Page Municipal to Meadows Field PGA → BFL
379 nautical miles (437 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 259°, about 245° magnetic at the departure end (variation 14E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 41 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 17-knot headwind), arriving about 8:57 pm PDT (03:57 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PGA is VFR, wind from the south (190°) at 14 knots, gusting to 25; BFL is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 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 ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 280 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 250 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 230 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 210 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 40 to 150 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 240 to 339 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 15,000 ft. Near the route, 329 nm along 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 PGA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 13 nm north, 3:54 pm MST (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 100 nm along the route, 13 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL493 3648N 11330W 2254 F240 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC LIGHT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- B38M at 23,000 ft, 21 nm southeast, 4:04 pm MST (23:04 UTC): light rime icing from 23,000 ft to 25,000 ft, -25 °C, remarks: zlawc. 130 nm along the route, 21 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV BLD064047/TM 2304/FL230/TP B38M/TA M25/IC LGT RIME 230-250/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 47 nm northeast (064°) of BLD
- Time
- 23:04 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Temperature
- −25 °C
- Icing
- light rime from 23,000 ft to 25,000 ft
- Remarks
- zlawc
- B738 at 21,000 ft, 45 nm south, 3:14 pm MST (22:14 UTC): light rime icing from 20,000 ft to 21,000 ft, -2 °C, remarks: during the climb zlawc. 130 nm along the route, 45 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
CDC UA /OV PGS275020/TM 2214/FL210/TP B738/TA M02/IC LGT RIME 200-210/RM DURC ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through CDC
- Where
- 20 nm west (275°) of PGS
- Time
- 22:14 UTC
- Height
- at 21,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Temperature
- −2 °C
- Icing
- light rime from 20,000 ft to 21,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb zlawc
- B752 at 17,500 ft, 21 nm south, 3:48 pm MST (22:48 UTC): a broken layer from 17,500 ft to 18,500 ft; overcast, remarks: layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc. 150 nm along the route, 21 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV BLD065025/TM 2248/FL175/TP B752/SK BKN175-TOP185/OVC/RM LAYER OF PRECIP W OF NIITZ 25 NM LGT-HVY RAIN /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- BLD065025 C
- Time
- 22:48 UTC
- Height
- at 17,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- a broken layer from 17,500 ft, tops 18,500 ft
- Remarks
- layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc
- B73M at 11,000 ft, 8 nm southwest, 2:45 pm MST (21:45 UTC): light rime icing, overcast above 11,000 ft. 180 nm along the route, 8 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV LAS350005/TM 2145/FL110/TP B73M/SK 110 OVC/IC LGT RIME
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- 5 nm north (350°) of LAS
- Time
- 21:45 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B73M
- Sky
- at 11,000 ft overcast
- Icing
- light rime
- G280 at 41,000 ft, 38 nm south, 4:37 pm MST (23:37 UTC): light to moderate clear-air turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. 210 nm along the route, 38 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV LAS190035/TM 2337/FL410/TP G280/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZDVWC-46
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 35 nm south (190°) of LAS
- Time
- 23:37 UTC
- Height
- at 41,000 ft
- Aircraft
- G280
- Turbulence
- light to moderate clear-air turbulence
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-46
- A20N at 23,000 ft, 37 nm south, 2:37 pm MST (21:37 UTC): light rime icing from 21,000 ft to 23,000 ft, -21 °C, remarks: during the climb zlawc. 230 nm along the route, 37 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
CDC UA /OV LAS210050/TM 2137/FL230/TP A20N/TA M21/IC LGT RIME 210-230/RM DURC ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through CDC
- Where
- 50 nm southwest (210°) of LAS
- Time
- 21:37 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A20N
- Temperature
- −21 °C
- Icing
- light rime from 21,000 ft to 23,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb zlawc
- BCS3 at 31,000 ft, 39 nm south, 3:44 pm MST (22:44 UTC): remarks: mountain wave 20 kts/zlawc. 240 nm along the route, 39 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DAG UA /OV DAG030040/TM 2244/FL310/TP BCS3/RM MTN WAVE /- 20 KTS/ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through DAG
- Where
- 40 nm northeast (030°) of DAG
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- mountain wave 20 kts/zlawc
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 3 forecast points nearest it (BCE, LAS, WJF). 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 | 210° at 26 kt | +17 kt | 10 °C | 103 kt | 3 h 41 min | 8:57 pm PDT (03:57 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 210° at 25 kt | +18 kt | 9 °C | 102 kt | 3 h 43 min | 8:59 pm PDT (03:59 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 230° at 24 kt | +21 kt | 6 °C | 99 kt | 3 h 50 min | 9:06 pm PDT (04:06 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 230° at 30 kt | +26 kt | 1 °C | 94 kt | 4 h 02 min | 9:18 pm PDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 230° at 32 kt | +27 kt | -2 °C | 93 kt | 4 h 05 min | 9:21 pm PDT (04:21 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 35 kt | +28 kt | -6 °C | 92 kt | 4 h 07 min | 9:23 pm PDT (04:23 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 220° at 37 kt | +28 kt | -9 °C | 92 kt | 4 h 07 min | 9:23 pm PDT (04:23 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 210° at 39 kt | +28 kt | -12 °C | 92 kt | 4 h 07 min | 9:23 pm PDT (04:23 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 41 kt | +33 kt | -21 °C | 87 kt | 4 h 21 min | 9:37 pm PDT (04:37 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 210° at 52 kt | +39 kt | -27 °C | 81 kt | 4 h 41 min | 9:57 pm PDT (04:57 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 57 kt | +41 kt | -34 °C | 79 kt | 4 h 48 min | 10:04 pm PDT (05:04 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 57 kt | +47 kt | -44 °C | 73 kt | 5 h 12 min | 10:28 pm PDT (05:28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCE | used from 0 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| LAS | used from 100 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 200/25 11° | 230/22 5° | 240/25 -1° | 220/37 -12° | 220/44 -21° | 210/52 -27° | 210/60 -34° | 220/58 -44° | |
| WJF | used from 300 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 220/30 8° | 240/28 5° | 230/34 -2° | 220/34 -13° | 220/48 -20° | 220/47 -29° | 210/48 -34° | 220/52 -44° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGA Page, AZ | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet, overcast at 9,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the south (190°) at 14 knots, gusting to 25 | 8 mi | 9,000 ft | 4,316 ft | 4:53 pm MST (23:53 UTC) |
| KNB Kanab, UT | 50 nm out, 16 nm north of the line | reported, no category | from the south (190°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,867 ft | 23:55 UTC |
| VGT Las Vegas, NV | 190 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,205 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| IYK Inyokern, CA | 319 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 2,457 ft | ||||
| BFL Bakersfield, CA | destination | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 509 ft | 4:54 pm PDT (23:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 4,867 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BFL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:57 pm PDT (03:57 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for BFL
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 9:00 pm PDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am PDT (10:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
The forecast for PGA, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm MST (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, overcast at 8,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm MST (05:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am MST (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am MST (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 8,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 160 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, 180 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8783 38NM NE BAKERSFIELD, CA, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Friday, October 23, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 339 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 23 October · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at PGA 5:53 pm MST (00:53 UTC), at BFL 6:25 pm PDT (01:25 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:50 pm PDT (01:50 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BFL is after sunset there (6:26 pm PDT (01:26 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.
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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: Page Municipal, Meadows Field.