Palm Springs International to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport PSP → IAH
1,101 nautical miles (1,267 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 096°, about 083° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 6 h 53 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 40-knot tailwind), arriving about 9:58 am CDT (14:58 UTC). Right now PSP is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots; IAH is VFR, 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: 466 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 TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 35,000 ft to 45,000 ft. Over the first 139 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 15,000 ft. Over the first 60 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 268 to 317 nm out.
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 PSP.
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 (BLH, PHX, TUS, ELP, INK, ABI, SAT, CLL, HOU). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 200° at 17 kt | −3 kt | 18 °C | 123 kt | 8 h 57 min | 12:02 pm CDT (17:02 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 200° at 19 kt | −3 kt | 13 °C | 123 kt | 8 h 57 min | 12:02 pm CDT (17:02 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 200° at 20 kt | −4 kt | 10 °C | 124 kt | 8 h 53 min | 11:58 am CDT (16:58 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 21 kt | −7 kt | 6 °C | 127 kt | 8 h 40 min | 11:45 am CDT (16:45 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 25 kt | −11 kt | 3 °C | 131 kt | 8 h 24 min | 11:29 am CDT (16:29 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 29 kt | −14 kt | -1 °C | 134 kt | 8 h 13 min | 11:18 am CDT (16:18 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 34 kt | −18 kt | -5 °C | 138 kt | 7 h 59 min | 11:04 am CDT (16:04 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 35 kt | −19 kt | -6 °C | 139 kt | 7 h 55 min | 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 45 kt | −28 kt | -16 °C | 148 kt | 7 h 26 min | 10:31 am CDT (15:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 54 kt | −36 kt | -28 °C | 156 kt | 7 h 03 min | 10:08 am CDT (15:08 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 53 kt | −40 kt | -37 °C | 160 kt | 6 h 53 min | 9:58 am CDT (14:58 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 45 kt | −37 kt | -49 °C | 157 kt | 7 h 01 min | 10:06 am CDT (15:06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLH | used from 0 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 210/13 | 200/21 11° | 200/22 5° | 210/25 -1° | 210/51 -10° | 220/61 -20° | 220/81 -29° | 220/92 -34° | 220/79 -45° |
| PHX | used from 149 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 150/5 | 200/21 12° | 200/27 6° | 200/35 3° | 220/58 -8° | 220/69 -19° | 220/87 -26° | 230/93 -35° | 230/79 -47° |
| TUS | used from 298 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 210/13 13° | 200/35 9° | 210/40 5° | 220/50 -7° | 220/59 -18° | 230/79 -26° | 230/84 -35° | 230/84 -48° | |
| ELP | used from 397 nm out; 109 nm from the line | 290/17 | 210/11 13° | 200/18 5° | 220/46 -6° | 230/64 -14° | 230/63 -27° | 240/55 -37° | 240/44 -48° | |
| INK | used from 595 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 190/23 20° | 200/18 15° | 230/18 8° | 240/23 -4° | 240/37 -14° | 240/46 -27° | 250/42 -38° | 260/36 -50° | |
| ABI | used from 794 nm out; 81 nm from the line | 200/31 17° | 210/21 15° | 240/15 9° | 250/14 -4° | 250/24 -14° | 250/36 -28° | 270/35 -38° | 290/41 -50° | |
| SAT | used from 893 nm out; 81 nm from the line | 150/26 | 180/18 19° | 180/18 14° | 200/14 9° | 230/16 -6° | 210/9 -13° | 270/8 -29° | 280/6 -39° | 340/19 -51° |
| CLL | used from 992 nm out; 30 nm from the line | 170/22 | 170/26 18° | 200/15 14° | 240/13 8° | 240/15 -5° | 260/17 -13° | 290/27 -29° | 290/22 -40° | 320/30 -51° |
| HOU | used from 1091 nm out; 23 nm from the line | 160/22 | 150/27 19° | 180/16 14° | 250/7 9° | 270/10 -5° | 270/16 -13° | 310/23 -29° | 310/26 -40° | 330/20 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSP Palm Springs, CA | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 476 ft | 12:53 am PDT (07:53 UTC) |
| BLH Blythe, CA | 89 nm out, 2 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 8,500 feet Weather: light rain | calm | 10+ mi | 8,500 ft | 399 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| GYR Goodyear, AZ | 208 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 feet, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 10,000 ft | 969 ft | 03:47 UTC |
| CHD Chandler, AZ | 238 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,243 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| CFT Clifton/Morenci, AZ | 367 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | no report just now | 3,797 ft | ||||
| LRU Las Cruces, NM | 486 nm out, 17 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 9,000 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 4,456 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| CNM Carlsbad, NM | 625 nm out, 16 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south (170°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,294 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| MAF Midland, TX | 734 nm out, 17 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 14 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | none | 2,872 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| SJT San Angelo, TX | 823 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (170°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,918 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| GTU Georgetown, TX | 972 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,200 feet, overcast at 20,000 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 2,200 ft | 789 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| CLL College Station, TX | 1042 nm out, 19 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the southeast (140°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 320 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| IAH Houston, TX | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 feet, overcast at 23,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 23,000 ft | 95 ft | 2:53 am CDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 4,456 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At IAH when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:58 am CDT (14:58 UTC)
Wind from the east-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for IAH
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm CDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 1:00 pm CDT (18:00 UTC) and 5:00 pm CDT (22:00 UTC): light rain showers
The forecast for PSP, the departure
- From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm PDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8887 Indio, CA, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 12 October · ZLA
- 6/4240 SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local on the route, 833 nm along the route · security · until 1 November · ZFW
Daylight
Sunset at PSP 6:14 pm PDT (01:14 UTC), at IAH 6:54 pm CDT (23:54 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:18 pm CDT (00:18 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: Palm Springs International, George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.