Portland International Jetport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International PWM → CVG
702 nautical miles (808 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 252°, about 267° magnetic at the departure end (variation 15W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 03 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 4-knot headwind), arriving about 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now PWM is marginal VFR, wind calm; CVG 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: 18 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 7E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 33,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 11:55 pm EDT (03:55 UTC). Near the route, 584 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120155 MKCE WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 7E VALID UNTIL 0355Z PA MD VA DC WV OH FROM 10NNE JST-30WNW SBY-40ENE RIC-50SW BKW-20SE APE-10NNE JST AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL330.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 247 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 475 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 13,000 ft. Over the first 267 nm of the route.
- 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 route from 10 to 663 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 49 to 475 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 PWM.
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 20:00–03:00 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 (PWM, BOS, ALB, AVP, PSB, AGC, CMH, CVG). 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 | 200° at 7 kt | +4 kt | 13 °C | 116 kt | 6 h 03 min | 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 230° at 8 kt | +7 kt | 11 °C | 113 kt | 6 h 13 min | 4:20 am EDT (08:20 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 240° at 9 kt | +9 kt | 8 °C | 111 kt | 6 h 19 min | 4:26 am EDT (08:26 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 10 kt | +9 kt | 5 °C | 111 kt | 6 h 19 min | 4:26 am EDT (08:26 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 260° at 11 kt | +10 kt | 2 °C | 110 kt | 6 h 23 min | 4:30 am EDT (08:30 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 260° at 13 kt | +13 kt | -2 °C | 107 kt | 6 h 34 min | 4:41 am EDT (08:41 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 260° at 16 kt | +15 kt | -7 °C | 105 kt | 6 h 41 min | 4:48 am EDT (08:48 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 18 kt | +17 kt | -10 °C | 103 kt | 6 h 49 min | 4:56 am EDT (08:56 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 27 kt | +26 kt | -20 °C | 94 kt | 7 h 28 min | 5:35 am EDT (09:35 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 49 kt | +48 kt | -33 °C | 72 kt | 9 h 45 min | 7:52 am EDT (11:52 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 240° at 62 kt | +61 kt | -41 °C | 59 kt | 11 h 54 min | 10:01 am EDT (14:01 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 240° at 66 kt | +64 kt | -51 °C | 56 kt | 12 h 32 min | 10:39 am EDT (14:39 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWM | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 200/23 | 190/21 5° | 260/23 5° | 270/20 0° | 250/29 -9° | 250/54 -19° | 250/71 -33° | 250/78 -43° | 250/105 -56° |
| BOS | used from 49 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 160/27 | 190/23 9° | 260/20 7° | 260/32 1° | 250/48 -7° | 240/56 -17° | 240/59 -33° | 250/75 -43° | 250/94 -55° |
| ALB | used from 99 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 160/27 | 190/16 9° | 200/29 7° | 230/21 3° | 240/24 -9° | 240/43 -19° | 230/65 -33° | 240/91 -42° | 230/99 -53° |
| AVP | used from 247 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 110/36 | 190/34 13° | 230/11 8° | 230/16 4° | 230/26 -8° | 220/40 -19° | 230/73 -33° | 230/98 -41° | 230/87 -51° |
| PSB | used from 297 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 260/13 13° | 220/12 8° | 220/11 4° | 230/27 -11° | 210/31 -21° | 220/73 -32° | 220/75 -40° | 230/66 -50° | |
| AGC | used from 445 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 140/12 | 350/10 12° | L/V 9° | L/V 3° | 200/11 -11° | 220/21 -22° | 220/47 -33° | 230/51 -39° | 230/45 -48° |
| CMH | used from 544 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 340/14 | 320/13 12° | 350/12 8° | 360/10 2° | 350/27 -10° | 340/20 -22° | 320/31 -35° | 270/25 -39° | 260/32 -48° |
| CVG | used from 643 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 350/13 | 340/20 13° | 340/22 8° | 350/30 3° | 340/30 -9° | 340/38 -21° | 330/37 -35° | 320/38 -40° | 310/35 -47° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland, ME | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,100 feet, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet Weather: light rain, mist | calm | 5 mi | 10,000 ft | 75 ft | 9:51 pm EDT (01:51 UTC) |
| MHT Manchester, NH | 59 nm out, 25 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 600 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (050°) at 3 knots | 5 mi | 2,500 ft | 266 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| DDH Bennington, VT | 139 nm out, 2 nm east of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 6,500 feet Weather: rain, mist | variable at 3 knots | 3 mi | 6,500 ft | 826 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| ALB Albany, NY | 158 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 2,200 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots | 4 mi | 400 ft | 284 ft | 01:51 UTC |
| BGM Binghamton, NY | 267 nm out, 6 nm north of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 1,600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 knots | 3 mi | 300 ft | 1,635 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| ELM Elmira/Corning, NY | 307 nm out, 18 nm north of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a few clouds at 200 feet, overcast at 900 feet | from the northeast (040°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 955 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| DUJ Dubois, PA | 406 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet | from the east-northeast (070°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 1,816 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| BVI Beaver Falls, PA | 485 nm out, 7 nm north of the line, tower | reported, no category | calm | none | 1,252 ft | 19:47 UTC | |
| HLG Wheeling, WV | 505 nm out, 22 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 1,194 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| LCK Columbus, OH | 613 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 743 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| ILN Wilmington, OH | 653 nm out, 3 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet Weather: mist | from the west-northwest (300°) at 7 knots | 5 mi | 500 ft | 1,076 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| CVG Covington, KY | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 896 ft | 9:52 pm EDT (01:52 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,816 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At CVG when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:10 am EDT (08:10 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility 3 miles, mist, a few clouds at 2,500 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for CVG
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 3 miles, mist, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 1 mile, mist, scattered clouds at 200 feet
- At times between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility ½ mile, fog
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for PWM, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 12,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, overcast at 3,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 4 miles, light rain, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8829 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 20 nm from the route, 485 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local on the route, 485 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8029 Cincinnati, OH, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local on the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · until 12 October · ZID
Daylight
Sunset at PWM 6:03 pm EDT (22:03 UTC), at CVG 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:31 pm EDT (23:31 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at CVG is before sunrise there (7:45 am EDT (11:45 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: Portland International Jetport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.