Pullman/Moscow Regional to St. George Regional PUW → SGU
604 nautical miles (695 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 163°, about 148° magnetic at the departure end (variation 15E). At 120 knots that is 5 h 15 min at the quickest height in today's winds (7,500 ft, a 5-knot headwind), arriving about 12:26 pm MDT (18:26 UTC). Right now PUW is VFR, wind from the east (080°) at 3 knots; SGU is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 10 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
- SIGMET W26W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 30,000 ft, moving from the south at 35 knots, until 7:55 am PDT (14:55 UTC). Near the route, 525 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 121255 MKCW WST 121255 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 26W VALID UNTIL 1455Z NV FROM 40WNW ILC-ILC-60N LAS-60NE BTY-40WNW ILC AREA TS MOV FROM 20035KT. TOPS TO FL300.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 129 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the first 149 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the whole route.
- 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 40 to 149 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the last 376 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the last 178 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 PUW.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B739 at 27,000 ft, 4 nm southwest, 5:56 am PDT (12:56 UTC): moderate chop turbulence. 268 nm along the route, 4 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
TWF UA /OV TWF247042/TM 1256/FL270/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through TWF
- Where
- 42 nm southwest (247°) of TWF
- Time
- 12:56 UTC
- Height
- at 27,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Turbulence
- moderate chop/zlc
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 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 (LWS, BOI, BAM, ELY, BCE). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 13 kt | +5 kt | -1 °C | 115 kt | 5 h 15 min | 12:26 pm MDT (18:26 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 15 kt | +8 kt | -4 °C | 112 kt | 5 h 24 min | 12:35 pm MDT (18:35 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 20 kt | +11 kt | -7 °C | 109 kt | 5 h 32 min | 12:43 pm MDT (18:43 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 210° at 25 kt | +17 kt | -10 °C | 103 kt | 5 h 52 min | 1:03 pm MDT (19:03 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 210° at 32 kt | +24 kt | -14 °C | 96 kt | 6 h 18 min | 1:29 pm MDT (19:29 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 200° at 39 kt | +31 kt | -17 °C | 89 kt | 6 h 47 min | 1:58 pm MDT (19:58 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 200° at 40 kt | +32 kt | -18 °C | 88 kt | 6 h 52 min | 2:03 pm MDT (20:03 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 200° at 53 kt | +43 kt | -28 °C | 77 kt | 7 h 51 min | 3:02 pm MDT (21:02 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 210° at 49 kt | +32 kt | -31 °C | 88 kt | 6 h 52 min | 2:03 pm MDT (20:03 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 48 kt | +28 kt | -35 °C | 92 kt | 6 h 34 min | 1:45 pm MDT (19:45 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 47 kt | +26 kt | -42 °C | 94 kt | 6 h 26 min | 1:37 pm MDT (19:37 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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; 4 nm from the line | L/V | 340/5 -3° | L/V -6° | 040/7 -10° | 100/23 -22° | 180/30 -31° | 190/11 -34° | 200/11 -36° | 220/23 -40° |
| BOI | used from 99 nm out; 72 nm from the line | 320/11 1° | 280/8 -5° | 220/14 -11° | 200/60 -19° | 190/66 -31° | 210/46 -32° | 220/50 -33° | 220/43 -39° | |
| BAM | used from 297 nm out; 101 nm from the line | 280/9 -2° | 260/18 -8° | 190/47 -19° | 200/50 -29° | 210/56 -29° | 220/54 -34° | 220/45 -42° | ||
| ELY | used from 347 nm out; 89 nm from the line | 210/34 1° | 220/40 -4° | 220/39 -17° | 210/51 -24° | 220/65 -30° | 220/60 -37° | 220/56 -44° | ||
| BCE | used from 545 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 200/32 -2° | 210/57 -15° | 220/71 -22° | 220/69 -30° | 220/64 -38° | 220/67 -44° |
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: a few clouds at 2,800 feet, a broken layer at 4,400 feet, overcast at 7,500 feet | from the east (080°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 4,400 ft | 2,566 ft | 5:53 am PDT (12:53 UTC) |
| LWS Lewiston, ID | 20 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 10,000 feet, a few clouds at 12,000 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,442 ft | 12:56 UTC |
| MYL Mc Call, ID | 119 nm out, 9 nm east of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 5,024 ft | 12:51 UTC |
| BOI Boise, ID | 198 nm out, 18 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 9,500 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 9,500 ft | 2,871 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| LWL Wells, NV | 347 nm out, 4 nm south of the line | no report just now | 5,769 ft | ||||
| SGU St George, UT | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 6,000 feet, overcast at 8,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the east-southeast (110°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 8,000 ft | 2,883 ft | 6:56 am MDT (12:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,769 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SGU when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:26 pm MDT (18:26 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SGU
- From Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC) and 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 20, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 14 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm MDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
The forecast for PUW, the departure
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 4,500 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
- From Mon 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at PUW 6:05 pm PDT (01:05 UTC), at SGU 7:00 pm MDT (01:00 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:26 pm MDT (01:26 UTC)).
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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, St. George Regional.