Pullman/Moscow Regional to Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport PUW → MSP
1,002 nautical miles (1,153 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 088°, about 073° magnetic at the departure end (variation 15E). At 120 knots that is 6 h at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 47-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:44 am CDT (12:44 UTC). Right now PUW is VFR, wind calm; MSP is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) at 5 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 ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the first 417 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 337 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 50 to 248 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 79 to 893 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the route from 427 to 466 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 PUW.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
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 (LWS, GPI, GTF, BIL, MLS, DIK, ABR, AXN, MSP). 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 | 150° at 8 kt | +6 kt | 3 °C | 114 kt | 8 h 47 min | 10:31 am CDT (15:31 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 180° at 9 kt | +1 kt | 6 °C | 119 kt | 8 h 25 min | 10:09 am CDT (15:09 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 210° at 14 kt | −4 kt | 2 °C | 124 kt | 8 h 05 min | 9:49 am CDT (14:49 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 21 kt | −10 kt | 0 °C | 130 kt | 7 h 42 min | 9:26 am CDT (14:26 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 25 kt | −14 kt | -4 °C | 134 kt | 7 h 29 min | 9:13 am CDT (14:13 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 28 kt | −17 kt | -7 °C | 137 kt | 7 h 19 min | 9:03 am CDT (14:03 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 31 kt | −20 kt | -11 °C | 140 kt | 7 h 09 min | 8:53 am CDT (13:53 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 31 kt | −21 kt | -12 °C | 141 kt | 7 h 06 min | 8:50 am CDT (13:50 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 34 kt | −20 kt | -23 °C | 140 kt | 7 h 09 min | 8:53 am CDT (13:53 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 39 kt | −24 kt | -37 °C | 144 kt | 6 h 58 min | 8:42 am CDT (13:42 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 50 kt | −39 kt | -41 °C | 159 kt | 6 h 18 min | 8:02 am CDT (13:02 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 57 kt | −47 kt | -46 °C | 167 kt | 6 h | 7:44 am CDT (12:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWS | used from 0 nm out; 31 nm from the line | 070/10 | 080/12 -2° | 030/12 -6° | 080/7 -10° | 170/34 -21° | 160/46 -32° | 200/33 -35° | 220/22 -35° | 230/18 -38° |
| GPI | used from 99 nm out; 92 nm from the line | 070/19 -5° | 100/16 -7° | 080/10 -8° | 130/8 -19° | 170/37 -28° | 200/50 -40° | 210/43 -40° | 220/41 -42° | |
| GTF | used from 149 nm out; 75 nm from the line | 070/11 | 080/15 -7° | 110/19 -9° | 190/25 -14° | 200/34 -23° | 200/54 -39° | 220/66 -40° | 220/77 -44° | |
| BIL | used from 298 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 080/13 | 180/9 -2° | 210/38 0° | 220/51 -11° | 210/46 -22° | 210/58 -35° | 230/73 -39° | 230/72 -45° | |
| MLS | used from 397 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 150/23 2° | 190/29 4° | 210/44 2° | 220/32 -10° | 210/36 -21° | 200/48 -37° | 230/63 -40° | 240/71 -47° | |
| DIK | used from 546 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 150/24 7° | 200/38 6° | 220/53 0° | 230/51 -9° | 230/49 -21° | 240/37 -37° | 240/47 -44° | 250/65 -48° | |
| ABR | used from 695 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 070/14 | 250/10 17° | 270/16 11° | 260/28 5° | 260/36 -10° | 260/41 -22° | 270/33 -37° | 260/42 -42° | 260/50 -48° |
| AXN | used from 843 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 100/14 | 250/21 14° | 240/24 12° | 240/31 5° | 260/36 -10° | 260/40 -21° | 250/42 -36° | 260/48 -45° | 260/53 -50° |
| MSP | used from 943 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 230/26 | 240/30 17° | 240/24 12° | 250/22 5° | 250/35 -10° | 260/36 -21° | 250/41 -36° | 250/49 -45° | 260/58 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUW Pullman/Moscow, WA | departure | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 2,566 ft | 10:53 pm PDT (05:53 UTC) |
| MSO Missoula, MT | 129 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,700 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 3,205 ft | 06:07 UTC |
| HLN Helena, MT | 208 nm out, 10 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,100 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet | from the west (270°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 3,877 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| RPX Roundup, MT | 357 nm out, 12 nm south of the line | no report just now | 3,490 ft | ||||
| MLS Miles City, MT | 466 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet | from the northeast (050°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 700 ft | 2,634 ft | 06:12 UTC |
| BHK Baker, MT | 526 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: mist | from the east (080°) at 9 knots | 3 mi | 400 ft | 2,980 ft | 06:37 UTC |
| LEM Lemmon, SD | 625 nm out, 16 nm south of the line | no report just now | 2,572 ft | ||||
| ASY Ashley, ND | 734 nm out, 10 nm north of the line | no report just now | 2,034 ft | ||||
| BBB Benson, MN | 893 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | VFR | from the north-northwest (330°) at 6 knots, gusting to 11 | 8 mi | none | 1,039 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| LJF Litchfield, MN | 943 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line | reported, no category | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,139 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| MSP Minneapolis, MN | destination | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 841 ft | 12:53 am CDT (05:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 3,877 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MSP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:44 am CDT (12:44 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MSP
- From Mon 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am CDT (11:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- From Tue 1:00 am CDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
The forecast for PUW, the departure
- From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 10:00 am PDT (17:00 UTC): light rain showers
- From Mon 10:00 am PDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the west at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 10,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/6656 ANOKA, MN, Monday, October 5, 2026 through Monday, October 19, 2026 Local 16 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 19 October · ZMP
Daylight
Sunset at PUW 6:07 pm PDT (01:07 UTC), at MSP 6:33 pm CDT (23:33 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:03 pm CDT (00:03 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: Pullman/Moscow Regional, Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.