Palm Springs International to Roswell Air Center Airport PSP → ROW
600 nautical miles (690 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 090°, about 077° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 17 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 63-knot tailwind), arriving about 5:17 am MDT (11:17 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PSP is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots; ROW is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 8 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: 2 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 150 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 210 to 320 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 370 to 440 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 42,000 ft. Over the route from 390 to 430 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
- B737 at 14,000 ft, 10 nm north, 10:15 pm PDT (05:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: during the descent through clouds. 220 nm along the route, 10 nm north of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHX UA /OV PXR339030/TM 0515/FL140/TP B737/TB OCNL MOD/RM DURD THROUGH CLOUDS
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHX
- Where
- 30 nm north (339°) of PXR
- Time
- 05:15 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- occasional moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent through clouds
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 5 forecast points nearest it (BLH, PHX, TUS, ABQ, ROW). 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 | 190° at 10 kt | −2 kt | 122 kt | 4 h 55 min | 6:55 am MDT (12:55 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 200° at 21 kt | −5 kt | 13 °C | 125 kt | 4 h 48 min | 6:48 am MDT (12:48 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 200° at 25 kt | −9 kt | 9 °C | 129 kt | 4 h 39 min | 6:39 am MDT (12:39 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 27 kt | −10 kt | 8 °C | 130 kt | 4 h 37 min | 6:37 am MDT (12:37 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 210° at 31 kt | −13 kt | 4 °C | 133 kt | 4 h 31 min | 6:31 am MDT (12:31 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 36 kt | −17 kt | 0 °C | 137 kt | 4 h 23 min | 6:23 am MDT (12:23 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 42 kt | −23 kt | -3 °C | 143 kt | 4 h 12 min | 6:12 am MDT (12:12 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 48 kt | −28 kt | -7 °C | 148 kt | 4 h 03 min | 6:03 am MDT (12:03 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 50 kt | −29 kt | -8 °C | 149 kt | 4 h 02 min | 6:02 am MDT (12:02 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 63 kt | −41 kt | -19 °C | 161 kt | 3 h 44 min | 5:44 am MDT (11:44 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 79 kt | −54 kt | -27 °C | 174 kt | 3 h 27 min | 5:27 am MDT (11:27 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 83 kt | −63 kt | -35 °C | 183 kt | 3 h 17 min | 5:17 am MDT (11:17 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 70 kt | −54 kt | -47 °C | 174 kt | 3 h 27 min | 5:27 am MDT (11:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLH | used from 0 nm out; 66 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 150 nm out; 54 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 350 nm out; 134 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° | |
| ABQ | used from 400 nm out; 112 nm from the line | 220/27 11° | 210/35 5° | 220/46 -9° | 230/62 -20° | 240/78 -25° | 240/80 -35° | 240/56 -47° | ||
| ROW | used from 500 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 190/33 | 210/27 14° | 220/28 6° | 230/36 -6° | 230/56 -15° | 230/63 -27° | 250/59 -37° | 260/57 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| TRM Palm Springs, CA | 20 nm out, 13 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet Weather: light rain | calm | 10+ mi | none | -114 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| BLH Blythe, CA | 90 nm out, 12 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 |
| DVT Phoenix, AZ | 220 nm out, 5 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the east (090°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,478 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| FFZ Mesa, AZ | 240 nm out, 18 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the southeast (130°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,394 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| TCS Truth Or Consequences, NM | 460 nm out, 18 nm south of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 4,861 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| SRR Ruidoso, NM | 550 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,813 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| ROW Roswell, NM | destination | VFR | from the south (170°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,671 ft | 1:51 am MDT (07:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,813 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ROW when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 5:17 am MDT (11:17 UTC)
Wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 9,000 feet, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for ROW
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 9,000 feet, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC) and 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility 6 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, a broken layer at 9,000 feet (thunderheads)
- From Mon 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm MDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
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 9 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · until 12 October · ZLA
- 6/8722 ALAMOGORDO, NM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 530 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZAB
Daylight
Sunset at PSP 6:14 pm PDT (01:14 UTC), at ROW 6:27 pm MDT (00:27 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:52 pm MDT (00:52 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ROW is before sunrise there (7:00 am MDT (13:00 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, Roswell Air Center Airport.