Chicago/Rockford International to Lubbock Preston Smith International RFD → LBB
789 nautical miles (908 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 234°, about 237° magnetic at the departure end (variation 3W). At 120 knots that is 8 h 24 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 26-knot headwind), arriving about 8:35 am CDT (13:35 UTC). Right now RFD is VFR, wind from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots, gusting to 23; LBB is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 16 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: 7 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 TANGO 1W: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the first 10 nm of the route.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. AIRMET in force: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground), over the first 10 nm of the route. 1 pilot report of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: light to moderate chop turbulence, at 30,000 ft, 41 nm northwest, 11:04 pm CDT (04:04 UTC). The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 15,000 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗
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 RFD.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E170 at 30,000 ft, 41 nm northwest, 11:04 pm CDT (04:04 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: zkc fdc dl. 240 nm along the route, 41 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MCI UA /OV BQS360040/TM 0404/FL300/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZKC FDC DL
- Report
- a routine report filed through MCI
- Where
- 40 nm north (360°) of BQS
- Time
- 04:04 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- occasional light to moderate chop
- Remarks
- zkc fdc dl
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 (DBQ, BRL, COU, MKC, ICT, GAG, AMA, LBB). 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 | 230° at 32 kt | +32 kt | 21 °C | 88 kt | 8 h 58 min | 9:09 am CDT (14:09 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 240° at 27 kt | +27 kt | 18 °C | 93 kt | 8 h 29 min | 8:40 am CDT (13:40 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | +26 kt | 15 °C | 94 kt | 8 h 24 min | 8:35 am CDT (13:35 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 29 kt | +28 kt | 10 °C | 92 kt | 8 h 35 min | 8:46 am CDT (13:46 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 250° at 31 kt | +29 kt | 5 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 40 min | 8:51 am CDT (13:51 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 250° at 31 kt | +29 kt | 1 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 40 min | 8:51 am CDT (13:51 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 260° at 32 kt | +29 kt | -3 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 40 min | 8:51 am CDT (13:51 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 260° at 32 kt | +29 kt | -7 °C | 91 kt | 8 h 40 min | 8:51 am CDT (13:51 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 46 kt | +42 kt | -19 °C | 78 kt | 10 h 07 min | 10:18 am CDT (15:18 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 63 kt | +54 kt | -28 °C | 66 kt | 11 h 57 min | 12:08 pm CDT (17:08 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 65 kt | +53 kt | -37 °C | 67 kt | 11 h 47 min | 11:58 am CDT (16:58 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 270° at 59 kt | +45 kt | -49 °C | 75 kt | 10 h 31 min | 10:42 am CDT (15:42 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBQ | used from 0 nm out; 59 nm from the line | 250/42 | 260/38 17° | 270/31 12° | 270/34 6° | 260/39 -9° | 270/46 -21° | 280/62 -31° | 280/77 -39° | 290/91 -47° |
| BRL | used from 50 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 250/42 | 270/30 17° | 270/36 13° | 270/39 6° | 280/32 -8° | 280/42 -20° | 280/67 -30° | 290/86 -37° | 290/77 -48° |
| COU | used from 200 nm out; 76 nm from the line | 240/38 | 250/26 19° | 260/20 14° | 270/20 6° | 280/27 -6° | 280/38 -20° | 290/78 -28° | 280/75 -38° | 290/67 -49° |
| MKC | used from 250 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 230/43 | 250/24 20° | 250/26 14° | 250/31 5° | 260/31 -6° | 270/45 -20° | 270/76 -27° | 270/73 -37° | 280/71 -49° |
| ICT | used from 400 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 210/41 | 240/29 21° | 240/25 14° | 240/29 6° | 250/38 -6° | 250/49 -19° | 260/69 -27° | 260/65 -37° | 260/54 -49° |
| GAG | used from 550 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 220/34 21° | 240/32 14° | 240/30 8° | 240/32 -6° | 240/56 -17° | 240/63 -28° | 240/60 -37° | 250/54 -49° | |
| AMA | used from 649 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 210/34 | 230/31 13° | 240/35 6° | 240/32 -6° | 230/59 -16° | 230/60 -28° | 230/56 -37° | 230/49 -49° | |
| LBB | used from 749 nm out; 20 nm from the line | 200/24 21° | 220/20 15° | 250/26 8° | 230/33 -5° | 230/52 -15° | 220/47 -27° | 230/41 -37° | 230/42 -50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFD Chicago/Rockford, IL | departure | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots, gusting to 23 | 10+ mi | none | 742 ft | 11:54 pm CDT (04:54 UTC) |
| SQI Sterling/Rockfalls, IL | 40 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 647 ft | 04:56 UTC |
| MLI Moline, IL | 80 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | none | 589 ft | 04:52 UTC |
| IRK Kirksville, MO | 200 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line | reported, no category | from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 966 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| MKC Kansas City, MO | 310 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 756 ft | 04:54 UTC |
