Roberts Fld/Redmond Municipal to Bellingham International RDM → BLI
278 nautical miles (320 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 349°, about 335° magnetic at the departure end (variation 14E). At 120 knots that is 2 h 33 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 11-knot headwind), arriving about 9:41 pm PDT (04:41 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now RDM is VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots; BLI is VFR, wind from the north (350°) at 7 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: 1 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 16,000 ft. Over the first 10 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the whole 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 RDM.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B738 at 11,000 ft, 0 nm northwest, 6:19 pm PDT (01:19 UTC): light rime icing, remarks: during the descent runway 5. At the departure end, 0 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RDM UA /OV RDM/TM 0119/FL110/TP B738/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD RWY 5
- Report
- a routine report filed through RDM
- Where
- over RDM
- Time
- 01:19 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Temperature
- UNKN
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 5
- E75L at 11,000 ft, 0 nm northwest, 6:16 pm PDT (01:16 UTC): light rime icing, remarks: during the descent runway 29. At the departure end, 0 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RDM UA /OV RDM/TM 0116/FL110/TP E75L/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD RWY 29
- Report
- a routine report filed through RDM
- Where
- over RDM
- Time
- 01:16 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Temperature
- UNKN
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 29
- E75L at 11,000 ft, 9 nm southeast, 5:36 pm PDT (00:36 UTC): trace to light rime icing from 10,500 ft to 11,500 ft, -8 °C, remarks: durc-zse. At the departure end, 9 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
RDM UA /OV DSD090015/TM 0036/FL110/TP E75L/TA M08/IC TRACE-LGT RIME 105-115/RM DURC-ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through RDM
- Where
- 15 nm east (090°) of DSD
- Time
- 00:36 UTC
- Height
- at 11,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Temperature
- −8 °C
- Icing
- trace-lgt rime from 10,500 ft to 11,500 ft
- Remarks
- durc-zse
- E175 at 6,500 ft, 0 nm northwest, 5:28 pm PDT (00:28 UTC): a broken layer above 6,500 ft. At the departure end, 0 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RDM UA /OV RDM/TM 0028/FL065/TP E175/SK BKN065-TOPSUNKN
- Report
- a routine report filed through RDM
- Where
- over RDM
- Time
- 00:28 UTC
- Height
- at 6,500 ft
- Aircraft
- E175
- Sky
- a broken layer from 6,500 ft, tops unknown
- A321 at 13,500 ft, 13 nm east, 6:54 pm PDT (01:54 UTC): remarks: zse. 159 nm along the route, 13 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
SEA UA /OV SEA120045/TM 0154/FL135/TP A321/SK TOP130/RM ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through SEA
- Where
- 45 nm southeast (120°) of SEA
- Time
- 01:54 UTC
- Height
- at 13,500 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- PC12 at 13,000 ft, 14 nm east, 5:42 pm PDT (00:42 UTC): remarks: zse. 159 nm along the route, 14 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
YKM UA /OV YKM270050/TM 0042/FL130/TP PC12/SK TOP130/RM -ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through YKM
- Where
- 50 nm west (270°) of YKM
- Time
- 00:42 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- PC12 at 15,000 ft, 14 nm east, 5:42 pm PDT (00:42 UTC): remarks: zse. 159 nm along the route, 14 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
YKM UA /OV YKM270050/TM 0042/FL150/TP PC12/SK TOP130/RM -ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through YKM
- Where
- 50 nm west (270°) of YKM
- Time
- 00:42 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Sky
- TOP130
- Remarks
- zse
- SB20 at 16,000 ft, 42 nm east, 6:52 pm PDT (01:52 UTC): remarks: zse. 209 nm along the route, 42 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
PAE UA /OV PAE075045/TM 0152/FL160/TP SB20/SK TOP120/RM ZSE
- Report
- a routine report filed through PAE
- Where
- 45 nm east (075°) of PAE
- Time
- 01:52 UTC
- Height
- at 16,000 ft
- Aircraft
- SB20
- Sky
- TOP120
- Remarks
- zse
