Punta Gorda Airport to Philadelphia International PGD → PHL
847 nautical miles (975 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 022°, about 028° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 33 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 66-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:10 am EDT (07:10 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PGD is VFR, wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 knots; PHL is IFR, wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18. 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
- SIGMET 7E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 33,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 11:55 pm EDT (03:55 UTC). Near the route, 708 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120155 MKCE WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 7E VALID UNTIL 0355Z PA MD VA DC WV OH FROM 10NNE JST-30WNW SBY-40ENE RIC-50SW BKW-20SE APE-10NNE JST AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL330.
- SIGMET 6E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 30,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 11:55 pm EDT (03:55 UTC). Over the last 60 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120155 MKCE WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 6E VALID UNTIL 0355Z NY NJ PA DE MD AND DE NJ NY MD CSTL WTRS FROM 20WNW SAX-70S HTO-50ESE SBY-30WSW HAR-20WNW SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22020KT. TOPS TO FL300.
- 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 130 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. 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
- urgent A319 at 15,500 ft, 38 nm southeast, 9:40 pm EDT (01:40 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: radds intersection. 798 nm along the route, 38 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UUA /OV ATR105010/TM 0140/FL155/TP A319/TB INTMT SEV/RM RADDS INTERSECTION
- Report
- an urgent report filed through ACY
- Where
- 10 nm east (105°) of ATR
- Time
- 01:40 UTC
- Height
- at 15,500 ft
- Aircraft
- A319
- Turbulence
- intermittent severe
- Remarks
- radds intersection
- BCS3 at 19,000 ft, 5 nm southeast, 8:18 pm EDT (00:18 UTC): moderate turbulence above 17,000 ft, -9 °C. 808 nm along the route, 5 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DOV UA /OV ENO/TM 0018/FL190/TP BCS3/TA M09/TB MOD 170
- Report
- a routine report filed through DOV
- Where
- over ENO
- Time
- 00:18 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Temperature
- −9 °C
- Turbulence
- moderate at 17,000 ft
- E75L at 20,000 ft, 11 nm northwest, 8:41 pm EDT (00:41 UTC): moderate turbulence above 20,000 ft. At the destination end, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILG UA /OV DQO/TM 0041/FL200/TP E75L/TB MOD 200
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILG
- Where
- over DQO
- Time
- 00:41 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate at 20,000 ft
- A21N at 18,000 ft, 26 nm northwest, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence. At the destination end, 26 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 0038/FL180/TP A21N/TB MOD CAT
- Report
- a routine report filed through PTW
- Where
- over PTW
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- moderate clear-air turbulence
- PC12 at 19,000 ft, 8 nm southeast, 8:09 pm EDT (00:09 UTC): light rime icing, -7 °C. 80 nm along the route, 8 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
MCO UA /OV ORL180030/TM 0009/FL190/TP PC12/TA M07/IC LGT RIME
- Report
- a routine report filed through MCO
- Where
- 30 nm south (180°) of ORL
- Time
- 00:09 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Temperature
- −7 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- C172 at 1,100 ft, 5 nm northwest, 9:12 pm EDT (01:12 UTC): no turbulence. 100 nm along the route, 5 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0112/FL011/TP C172/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 01:12 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- smooth
- C172 at 1,100 ft, 5 nm northwest, 8:12 pm EDT (00:12 UTC): no turbulence. 100 nm along the route, 5 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV 1SM N/TM 0012/FL011/TP C172/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- 1SM north
- Time
- 00:12 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- smooth
- E170 at 31,000 ft, 10 nm northwest, 9:07 pm EDT (01:07 UTC): no turbulence. 150 nm along the route, 10 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 0107/FL310/TP E170/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through OMN
- Where
- over OMN
- Time
- 01:07 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- none
- A321 at 34,000 ft, 10 nm northwest, 7:47 pm EDT (23:47 UTC): no turbulence. 150 nm along the route, 10 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 2347/FL340/TP A321/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through OMN
- Where
- over OMN
- Time
- 23:47 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- none
- E170 at 32,000 ft, 11 nm northwest, 9:02 pm EDT (01:02 UTC): light chop turbulence above 32,000 ft. 179 nm along the route, 11 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OMN UA /OV OMN020030/TM 0102/FL320/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP 320
- Report
- a routine report filed through OMN
- Where
- 30 nm north (020°) of OMN
- Time
- 01:02 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- light chop at 32,000 ft
- B738 at 37,000 ft, 36 nm northwest, 8:26 pm EDT (00:26 UTC): no turbulence. 179 nm along the route, 36 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SGJ UA /OV SGJ/TM 0026/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through SGJ
- Where
- over SGJ
- Time
- 00:26 UTC
- Height
- at 37,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- none
- C525 at 2,000 ft, 35 nm northwest, 7:56 pm EDT (23:56 UTC): a broken layer above 3,600 ft. 359 nm along the route, 35 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
KCHS UA /OV JZI/TM 2356/FL020/TP C525/SK BKN036
- Report
- a routine report filed through KCHS
- Where
- over JZI
- Time
- 23:56 UTC
- Height
- at 2,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C525
- Sky
- a broken layer from 3,600 ft
- E145 at 1,800 ft, 24 nm southeast, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): a broken layer from 1,800 ft to 3,000 ft. 499 nm along the route, 24 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM/TM 0038/FL018/TP E145/SK BKN018-TOP030
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- over ILM
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Sky
- a broken layer from 1,800 ft, tops 3,000 ft
- BCS3 at 600 ft, 29 nm northwest, 8:06 pm EDT (00:06 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 678 nm along the route, 29 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0006/FL006/TP BCS3/SK BASES 006
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- over RIC
- Time
- 00:06 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Sky
- bases 600 ft
15 more routine reports are on the map.