| OJC Olathe, KS | 330 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,096 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| BEC Wichita, KS | 460 nm out, 25 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 12 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | none | 1,408 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| WDG Enid, OK | 530 nm out, 17 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,167 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| CSM Burns Flat, OK | 629 nm out, 16 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 17 knots, gusting to 25 | 10+ mi | none | 1,922 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| CDS Childress, TX | 699 nm out, 20 nm southeast of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 12 knots, gusting to 21 | 10+ mi | none | 1,953 ft | 04:53 UTC |
| PVW Plainview, TX | 769 nm out, 19 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the south (180°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,374 ft | 04:55 UTC |
| LBB Lubbock, TX | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 16 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,282 ft | 11:53 pm CDT (04:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 3,374 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table
RFD Chicago/Rockford, IL
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRFD 130454Z 22011G23KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP066 T02560167 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRFD
- the station, KRFD
- 130454Z
- observed 11:54 pm CDT (04:54 UTC)
- 22011G23KT
- wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 23
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 26/17
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2974
- altimeter setting 29.74 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP066
- sea-level pressure 1006.6 hPa
- T02560167
- temperature 25.6 °C (78 °F), dew point 16.7 °C (62 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KRFD 130256Z 1303/1324 22010KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26045KT FM130900 29010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM132300 36003KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN090
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KRFD
- the station, KRFD
- 130256Z
- issued 9:56 pm CDT (02:56 UTC)
- 1303/1324 22010KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26045KT
- valid from Mon 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC) to Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 260° at 45 knots above it
- FM130900 29010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100
- from Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM132300 36003KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN090
- from Tue 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
SQI Sterling/Rockfalls, IL
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSQI 130456Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02390161 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSQI
- the station, KSQI
- 130456Z
- observed 04:56 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 23010KT
- wind from the southwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/16
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2976
- altimeter setting 29.76 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP071
- sea-level pressure 1007.1 hPa
- T02390161
- temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
MLI Moline, IL
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMLI 130452Z AUTO 22011G18KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02500161
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMLI
- the station, KMLI
- 130452Z
- observed 04:52 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22011G18KT
- wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 18
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 25/16
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2976
- altimeter setting 29.76 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP071
- sea-level pressure 1007.1 hPa
- T02500161
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
TAF KMLI 130306Z 1303/1324 21010KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/24045KT FM130700 25010KT P6SM SKC FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT015 FM131300 29008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMLI
- the station, KMLI
- 130306Z
- issued 03:06 UTC on the 13th
- 1303/1324 21010KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/24045KT
- valid from Tue 03:00 UTC to Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet, wind shear below 1,500 feet: wind from 240° at 45 knots above it
- FM130700 25010KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 07:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM130800 30010KT P6SM SCT015
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 feet
- FM131300 29008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
IRK Kirksville, MO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KIRK 130455Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM 24/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02390139 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KIRK
- the station, KIRK
- 130455Z
- observed 04:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22008KT
- wind from the southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- 24/14
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2985
- altimeter setting 29.85 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP103
- sea-level pressure 1010.3 hPa
- T02390139
- temperature 23.9 °C (75 °F), dew point 13.9 °C (57 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
MKC Kansas City, MO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMKC 130454Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02500144
