Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) to Dallas Love Field ROA → DAL
870 nautical miles (1,001 statute miles) west on a straight line, true course 257°, about 265° magnetic at the departure end (variation 8W). At 120 knots that is 7 h 59 min at the quickest height in today's winds (10,500 ft, a 11-knot headwind), arriving about 1:56 pm CDT (18:56 UTC). Right now ROA is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18; DAL is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 9 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 TANGO 3W: 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 0 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 6,000 ft. Over the first 89 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, mist). Over the first 247 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 336 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the route from 49 to 59 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 ROA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- CRJ9 at 6,000 ft, 25 nm south, 6:10 am EDT (10:10 UTC): a broken layer from 4,600 ft to 5,800 ft. 129 nm along the route, 25 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
TRI UA /OV BOOIE/TM 1010/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BKN046-TOP058
- Report
- a routine report filed through TRI
- Where
- booie
- Time
- 10:10 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ9
- Sky
- a broken layer from 4,600 ft, tops 5,800 ft
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 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 (ROA, TRI, TYS, BNA, MEM, LIT, SHV, DAL). 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 | 280° at 14 kt | +14 kt | 11 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 12 min | 2:09 pm CDT (19:09 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 280° at 14 kt | +13 kt | 15 °C | 107 kt | 8 h 08 min | 2:05 pm CDT (19:05 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 290° at 15 kt | +12 kt | 12 °C | 108 kt | 8 h 03 min | 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 300° at 14 kt | +11 kt | 8 °C | 109 kt | 7 h 59 min | 1:56 pm CDT (18:56 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 300° at 15 kt | +11 kt | 5 °C | 109 kt | 7 h 59 min | 1:56 pm CDT (18:56 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 300° at 16 kt | +12 kt | 1 °C | 108 kt | 8 h 03 min | 2:00 pm CDT (19:00 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 300° at 18 kt | +13 kt | -3 °C | 107 kt | 8 h 08 min | 2:05 pm CDT (19:05 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 300° at 20 kt | +14 kt | -6 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 12 min | 2:09 pm CDT (19:09 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 300° at 23 kt | +16 kt | -17 °C | 104 kt | 8 h 22 min | 2:19 pm CDT (19:19 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 39 kt | +19 kt | -31 °C | 101 kt | 8 h 37 min | 2:34 pm CDT (19:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 47 kt | +23 kt | -40 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 58 min | 2:55 pm CDT (19:55 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 41 kt | +18 kt | -51 °C | 102 kt | 8 h 32 min | 2:29 pm CDT (19:29 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 310/32 | 340/32 14° | 350/25 9° | 340/24 3° | 340/42 -8° | 340/52 -20° | 350/62 -34° | 350/64 -39° | 310/44 -48° |
| TRI | used from 49 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 340/25 11° | 350/37 9° | 350/34 6° | 340/39 -7° | 340/43 -19° | 340/55 -32° | 330/58 -42° | 320/37 -50° | |
| TYS | used from 198 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 330/16 | 350/32 14° | 350/37 9° | 340/30 5° | 330/28 -6° | 340/36 -19° | 330/40 -33° | 330/51 -41° | 330/36 -51° |
| BNA | used from 247 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 300/20 | 300/14 15° | 300/14 10° | 300/13 4° | 310/22 -5° | 280/24 -18° | 310/37 -33° | 310/50 -41° | 320/49 -51° |
| MEM | used from 396 nm out; 83 nm from the line | 250/19 | 260/19 17° | 270/20 12° | 270/16 6° | 270/21 -6° | 290/27 -17° | 300/37 -30° | 300/49 -40° | 310/40 -51° |
| LIT | used from 544 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 250/22 | 250/25 18° | 240/23 12° | 240/20 7° | 250/17 -6° | 260/25 -17° | 300/45 -29° | 300/49 -40° | 310/43 -51° |
| SHV | used from 692 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 210/20 | 210/20 18° | 230/20 11° | 240/16 7° | 270/17 -7° | 250/11 -15° | 300/34 -30° | 310/34 -40° | 320/36 -51° |
| DAL | used from 791 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 190/30 | 200/28 18° | 220/18 13° | 250/13 8° | 240/24 -6° | 270/20 -14° | 270/35 -29° | 290/34 -39° | 310/41 -51° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROA Roanoke, VA | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 3,700 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | 3,700 ft | 1,175 ft | 6:54 am EDT (10:54 UTC) |
| BCB Blacksburg, VA | 20 nm out, 3 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,400 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | 1,400 ft | 2,119 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 129 nm out, 22 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,800 feet Weather: mist | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 6 mi | 3,800 ft | 1,518 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| SCX Oneida, TN | 227 nm out, 4 nm north of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 100 feet Weather: fog | from the south (180°) at 3 knots | 0.25 mi | 100 ft | 1,544 ft | 10:35 UTC |
| MQY Smyrna, TN | 326 nm out, 5 nm north of the line, tower | IFR Weather: mist | calm | 1.5 mi | none | 543 ft | 10:49 UTC |
| PVE Lexington-Parsons, TN | 405 nm out, 10 nm northwest of the line | VFR | calm | 8 mi | none | 487 ft | 10:35 UTC |
| MEM Memphis, TN | 504 nm out, 2 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 340 ft | 10:54 UTC |
| SGT Stuttgart, AR | 583 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | VFR | from the south (190°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 224 ft | 09:56 UTC |
| LIT Little Rock, AR | 613 nm out, 21 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 266 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| TXK Texarkana, AR | 722 nm out, 20 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 389 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| GVT Greenville, TX | 831 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 534 ft | 10:35 UTC |
| DAL Dallas, TX | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 486 ft | 5:53 am CDT (10:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,119 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At DAL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:56 pm CDT (18:56 UTC)
Wind from the south at 11 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for DAL
- From Mon 4:00 am CDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 11:00 am CDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm CDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for ROA, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,200 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): a broken layer at 2,200 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 13 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 6 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
- 9/2934 DALLAS, TX 2 nm from the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · ZFW
- 6/8646 Arlington, TX, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Friday, October 16, 2026 UTC 13 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Thursday 15 October · ZFW
Daylight
Sunset at ROA 6:47 pm EDT (22:47 UTC), at DAL 6:58 pm CDT (23:58 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm CDT (00:22 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.
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: Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field), Dallas Love Field.