23 -50° | 180/17 -49° | 200/16 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAQ Palmer, AK | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,800 feet Weather: light rain | from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 2,500 ft | 248 ft | 3:53 pm AKDT (23:53 UTC) |
| UUO Willow, AK | 30 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | no report just now | 215 ft | ||||
| SKW Skwentna, AK | 60 nm out, 9 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 148 ft | ||||
| FKK Farewell Lake, AK | 139 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 1,052 ft | ||||
| FSP Nikolai, AK | 169 nm out, 11 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 3,400 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 3,400 ft | 447 ft | 00:01 UTC |
| MCG Mc Grath, AK | 199 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,300 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 1,300 ft | 342 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| UNK Unalakleet, AK | 347 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,300 feet, scattered clouds at 2,800 feet, a broken layer at 3,800 feet | from the east (090°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 3,800 ft | 27 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| GLV Golovin, AK | 417 nm out, 19 nm north of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,200 feet, overcast at 3,400 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 15 knots | 10+ mi | 3,400 ft | 64 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| OME Nome, AK | destination | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the southeast (130°) at 16 knots, gusting to 22 | 3 mi | 1,500 ft | 40 ft | 3:53 pm AKDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,052 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At OME when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:07 pm AKDT (04:07 UTC)
Wind from the southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light showers rain snow, a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet IFR
The whole forecast for OME
- From Sun 4:00 pm AKDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 13 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 3,000 feet
- From Sun 5:00 pm AKDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 13 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 1,000 feet
- From Sun 8:00 pm AKDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light showers rain snow, a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am AKDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 11 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
The forecast for PAQ, the departure
- From Sun 4:00 pm AKDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet
- At times between Sun 4:00 pm AKDT (00:00 UTC) and 6:00 pm AKDT (02:00 UTC): a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Sun 6:00 pm AKDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the east at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a few clouds at 700 feet, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and more above
- At times between Sun 6:00 pm AKDT (02:00 UTC) and 10:00 pm AKDT (06:00 UTC): scattered clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm AKDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am AKDT (19:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 4,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8889 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the departure end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZAN
Daylight
Sunset at PAQ 6:52 pm AKDT (02:52 UTC), at OME 7:50 pm AKDT (03:50 UTC) (civil twilight ends 8:39 pm AKDT (04:39 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at OME is after sunset there (7:54 pm AKDT (03:54 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: Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal, Nome Airport.