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 11 forecast points nearest it (PIE, MLB, JAX, SAV, CHS, FLO, ILM, RDU, ORF, RIC, ACY). 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 | 270° at 17 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 6 h 40 min | 5:17 am EDT (09:17 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 270° at 16 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 6 h 40 min | 5:17 am EDT (09:17 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 260° at 18 kt | −9 kt | 12 °C | 129 kt | 6 h 34 min | 5:11 am EDT (09:11 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 260° at 22 kt | −12 kt | 10 °C | 132 kt | 6 h 25 min | 5:02 am EDT (09:02 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 24 kt | −16 kt | 7 °C | 136 kt | 6 h 14 min | 4:51 am EDT (08:51 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | −20 kt | 3 °C | 140 kt | 6 h 03 min | 4:40 am EDT (08:40 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 31 kt | −23 kt | -1 °C | 143 kt | 5 h 55 min | 4:32 am EDT (08:32 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 34 kt | −27 kt | -5 °C | 147 kt | 5 h 46 min | 4:23 am EDT (08:23 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 35 kt | −27 kt | -6 °C | 147 kt | 5 h 46 min | 4:23 am EDT (08:23 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 44 kt | −35 kt | -17 °C | 155 kt | 5 h 28 min | 4:05 am EDT (08:05 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 60 kt | −56 kt | -31 °C | 176 kt | 4 h 49 min | 3:26 am EDT (07:26 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 70 kt | −66 kt | -40 °C | 186 kt | 4 h 33 min | 3:10 am EDT (07:10 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 59 kt | −55 kt | -51 °C | 175 kt | 4 h 50 min | 3:27 am EDT (07:27 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; 59 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; 44 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; 72 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 249 nm out; 84 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; 63 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; 62 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° |
| ILM | used from 449 nm out; 28 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| RDU | used from 548 nm out; 56 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° |
| ORF | used from 598 nm out; 56 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 648 nm out; 29 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° |
| ACY | used from 748 nm out; 76 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGD Punta Gorda, FL | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 8,500 feet | from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 9:53 pm EDT (01:53 UTC) |
| BOW Bartow, FL | 60 nm out, 13 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 124 ft | 02:15 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | 100 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| GGE Georgetown, SC | 409 nm out, 18 nm west of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 39 ft | 02:15 UTC |
| CRE North Myrtle Beach, SC | 449 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,800 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| ISO Kinston, NC | 548 nm out, 12 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,800 feet, overcast at 4,400 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | 4,400 ft | 92 ft | 01:50 UTC |
| AKQ Wakefield, VA | 658 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 111 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 678 nm out, 17 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet, a broken layer at 3,200 feet, overcast at 4,100 feet Weather: light rain | from the southwest (220°) at 10 knots | 8 mi | 3,200 ft | 42 ft | 02:18 UTC |
| ESN Easton, MD | 778 nm out, 9 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 900 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots | 8 mi | 400 ft | 72 ft | 02:15 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | destination | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the east-northeast (070°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 5 mi | 600 ft | 35 ft | 9:54 pm EDT (01:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 124 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PHL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:10 am EDT (07:10 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PHL
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 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 10 nm from the route, 90 nm along the route · security · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 3 nm from the route, 150 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 14 nm from the route, 499 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 20 nm from the route, 758 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 788 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 788 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at PGD 7:02 pm EDT (23:02 UTC), at PHL 6:26 pm EDT (22:26 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:53 pm EDT (22:53 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at PHL is before sunrise there (7:07 am EDT (11:07 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, Philadelphia International.