Punta Gorda Airport to Harrisburg International PGD → MDT
838 nautical miles (965 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 017°, about 023° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 44 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 57-knot tailwind), arriving about 6:03 am EDT (10:03 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PGD is VFR, wind calm; MDT is marginal VFR, wind variable at 3 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: 301 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 E19E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 43,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 2:55 am EDT (06:55 UTC). Over the last 160 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120455 MKCE WST 120455 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 19E VALID UNTIL 0655Z CT NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND DE NJ NY MD CT VA CSTL WTRS FROM 20NNW HTO-70SSE HTO-90SE SIE-20WNW LYH-40ESE AIR-20NNW HTO AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL430.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 260 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Near the route, 579 nm along the route.
- 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 last 190 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Near the route, at the destination end.
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 PGD.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
Not fetched just now.
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 9 forecast points nearest it (PIE, MLB, JAX, SAV, CHS, FLO, RDU, RIC, PSB). 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 | 280° at 18 kt | −2 kt | 122 kt | 6 h 52 min | 8:11 am EDT (12:11 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 290° at 16 kt | 0 | 13 °C | 120 kt | 6 h 59 min | 8:18 am EDT (12:18 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 290° at 17 kt | 0 | 12 °C | 120 kt | 6 h 59 min | 8:18 am EDT (12:18 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 280° at 19 kt | −2 kt | 9 °C | 122 kt | 6 h 52 min | 8:11 am EDT (12:11 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 270° at 21 kt | −7 kt | 6 °C | 127 kt | 6 h 36 min | 7:55 am EDT (11:55 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 260° at 24 kt | −11 kt | 3 °C | 131 kt | 6 h 24 min | 7:43 am EDT (11:43 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | −16 kt | -1 °C | 136 kt | 6 h 10 min | 7:29 am EDT (11:29 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 250° at 32 kt | −20 kt | -5 °C | 140 kt | 5 h 59 min | 7:18 am EDT (11:18 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 33 kt | −21 kt | -6 °C | 141 kt | 5 h 57 min | 7:16 am EDT (11:16 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 41 kt | −31 kt | -18 °C | 151 kt | 5 h 33 min | 6:52 am EDT (10:52 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 54 kt | −47 kt | -31 °C | 167 kt | 5 h 01 min | 6:20 am EDT (10:20 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 64 kt | −57 kt | -40 °C | 177 kt | 4 h 44 min | 6:03 am EDT (10:03 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 54 kt | −47 kt | -51 °C | 167 kt | 5 h 01 min | 6:20 am EDT (10:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIE | used from 0 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 350/6 | L/V 18° | 290/6 14° | 280/9 9° | 250/18 -6° | 250/23 -17° | 240/30 -31° | 220/31 -41° | 220/30 -52° |
| MLB | used from 50 nm out; 50 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° |
| JAX | used from 150 nm out; 59 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° |
| SAV | used from 250 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| CHS | used from 299 nm out; 50 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° |
| FLO | used from 399 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| RDU | used from 499 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| RIC | used from 599 nm out; 61 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 798 nm out; 81 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° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGD Punta Gorda, FL | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 12:53 am EDT (04:53 UTC) |
| BOW Bartow, FL | 60 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 124 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| OMN Ormond Beach, FL | 150 nm out, 3 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 knots | 7 mi | none | 28 ft | 22:50 UTC |
| SGJ St Augustine, FL | 190 nm out, 21 nm west of the line, tower | reported, no category | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 9 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| CHS Charleston, SC | 369 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 20,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| FLO Florence, SC | 449 nm out, 18 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 146 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 509 nm out, 7 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 189 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| BKT Blackstone, VA | 639 nm out, 10 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 437 ft | 12:55 UTC |
| HEF Washington, DC | 739 nm out, 6 nm north of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 700 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 8 knots | 3 mi | 700 ft | 192 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| IAD Washington, DC | 759 nm out, 6 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northwest (340°) at 12 knots | 4 mi | 600 ft | 312 ft | 04:52 UTC |
| MDT Harrisburg, PA | destination | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | variable at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 310 ft | 1:08 am EDT (05:08 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 437 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MDT when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 6:03 am EDT (10:03 UTC)
Wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility 4 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 700 feet, overcast at 1,200 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for MDT
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility 4 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 700 feet, overcast at 1,200 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
The forecast for PGD, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 2 nm from the route, 90 nm along the route · security · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 25 nm from the route, 130 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 25 nm from the route, 130 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 25 nm from the route, 130 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 25 nm from the route, 130 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 25 nm from the route, 130 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 25 nm from the route, 130 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 9 nm from the route, 150 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 210 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8713 Maxton, NC, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 8 nm from the route, 489 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 25 nm from the route, 499 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 3 nm from the route, 769 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8600 Sterling, VA, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local on the route, 769 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZDC
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 24 nm from the route, 789 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at PGD 7:02 pm EDT (23:02 UTC), at MDT 6:32 pm EDT (22:32 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MDT is before sunrise there (7:14 am EDT (11:14 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: Punta Gorda Airport, Harrisburg International.