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMKC
- the station, KMKC
- 130454Z
- observed 04:54 UTC on the 13th
- 21008KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 25/14
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2983
- altimeter setting 29.83 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP092
- sea-level pressure 1009.2 hPa
- T02500144
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 14.4 °C (58 °F)
TAF KMKC 122329Z 1300/1324 20012G20KT P6SM SKC FM130400 21009KT P6SM SKC FM131700 21007KT P6SM SCT025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMKC
- the station, KMKC
- 122329Z
- issued 23:29 UTC on the 12th
- 1300/1324 20012G20KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 00:00 UTC to Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM130400 21009KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 04:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131700 21007KT P6SM SCT025
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
OJC Olathe, KS
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KOJC 130453Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02330144
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KOJC
- the station, KOJC
- 130453Z
- observed 04:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 21007KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/14
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP100
- sea-level pressure 1010.0 hPa
- T02330144
- temperature 23.3 °C (74 °F), dew point 14.4 °C (58 °F)
BEC Wichita, KS
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KBEC 130455Z AUTO 19012G19KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A2989 RMK AO2 T02460176
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBEC
- the station, KBEC
- 130455Z
- observed 04:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 19012G19KT
- wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 19
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 25/18
- temperature 25 °C (77 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2989
- altimeter setting 29.89 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T02460176
- temperature 24.6 °C (76 °F), dew point 17.6 °C (64 °F)
WDG Enid, OK
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KWDG 130455Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A2986 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KWDG
- the station, KWDG
- 130455Z
- observed 04:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18009KT
- wind from the south at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/20
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 20 °C (68 °F)
- A2986
- altimeter setting 29.86 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
CSM Burns Flat, OK
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCSM 130453Z AUTO 18017G25KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/0417 SLP101 T02440194 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCSM
- the station, KCSM
- 130453Z
- observed 04:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18017G25KT
- wind from the south at 17 knots, gusting to 25
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 24/19
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2991
- altimeter setting 29.91 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- PK WND 17026/0417
- peak wind in the last hour from the south (170°) at 26 knots, 04:17 UTC
- SLP101
- sea-level pressure 1010.1 hPa
- T02440194
- temperature 24.4 °C (76 °F), dew point 19.4 °C (67 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCSM 122323Z 1300/1324 19015KT P6SM SKC FM131500 19017G25KT P6SM SCT050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCSM
- the station, KCSM
- 122323Z
- issued 23:23 UTC on the 12th
- 1300/1324 19015KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 00:00 UTC to Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131500 19017G25KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the south at 17 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
CDS Childress, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCDS 130453Z AUTO 18012G21KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02610189 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCDS
- the station, KCDS
- 130453Z
- observed 04:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18012G21KT
- wind from the south at 12 knots, gusting to 21
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 26/19
- temperature 26 °C (79 °F), dew point 19 °C (66 °F)
- A2990
- altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP097
- sea-level pressure 1009.7 hPa
- T02610189
- temperature 26.1 °C (79 °F), dew point 18.9 °C (66 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCDS 122320Z 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM FEW090 FM131200 18011KT P6SM SCT050 FM131800 19015G25KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCDS
- the station, KCDS
- 122320Z
- issued 23:20 UTC on the 12th
- 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM FEW090
- valid from Tue 00:00 UTC to Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 9,000 feet
- FM131200 18011KT P6SM SCT050
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM131800 19015G25KT P6SM BKN100
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
PVW Plainview, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPVW 130455Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2997 RMK AO2 403080148
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPVW
- the station, KPVW
- 130455Z
- observed 04:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18009KT
- wind from the south at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 23/18
- temperature 23 °C (73 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- 403080148
