Richmond International to Willow Run Airport RIC → YIP
403 nautical miles (464 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 317°, about 327° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 22 min at the quickest height in today's winds (12,500 ft, no wind along the track), arriving about 12:15 am EDT (04:15 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now RIC is marginal VFR, wind from the southwest (230°) at 18 knots, gusting to 28; YIP is marginal 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: 118 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 E17E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 8:55 pm EDT (00:55 UTC). Over the first 246 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 17E VALID UNTIL 0155Z PA MD VA NC WV OH KY FROM 30WSW EWC-20E RIC-70NNE ILM-70W BKW-10ESE APE-30WSW EWC AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- SIGMET E16E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 32,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 25 knots, until 8:55 pm EDT (00:55 UTC). Near the route, 128 nm along the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 112355 MKCE WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 16E VALID UNTIL 0155Z NY NJ PA DE MD VA DC WV AND NJ NY CSTL WTRS FROM SAX-30SE JFK-10N DCA-60ENE EKN-SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22025KT. TOPS TO FL320.
- 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 30 to 157 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the route from 59 to 207 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 79 to 226 nm out.
- 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 last 128 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 RIC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E170 at 22,500 ft, 28 nm northeast, 7:44 pm EDT (23:44 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence from 18,000 ft to 22,500 ft, remarks: during the descent FRDMM7 star. 118 nm along the route, 28 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
OKV UA /OV ESL100020/TM 2344/FL225/TP E170/TB CONS MOD CAT 180-225/RM DURD FRDMM7 STAR
- Report
- a routine report filed through OKV
- Where
- 20 nm east (100°) of ESL
- Time
- 23:44 UTC
- Height
- at 22,500 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate clear-air turbulence from 18,000 ft to 22,500 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent FRDMM7 star
- UAL2761 at 31,000 ft, 10 nm southwest, 7:57 pm EDT (23:57 UTC): moderate turbulence, wind 218° at 58 knots. 157 nm along the route, 10 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL2761 3917N 07949W 2357 F310 218/058KT TB CONT MOD TURB IC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- A321 at 30,000 ft, 34 nm northeast, 7:49 pm EDT (23:49 UTC): moderate turbulence above 30,000 ft, remarks: zob. 177 nm along the route, 34 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
2G9 UA /OV IHD/TM 2349/FL300/TP A321/TB MOD 300/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through 2G9
- Where
- over IHD
- Time
- 23:49 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- moderate at 30,000 ft
- Remarks
- zob
- BCS3 at 600 ft, 0 nm south, 8:06 pm EDT (00:06 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. At the departure end, 0 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0006/FL006/TP BCS3/SK BASES 006
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- over RIC
- Time
- 00:06 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Sky
- bases 600 ft
- B737 at 1,000 ft, 0 nm south, 5:55 pm EDT (21:55 UTC): remarks: bases 1,000 ft. At the departure end, 0 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 2155/FL010/TP B737/RM BASES 010
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- over RIC
- Time
- 21:55 UTC
- Height
- at 1,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Remarks
- bases 1,000 ft
- CL60 descending, 43 nm northeast, 7:30 pm EDT (23:30 UTC): overcast above 500 ft. 59 nm along the route, 43 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
IAD UA /OV HEF160001/TM 2330/FLDURD/TP CL60/SK OVC 005
- Report
- a routine report filed through IAD
- Where
- 1 nm south (160°) of HEF
- Time
- 23:30 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- CL60
- Sky
- overcast from 500 ft
- CL60 at 500 ft, 43 nm northeast, 7:30 pm EDT (23:30 UTC): overcast above 500 ft, remarks: during the descent. 59 nm along the route, 43 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
HEF UA /OV KHEF150001/TM 2330/FL005/TP CL60/SK OVC005/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through HEF
- Where
- 1 nm southeast (150°) of KHEF
- Time
- 23:30 UTC
- Height
- at 500 ft
- Aircraft
- CL60
- Sky
- overcast from 500 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- E170 at 500 ft, 13 nm southwest, 8:01 pm EDT (00:01 UTC): overcast above 500 ft. 69 nm along the route, 13 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
IAD UA /OV CHO/TM 0001/FL005/TP E170/SK OVC005
- Report
- a routine report filed through IAD
- Where
- over CHO
- Time
- 00:01 UTC
- Height
- at 500 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Sky
- overcast from 500 ft
- E175 at 600 ft, 13 nm southwest, 6:20 pm EDT (22:20 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 69 nm along the route, 13 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
CHO UA /OV CHO/TM 2220/FL006/TP E175/SK BASES 006
- Report
- a routine report filed through CHO
- Where
- over CHO
- Time
- 22:20 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- E175
- Sky
- bases 600 ft
- B737 at 40,000 ft, 38 nm southwest, 6:11 pm EDT (22:11 UTC): no turbulence. 128 nm along the route, 38 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
IND UA /OV EKN150020/TM 2211/FL400/TP B737/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through IND
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (150°) of EKN
- Time
- 22:11 UTC
- Height
- at 40,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- none
- CRJ2 at 23,000 ft, 43 nm northeast, 6:54 pm EDT (22:54 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: zob. 216 nm along the route, 43 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIT UA /OV EWC140020/TM 2254/FL230/TP CRJ2/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIT
- Where
- 20 nm southeast (140°) of EWC
- Time
- 22:54 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- zob
- C68A at 2,700 ft, 27 nm northeast, 8:45 pm EDT (00:45 UTC): overcast above 2,700 ft, remarks: landing runway 10R. 226 nm along the route, 27 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIT UA /OV KPIT/TM 0045/FL027/TP C68A/SK OVC027/RM LANDING RWY 10R
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIT
- Where
- over KPIT
- Time
- 00:45 UTC
- Height
- at 2,700 ft
- Aircraft
- C68A
- Sky
- overcast from 2,700 ft
- Remarks
- landing runway 10R
- B737 climbing, 27 nm northeast, 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 226 nm along the route, 27 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIT UA /OV PIT/TM 2303/FLDURC/TP B737/SK B028 T034
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIT
- Where
- over PIT
- Time
- 23:03 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- B737
- Sky
- B028 T034
- E75S descending, 27 nm northeast, 6:54 pm EDT (22:54 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 226 nm along the route, 27 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PIT UA /OV PIT/TM 2254/FLDURD/TP E75S/SK T036
- Report
- a routine report filed through PIT
- Where
- over PIT
- Time
- 22:54 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Sky
- T036
16 more routine reports are on the map.