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 4 forecast points nearest it (RDM, PDX, YKM, SEA). 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 | 010° at 12 kt | +11 kt | -2 °C | 109 kt | 2 h 33 min | 9:41 pm PDT (04:41 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 010° at 13 kt | +12 kt | -1 °C | 108 kt | 2 h 34 min | 9:42 pm PDT (04:42 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 020° at 16 kt | +13 kt | -5 °C | 107 kt | 2 h 36 min | 9:44 pm PDT (04:44 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 030° at 20 kt | +15 kt | -9 °C | 105 kt | 2 h 39 min | 9:47 pm PDT (04:47 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 030° at 25 kt | +19 kt | -13 °C | 101 kt | 2 h 45 min | 9:53 pm PDT (04:53 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 020° at 36 kt | +29 kt | -15 °C | 91 kt | 3 h 03 min | 10:11 pm PDT (05:11 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 020° at 46 kt | +39 kt | -17 °C | 81 kt | 3 h 26 min | 10:34 pm PDT (05:34 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 020° at 55 kt | +46 kt | -19 °C | 74 kt | 3 h 45 min | 10:53 pm PDT (05:53 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 010° at 82 kt | +77 kt | -27 °C | 43 kt | 6 h 28 min | 1:36 am PDT (08:36 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 360° at 76 kt | +73 kt | -38 °C | 47 kt | 5 h 55 min | 1:03 am PDT (08:03 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 360° at 53 kt | +51 kt | -40 °C | 69 kt | 4 h 02 min | 11:10 pm PDT (06:10 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 350° at 27 kt | +27 kt | -42 °C | 93 kt | 2 h 59 min | 10:07 pm PDT (05:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDM | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 010/15 -2° | 030/21 -8° | 020/26 -12° | 020/46 -22° | 010/72 -27° | 360/47 -34° | 340/31 -35° | 320/20 -40° | |
| PDX | used from 50 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 330/7 | 360/13 0° | 040/22 -6° | 030/23 -12° | 020/64 -18° | 010/93 -25° | 010/91 -39° | 360/62 -40° | 350/41 -43° |
| YKM | used from 99 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 030/16 | 020/18 0° | 030/30 -8° | 030/23 -13° | 020/40 -23° | 010/73 -29° | 010/54 -36° | 360/29 -37° | 330/16 -40° |
| SEA | used from 149 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 360/9 | 350/10 1° | 010/10 -5° | 030/20 -11° | 020/60 -17° | 010/86 -26° | 360/90 -40° | 010/68 -42° | 360/31 -43° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDM Redmond, OR | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 5,500 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet | from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 3,081 ft | 6:56 pm PDT (01:56 UTC) |
| CZK Cascade Locks, OR | 90 nm out, 13 nm west of the line | no report just now | 151 ft | ||||
| PLU Puyallup, WA | 179 nm out, 12 nm west of the line | VFR Weather: light drizzle | calm | 10+ mi | none | 537 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| RNT Renton, WA | 199 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (350°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 32 ft | 01:53 UTC |
| BVS Burlington/Mount Vernon, WA | 259 nm out, 0 nm east of the line | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 145 ft | 01:55 UTC |
| BLI Bellingham, WA | destination | VFR | from the north (350°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 171 ft | 6:53 pm PDT (01:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 3,081 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BLI when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:41 pm PDT (04:41 UTC)
Wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for BLI
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the north at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 3:00 pm PDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for RDM, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet and more above
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
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 RDM 6:25 pm PDT (01:25 UTC), at BLI 6:26 pm PDT (01:26 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:58 pm PDT (01:58 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BLI is after sunset there (6:28 pm PDT (01:28 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: Roberts Fld/Redmond Municipal, Bellingham International.