- 24-hour highest 30.8 °C (87 °F), lowest 14.8 °C (59 °F)
TAF KPVW 122320Z 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM SCT100 FM131200 20011KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 22015KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPVW
- the station, KPVW
- 122320Z
- issued 23:20 UTC on the 12th
- 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM SCT100
- valid from Tue 00:00 UTC to Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM131200 20011KT P6SM BKN015
- from Tue 12:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- FM131600 22015KT P6SM BKN100
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
LBB Lubbock, TX
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KLBB 130453Z 18016KT 10SM FEW070 24/18 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02440183 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLBB
- the station, KLBB
- 130453Z
- observed 11:53 pm CDT (04:53 UTC)
- 18016KT
- wind from the south at 16 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 24/18
- temperature 24 °C (75 °F), dew point 18 °C (64 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP096
- sea-level pressure 1009.6 hPa
- T02440183
- temperature 24.4 °C (76 °F), dew point 18.3 °C (65 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KLBB 122320Z 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM SCT100 FM131200 20011KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 21011KT P6SM BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KLBB
- the station, KLBB
- 122320Z
- issued 6:20 pm CDT (23:20 UTC)
- 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM SCT100
- valid from Mon 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC) to Tue 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM131200 20011KT P6SM BKN015
- from Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- FM131600 21011KT P6SM BKN100
- from Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
At LBB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:35 am CDT (13:35 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for LBB
- From Mon 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 am CDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
The forecast for RFD, the departure
- From Mon 10:00 pm CDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Tue 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- From Tue 6:00 pm CDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the north at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and more above
LBB: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KLBB 122320Z 1300/1324 18011KT P6SM SCT100 FM131200 20011KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 21011KT P6SM BKN100
RFD: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KRFD 130256Z 1303/1324 22010KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26045KT FM130900 29010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM132300 36003KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN090
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
RFD: 22 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron west Cargo Ramp A closed until Wed 14 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · RFD 10/027
as issued
!RFD 10/027 RFD APRON WEST CARGO RAMP A CLSD 2610051816-2610142359
- closed Taxiway F between taxiway A and taxiway F2 closed until Wed 14 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · RFD 10/026
as issued
!RFD 10/026 RFD TWY F BTN TWY A AND TWY F2 CLSD 2610051816-2610142359
- closed Taxiway G between runway 07/25 and taxiway F closed until Wed 14 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · RFD 10/025
as issued
!RFD 10/025 RFD TWY G BTN RWY 07/25 AND TWY F CLSD 2610051815-2610142359
LBB: 13 notices in force, 1 starting within a week. runway 17L/35R closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway S between runway 17R/35L and AIR Cargo Ramp, taxiway L between taxiway V and taxiway S closed until Mon 9 Nov, 5:00 pm CST (23:00 UTC) · LBB 08/068
as issued
!LBB 08/068 LBB TWY S BTN RWY 17R/35L AND AIR CARGO RAMP, TWY L BTN TWY V AND TWY S CLSD 2609020300-2611092300
- closed Apron AIR Cargo Ramp closed except 1HR prior permission required 806-775-2004 to TAX for aircraft wingspan more than 157 ft and 8 knots until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · LBB 08/064
as issued
!LBB 08/064 LBB APRON AIR CARGO RAMP CLSD EXC 1HR PPR 806-775-2004 TO TAX FOR ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 157FT AND 8 KNOTS 2608281710-2612312359
- closed Runway 17L/35R closed until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · LBB 12/032
as issued
!LBB 12/032 LBB RWY 17L/35R CLSD 2512292007-2612312359
Airports along the way: MKC runway 01/19 closed · CDS runway 04/22 closed
119 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1005629) 42°19′N 89°13′W (4.4 nautical miles WNW 1C8) 1135.2FT (265.1FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · 1C8 08/388
as issued
!IKK 08/388 1C8 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1005629) 421938.00N0891322.00W (4.4NM WNW 1C8) 1135.2FT (265.1FT AGL) U/S 2608201610-2610202359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1013171) 42°19′N 89°00′W (5.8 nautical miles ENE 1C8) 1356.0FT (500.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 14 Dec, 11:45 pm CST (05:45 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 1C8 08/329
as issued
!IKK 08/329 1C8 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1013171) 421920.00N0890041.00W (5.8NM ENE 1C8) 1356.0FT (500.0FT AGL) U/S 2608170545-2612150545
- Navigation aid ILS runway 04 outer marker out of service until Tue 16 Nov 2027, 3:11 pm CST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · JVL 03/055
as issued
