Rhode Island TF Green International to Orlando International PVD → MCO
933 nautical miles (1,073 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 214°, about 229° magnetic at the departure end (variation 15W). At 120 knots that is 8 h 43 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 13-knot headwind), arriving about 10:48 am EDT (14:48 UTC). Right now PVD is IFR, wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 14 knots; MCO is VFR, wind from the northwest (310°) at 3 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: 3,881 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 SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 318 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 60 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 10,000 ft. Over the first 69 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 PVD.
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 westbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: even thousands plus 500 ft; above 18,000 ft the forecast levels), with the wind averaged along the line from the 8 forecast points nearest it (BDL, JFK, ACY, ORF, ILM, CHS, JAX, MLB). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 ft | 250° at 18 kt | +13 kt | 107 kt | 8 h 43 min | 10:48 am EDT (14:48 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 250° at 21 kt | +16 kt | 13 °C | 104 kt | 8 h 58 min | 11:03 am EDT (15:03 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 240° at 26 kt | +22 kt | 11 °C | 98 kt | 9 h 31 min | 11:36 am EDT (15:36 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 29 kt | +25 kt | 8 °C | 95 kt | 9 h 49 min | 11:54 am EDT (15:54 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | +29 kt | 5 °C | 91 kt | 10 h 15 min | 12:20 pm EDT (16:20 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 35 kt | +31 kt | 1 °C | 89 kt | 10 h 29 min | 12:34 pm EDT (16:34 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 37 kt | +33 kt | -3 °C | 87 kt | 10 h 43 min | 12:48 pm EDT (16:48 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 39 kt | +35 kt | -6 °C | 85 kt | 10 h 59 min | 1:04 pm EDT (17:04 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 49 kt | +43 kt | -18 °C | 77 kt | 12 h 07 min | 2:12 pm EDT (18:12 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 71 kt | +69 kt | -31 °C | 51 kt | 18 h 18 min | 8:23 pm EDT (00:23 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 80 kt | +78 kt | -40 °C | 42 kt | 22 h 13 min | 12:18 am EDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 69 kt | +67 kt | -51 °C | 53 kt | 17 h 36 min | 7:41 pm EDT (23:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDL | used from 0 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 120/24 | 290/23 12° | 280/21 8° | 250/36 3° | 250/41 -11° | 230/48 -21° | 230/78 -32° | 230/96 -41° | 230/86 -52° |
| JFK | used from 50 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| ACY | used from 149 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| ORF | used from 298 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 250/24 | 230/32 11° | 220/37 10° | 220/37 6° | 230/47 -5° | 230/62 -17° | 220/89 -30° | 220/93 -40° | 230/77 -51° |
| ILM | used from 446 nm out; 73 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| CHS | used from 645 nm out; 72 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° |
| JAX | used from 744 nm out; 100 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° |
| MLB | used from 843 nm out; 76 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVD Providence, RI | departure | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,200 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northeast (020°) at 14 knots | 3 mi | 800 ft | 54 ft | 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC) |
| JPX East Hampton, NY | 60 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: light rain | from the north (360°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 500 ft | 54 ft | 05:55 UTC |
| ECG Elizabeth City, NC | 397 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| EWN New Bern, NC | 476 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 17 ft | 05:54 UTC |
| SUT Oak Island, NC | 566 nm out, 17 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 13 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 26 ft | 05:55 UTC |
| EVB New Smyrna Beach, FL | 893 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 01:48 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 1:53 am EDT (05:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 96 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MCO when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:48 am EDT (14:48 UTC)
Wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for MCO
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for PVD, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 9 nm from the route, 883 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 11 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at PVD 6:09 pm EDT (22:09 UTC), at MCO 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 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.
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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: Rhode Island TF Green International, Orlando International.