St. Pete-Clearwater International to Elmira/Corning Regional PIE → ELM
901 nautical miles (1,037 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 017°, about 022° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 44 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 37-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:30 am EDT (11:30 UTC). Right now PIE is VFR, wind calm; ELM is low IFR, wind calm. 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: 245 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 route from 604 to 772 nm out.
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 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 465 to 634 nm out.
- 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 317 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 307 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 257 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 PIE.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 20,000 ft, 22 nm southeast, 11:11 pm EDT (03:11 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence from 20,000 ft to 25,000 ft. 713 nm along the route, 22 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
IAD UA /OV AML300020/TM 0311/FL200/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT 200-250
- Report
- a routine report filed through IAD
- Where
- 20 nm northwest (300°) of AML
- Time
- 03:11 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- moderate clear-air turbulence from 20,000 ft to 25,000 ft
- E75S at 22,000 ft, 46 nm west, 10:51 pm EDT (02:51 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: zob. 772 nm along the route, 46 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
JST UA /OV JST/TM 0251/FL220/TP E75S/TB LGHT-MOD/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through JST
- Where
- over JST
- Time
- 02:51 UTC
- Height
- at 22,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Turbulence
- lght-mod
- Remarks
- zob
- E145 at 600 ft, 46 nm east, 11:20 pm EDT (03:20 UTC): overcast above 600 ft. 792 nm along the route, 46 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0320/FL006/TP E145/SK OVC 006
- Report
- a routine report filed through MDT
- Where
- over MDT
- Time
- 03:20 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Sky
- overcast from 600 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 11 forecast points nearest it (PIE, JAX, SAV, CHS, CAE, FLO, RDU, ROA, EKN, PSB, AVP). 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 | 300° at 18 kt | +3 kt | 117 kt | 7 h 42 min | 9:28 am EDT (13:28 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 16 kt | +7 kt | 13 °C | 113 kt | 7 h 58 min | 9:44 am EDT (13:44 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 310° at 18 kt | +8 kt | 12 °C | 112 kt | 8 h 03 min | 9:49 am EDT (13:49 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 310° at 20 kt | +6 kt | 8 °C | 114 kt | 7 h 54 min | 9:40 am EDT (13:40 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 300° at 20 kt | +3 kt | 6 °C | 117 kt | 7 h 42 min | 9:28 am EDT (13:28 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 290° at 21 kt | 0 | 2 °C | 120 kt | 7 h 30 min | 9:16 am EDT (13:16 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 280° at 23 kt | −3 kt | -2 °C | 123 kt | 7 h 20 min | 9:06 am EDT (13:06 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 270° at 25 kt | −6 kt | -6 °C | 126 kt | 7 h 09 min | 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 270° at 26 kt | −7 kt | -7 °C | 127 kt | 7 h 06 min | 8:52 am EDT (12:52 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 31 kt | −15 kt | -19 °C | 135 kt | 6 h 40 min | 8:26 am EDT (12:26 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 38 kt | −24 kt | -33 °C | 144 kt | 6 h 15 min | 8:01 am EDT (12:01 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 47 kt | −37 kt | -40 °C | 157 kt | 5 h 44 min | 7:30 am EDT (11:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 43 kt | −31 kt | -50 °C | 151 kt | 5 h 58 min | 7:44 am EDT (11:44 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; 25 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° |
| JAX | used from 99 nm out; 40 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 198 nm out; 42 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 297 nm out; 41 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° |
| CAE | used from 347 nm out; 30 nm from the line | 330/15 | 330/13 12° | 330/22 9° | 300/26 6° | 280/33 -7° | 270/38 -18° | 250/45 -33° | 240/46 -40° | 270/38 -49° |
| FLO | used from 396 nm out; 35 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 446 nm out; 63 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° |
| ROA | used from 545 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 310/29 | 330/31 13° | 340/28 7° | 330/25 3° | 310/32 -8° | 300/32 -22° | 290/32 -31° | 270/35 -38° | 270/32 -47° |
| EKN | used from 644 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 330/21 12° | 330/25 7° | 350/22 2° | 330/24 -10° | 310/27 -21° | 320/33 -35° | 290/31 -39° | 290/34 -47° | |
| PSB | used from 743 nm out; 50 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° | |
| AVP | used from 891 nm out; 70 nm from the line | 150/5 | 350/13 12° | 270/20 8° | 260/17 4° | 260/25 -11° | 240/31 -22° | 240/54 -35° | 230/61 -41° | 240/55 -49° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIE St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 12:53 am EDT (04:53 UTC) |
| OCF Ocala, FL | 79 nm out, 1 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 90 ft | 04:51 UTC |
| VQQ Jacksonville, FL | 149 nm out, 3 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 79 ft | 05:35 UTC |
| SAV Savannah, GA | 267 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 50 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| HXD Hilton Head Island, SC | 277 nm out, 22 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 19 ft | 05:35 UTC |
| AFP Wadesboro, NC | 446 nm out, 2 nm north of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 299 ft | 05:35 UTC |
| VUJ Albemarle, NC | 465 nm out, 12 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 609 ft | 05:35 UTC |
| LYH Lynchburg, VA | 594 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 8,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 938 ft | 04:54 UTC |
| CHO Charlottesville, VA | 654 nm out, 14 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,900 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 640 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| MRB Martinsburg, WV | 733 nm out, 10 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 564 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| UNV State College, PA | 812 nm out, 14 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northeast (020°) at 6 knots | 1.5 mi | 300 ft | 1,231 ft | 05:36 UTC |
| ELM Elmira/Corning, NY | destination | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: mist | calm | 5 mi | 200 ft | 955 ft | 1:06 am EDT (05:06 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,231 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ELM when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:30 am EDT (11:30 UTC)
Wind calm, visibility 1 mile, mist, overcast at 300 feet low IFR
The whole forecast for ELM
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 3 miles, mist, a broken layer at 200 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 1 mile, mist, overcast at 300 feet
- From Mon 9:30 am EDT (13:30 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 500 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am EDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
The forecast for PIE, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 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 at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 149 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, 158 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at PIE 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at ELM 6:31 pm EDT (22:31 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 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: St. Pete-Clearwater International, Elmira/Corning Regional.