!JVL 03/055 JVL NAV ILS RWY 04 OM U/S 2604012000-2711162111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1245471) 41°59′N 89°12′W (8.3 nautical miles northwest RPJ) 1499.0FT (684.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 25 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · RPJ 09/005
as issued
!RPJ 09/005 RPJ OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245471) 415946.00N0891211.00W (8.3NM NW RPJ) 1499.0FT (684.1FT AGL) U/S 2609252034-2612252359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1235789) 41°56′N 89°21′W (6.1 nautical miles SSE C55) 1093.5FT (269.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 29 Nov, 6:00 am CST (12:00 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · C55 09/337
as issued
!IKK 09/337 C55 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1235789) 415613.50N0892151.40W (6.1NM SSE C55) 1093.5FT (269.7FT AGL) U/S 2609292155-2611291200
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1214288) 41°49′N 89°29′W (2.4 nautical miles WSW C73) 975.1FT (229.0FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 9 Feb, 10:50 am CST (16:50 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · C73 10/112
as issued
!IKK 10/112 C73 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1214288) 414931.10N0892954.10W (2.4NM WSW C73) 975.1FT (229.0FT AGL) U/S 2610121650-2702091650
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1057446) 41°48′N 89°40′W (4.4 nautical miles northeast SQI) 905.2FT (205.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · SQI 10/003
as issued
!SQI 10/003 SQI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057446) 414859.00N0894013.00W (4.4NM NE SQI) 905.2FT (205.1FT AGL) U/S 2610040048-2612312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1042050) 41°51′N 89°31′W (3.6 nautical miles WNW C73) 1099.7FT (319.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 1 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · C73 09/003
as issued
!IKK 09/003 C73 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1042050) 415106.00N0893126.00W (3.6NM WNW C73) 1099.7FT (319.9FT AGL) U/S 2609011515-2612012359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 25 LOC/DME out of service until Thu 5 Nov, 2:00 pm CST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · SQI 09/015
as issued
!SQI 09/015 SQI NAV ILS RWY 25 LOC/DME U/S 2609301109-2611052000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2016-above ground level-9044-OE) 41°45′N 89°39′W (1.3 nautical miles NNE SQI) 800 ft (159 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 25 Oct, 7:30 pm CDT (00:30 UTC) · 40 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · SQI 09/003
as issued
!SQI 09/003 SQI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-9044-OE) 414542N0893941W (1.3NM NNE SQI) 800FT (159FT AGL) U/S 2609041138-2610260030
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1008489) 41°43′N 90°06′W (2.9 nautical miles northwest 3H5) 1005.2FT (304.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 6:06 am CST (12:06 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · 3H5 08/347
as issued
!IKK 08/347 3H5 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008489) 414322.00N0900658.00W (2.9NM NW 3H5) 1005.2FT (304.1FT AGL) U/S 2608181106-2611161206
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-above ground level-3346-OE) 41°43′N 90°18′W (6.8 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 9 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · CWI 09/008
as issued
!CWI 09/008 CWI OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-AGL-3346-OE) 414308N0901851W (6.8NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609090353-2612092359
- Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 41°43′N 90°19′W (6.7 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:09 am CDT (06:09 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · CWI 09/006
as issued
!CWI 09/006 CWI OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-ACE-2389-OE) 414307N0901923W (6.7NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609060542-2610210609
- Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5730-OE) 41°43′N 90°18′W (6.8 nautical miles south CWI) 820 ft (240 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:08 am CDT (06:08 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · CWI 09/005
as issued
!CWI 09/005 CWI OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5730-OE) 414308N0901851W (6.8NM S CWI) 820FT (240FT AGL) U/S 2609060537-2610210608
- Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5731-OE) 41°39′N 90°20′W (10.5 nautical miles south CWI) 856 ft (271 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 28 Nov, 12:12 am CST (06:12 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · CWI 09/001
as issued
!CWI 09/001 CWI OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5731-OE) 413924N0902007W (10.5NM S CWI) 856FT (271FT AGL) U/S 2609011108-2611280612
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1204997) 41°28′N 90°16′W (7.5 nautical miles WNW 3G8) 981.0FT (397.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 14 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 3G8 10/052
as issued
!IKK 10/052 3G8 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1204997) 412847.20N0901608.40W (7.5NM WNW 3G8) 981.0FT (397.0FT AGL) U/S 2610051643-2612142359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5735-OE) 41°31′N 90°25′W (5.3 nautical miles northeast I04) 848 ft (280 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:47 pm CST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · I04 10/060
as issued