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 (RIC, EKN, AGC, CLE). 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 | 240° at 9 kt | +2 kt | 13 °C | 118 kt | 3 h 25 min | 12:18 am EDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 260° at 10 kt | +6 kt | 13 °C | 114 kt | 3 h 32 min | 12:25 am EDT (04:25 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 250° at 10 kt | +4 kt | 10 °C | 116 kt | 3 h 28 min | 12:21 am EDT (04:21 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 9 kt | +2 kt | 6 °C | 118 kt | 3 h 25 min | 12:18 am EDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 230° at 10 kt | 0 | 2 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 22 min | 12:15 am EDT (04:15 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 230° at 12 kt | +2 kt | -2 °C | 118 kt | 3 h 25 min | 12:18 am EDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 15 kt | +3 kt | -6 °C | 117 kt | 3 h 27 min | 12:20 am EDT (04:20 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 16 kt | +4 kt | -9 °C | 116 kt | 3 h 28 min | 12:21 am EDT (04:21 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 27 kt | +5 kt | -20 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 30 min | 12:23 am EDT (04:23 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 39 kt | +4 kt | -33 °C | 116 kt | 3 h 28 min | 12:21 am EDT (04:21 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 50 kt | +3 kt | -39 °C | 117 kt | 3 h 27 min | 12:20 am EDT (04:20 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 50 kt | +5 kt | -49 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 30 min | 12:23 am EDT (04:23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 190/33 | 200/29 14° | 210/31 12° | 210/38 6° | 230/42 -7° | 230/68 -16° | 220/84 -29° | 220/86 -40° | 220/81 -52° |
| EKN | used from 98 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 270/18 13° | 310/5 7° | 140/7 3° | 210/16 -9° | 220/41 -20° | 210/57 -32° | 220/57 -38° | 230/49 -47° | |
| AGC | used from 197 nm out; 34 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° |
| CLE | used from 246 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 340/5 | 320/13 14° | 300/12 8° | 310/10 2° | 310/14 -10° | 340/14 -23° | 320/27 -35° | 260/28 -40° | 250/36 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC Richmond, VA | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,300 feet, a broken layer at 2,700 feet, overcast at 4,900 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 18 knots, gusting to 28 | 10+ mi | 2,700 ft | 167 ft | 8:49 pm EDT (00:49 UTC) |
| LKU Louisa, VA | 39 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet | from the north (010°) at 5 knots | 7 mi | 400 ft | 493 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| CHO Charlottesville, VA | 69 nm out, 13 nm southwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | calm | 4 mi | 300 ft | 640 ft | 00:40 UTC |
| LUA Luray, VA | 89 nm out, 8 nm northeast of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, a broken layer at 1,100 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet | from the north-northeast (020°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 400 ft | 902 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| MGW Morgantown, WV | 177 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,800 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 2,500 ft | 1,243 ft | 00:14 UTC |
| HLG Wheeling, WV | 226 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,800 feet | from the north (010°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 1,194 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| TSO Carrollton, OH | 256 nm out, 4 nm east of the line | no report just now | 1,163 ft | ||||
| CAK Akron, OH | 285 nm out, 8 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet | from the northeast (040°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 700 ft | 1,225 ft | 23:51 UTC |
| LPR Lorain/Elyria, OH | 325 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,100 feet | from the north (010°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 2,100 ft | 793 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| ONZ Detroit/Grosse Ile, MI | 384 nm out, 5 nm northeast of the line | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 300 feet, overcast at 600 feet Weather: mist | from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots | 6 mi | 300 ft | 590 ft | 00:35 UTC |
| YIP Detroit, MI | destination | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,200 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 2,200 ft | 715 ft | 7:53 pm EDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,243 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At YIP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:15 am EDT (04:15 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,400 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for YIP
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,400 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- At times between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist, a broken layer at 400 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
The forecast for RIC, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC) and 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 600 feet (thunderheads)
- From Sun 10:00 pm EDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 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 10 nm from the route, 266 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
- 6/8587 Youngstown, OH, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 10 nm from the route, 266 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZOB
Daylight
Sunset at RIC 6:36 pm EDT (22:36 UTC), at YIP 6:57 pm EDT (22:57 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:25 pm EDT (23:25 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at YIP is before sunrise there (7:43 am EDT (11:43 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: Richmond International, Willow Run Airport.