!IKK 10/060 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5735-OE) 413158N0902541W (5.3NM NE I04) 848FT (280FT AGL) U/S 2610051549-2611192147EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5734-OE) 41°32′N 90°26′W (5.1 nautical miles northeast I04) 845 ft (275 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:47 pm CST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · I04 10/061
as issued
!IKK 10/061 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5734-OE) 413202N0902615W (5.1NM NE I04) 845FT (275FT AGL) U/S 2610051549-2611192147EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-ACE-2392-OE) 41°32′N 90°26′W (5.1 nautical miles northeast I04) 800 ft (225 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:47 pm CST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 10/062
as issued
!IKK 10/062 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-ACE-2392-OE) 413218N0902658W (5.1NM NE I04) 800FT (225FT AGL) U/S 2610051549-2611192147EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5732-OE) 41°32′N 90°25′W (5.8 nautical miles northeast I04) 967 ft (400 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 3:38 pm CST (21:38 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 10/059
as issued
!IKK 10/059 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5732-OE) 413239N0902554W (5.8NM NE I04) 967FT (400FT AGL) U/S 2610051541-2611192138EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-ACE-1143-OE) 41°32′N 90°26′W (5.1 nautical miles NNE I04) 800 ft (225 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 9 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 09/083
as issued
!IKK 09/083 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-ACE-1143-OE) 413219N0902658W (5.1NM NNE I04) 800FT (225FT AGL) U/S 2609090355-2612092359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-ACE-1140-OE) 41°32′N 90°26′W (5.5 nautical miles NNE I04) 975 ft (400 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 10 Dec, 5:59 pm CST (23:59 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 09/082
as issued
!IKK 09/082 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-ACE-1140-OE) 413238N0902641W (5.5NM NNE I04) 975FT (400FT AGL) U/S 2609090354-2612102359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1023246) 41°36′N 90°26′W (6.9 nautical miles east DVN) 1232.0FT (504.9FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 7 Dec, 8:13 am CST (14:13 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · DVN 09/002
as issued
!DVN 09/002 DVN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1023246) 413613.30N0902604.40W (6.9NM E DVN) 1232.0FT (504.9FT AGL) U/S 2609081313-2612071413
- Obstruction Power line lights (ASN 2024-above ground level-5732-OE) 41°32′N 90°25′W (5.8 nautical miles NNE I04) 967 ft (400 ft above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 1:06 am CDT (06:06 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 09/056
as issued
!IKK 09/056 I04 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2024-AGL-5732-OE) 413239N0902554W (5.8NM NNE I04) 967FT (400FT AGL) U/S 2609060511-2610210606
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Fri 25 Aug 2028, 3:00 pm CDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 70 nm along the route, 14 nm off the line · CVA 08/167
as issued
!FOD 08/167 CVA NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2608161328-2808252000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2009-above ground level-3340-OE) 41°32′N 90°26′W (5.1 nautical miles NNE I04) 797 ft (225 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 70 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · I04 07/280
as issued
!IKK 07/280 I04 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2009-AGL-3340-OE) 413211N0902636W (5.1NM NNE I04) 797FT (225FT AGL) U/S 2607181917-2610182359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 27 out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 6:59 pm CDT (23:59 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · MLI 10/017
as issued
!MLI 10/017 MLI NAV ILS RWY 27 U/S 2610130251-2610162359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1244168) 41°21′N 90°34′W (6.3 nautical miles SSW MLI) 1024.9FT (259.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 7:11 pm CDT (00:11 UTC) · 80 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · MLI 09/001
as issued
!MLI 09/001 MLI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1244168) 412131.90N0903450.10W (6.3NM SSW MLI) 1024.9FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S 2609010017-2610310011
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1200487) 41°15′N 90°45′W (15.8 nautical miles southwest MLI) 992 ft (241 ft above ground level) out of service until Mon 23 Nov, 2:56 pm CST (20:56 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · MLI 10/016
as issued
!MLI 10/016 MLI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1200487) 411559.10N0904538.50W (15.8NM SW MLI) 992FT (241FT AGL) U/S 2610091457-2611232056EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1200487) 41°15′N 90°45′W (15.8 nautical miles southwest MLI) 992 ft (241 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 1:53 pm CST (19:53 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · MLI 10/009
as issued
!MLI 10/009 MLI OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1200487) 411559.10N0904538.50W (15.8NM SW MLI) 992FT (241FT AGL) U/S 2610051354-2611191953EST
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 2 minutes ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.
Daylight
Sunset at RFD 6:18 pm CDT (23:18 UTC), at LBB 7:14 pm CDT (00:14 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:40 pm CDT (00:40 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height
Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗
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: Chicago/Rockford International, Lubbock Preston Smith International.