San Diego International to Ted Stevens Anchorage International SAN → ANC
2,128 nautical miles (2,449 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 333°, about 322° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 17 h 53 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 1-knot headwind), arriving about 7:54 pm AKDT (03:54 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SAN is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 knots; ANC is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (150°) 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: 50 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 SIERRA 2E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 10 to 130 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the route from 260 to 699 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 SAN.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 31,000 ft, 26 nm southwest, 1:46 am PDT (08:46 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: fdcs zoa. 520 nm along the route, 26 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RBL UA /OV RBL259025/TM 0846/FL310/TP B38M/TB MOD CHOP/RM FDCS ZOA
- Report
- a routine report filed through RBL
- Where
- 25 nm west (259°) of RBL
- Time
- 08:46 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- Remarks
- fdcs zoa
- B739 at 1,800 ft, 0 nm northwest, 12:34 am PDT (07:34 UTC): a broken layer, 18 °C, remarks: bases 1,800 ft to the east. At the departure end, 0 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SAN UA /OV FINAL RWY 27/TM 0734/FL018/TP B739/SK BKN/WX 4SM/TA 18/WV CALM/RM BASES 018 TO THE EAST
- Report
- a routine report filed through SAN
- Where
- final runway 27
- Time
- 07:34 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Weather
- 4SM
- Temperature
- 18 °C
- Wind
- calm
- Remarks
- bases 1,800 ft to the east
- B744 at 1,700 ft, 21 nm west, 2:24 am PDT (09:24 UTC): a few clouds above 1,700 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 25L lax. 90 nm along the route, 21 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAX UA /OV KLAX/TM 0924/FL017/TP B744/SK FEW017/RM DURD RY25L LAX
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAX
- Where
- over KLAX
- Time
- 09:24 UTC
- Height
- at 1,700 ft
- Aircraft
- B744
- Sky
- a few clouds from 1,700 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 25L lax
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 10 forecast points nearest it (SAN, ONT, WJF, FAT, SAC, RBL, SIY, OTH, AST, 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 | 350° at 2 kt | +1 kt | 1 °C | 119 kt | 17 h 53 min | 7:54 pm AKDT (03:54 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 350° at 3 kt | +2 kt | 0 °C | 118 kt | 18 h 02 min | 8:03 pm AKDT (04:03 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 360° at 7 kt | +5 kt | -2 °C | 115 kt | 18 h 30 min | 8:31 pm AKDT (04:31 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 360° at 15 kt | +12 kt | -4 °C | 108 kt | 19 h 42 min | 9:43 pm AKDT (05:43 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 360° at 24 kt | +18 kt | -6 °C | 102 kt | 20 h 52 min | 10:53 pm AKDT (06:53 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 360° at 31 kt | +24 kt | -9 °C | 96 kt | 22 h 10 min | 12:11 am AKDT (08:11 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 360° at 38 kt | +30 kt | -12 °C | 90 kt | 23 h 39 min | 1:40 am AKDT (09:40 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 360° at 44 kt | +34 kt | -14 °C | 86 kt | 24 h 45 min | 2:46 am AKDT (10:46 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 350° at 49 kt | +43 kt | -25 °C | 77 kt | 27 h 38 min | 5:39 am AKDT (13:39 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 350° at 48 kt | +42 kt | -39 °C | 78 kt | 27 h 17 min | 5:18 am AKDT (13:18 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 340° at 43 kt | +39 kt | -46 °C | 81 kt | 26 h 16 min | 4:17 am AKDT (12:17 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 24 kt | +22 kt | -45 °C | 98 kt | 21 h 43 min | 11:44 pm AKDT (07:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 240/10 | 220/19 6° | 230/26 2° | 230/29 -3° | 230/43 -11° | 220/61 -20° | 220/72 -29° | 220/75 -38° | 220/71 -48° |
| ONT | used from 50 nm out; 18 nm from the line | 250/11 | 200/20 4° | 210/27 3° | 220/26 -4° | 240/32 -13° | 220/52 -21° | 220/67 -30° | 220/72 -37° | 220/65 -46° |
| WJF | used from 100 nm out; 11 nm from the line | 210/26 4° | 210/28 2° | 230/23 -4° | 240/28 -13° | 220/47 -23° | 220/57 -30° | 220/65 -37° | 220/59 -45° | |
| FAT | used from 200 nm out; 48 nm from the line | 140/11 | 180/15 3° | 150/14 -3° | 200/14 -6° | 240/17 -16° | 320/25 -23° | 270/22 -31° | 240/29 -37° | 230/36 -44° |
| SAC | used from 350 nm out; 38 nm from the line | L/V | L/V 4° | 340/9 -4° | 340/22 -8° | 360/71 -12° | 360/82 -23° | 350/58 -37° | 310/30 -40° | 270/25 -44° |
| RBL | used from 450 nm out; 33 nm from the line | 350/14 | 320/9 4° | 290/7 -3° | 350/22 -7° | 360/75 -13° | 350/79 -24° | 350/74 -39° | 340/49 -43° | 280/23 -43° |
| SIY | used from 550 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 060/14 -1° | 030/21 -4° | 010/29 -8° | 360/75 -13° | 350/77 -24° | 350/74 -39° | 340/57 -45° | 300/20 -42° | |
| OTH | used from 650 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 020/7 | 020/13 1° | 010/26 -4° | 360/41 -4° | 350/60 -13° | 350/65 -24° | 350/72 -40° | 350/68 -48° | 340/43 -47° |
| AST | used from 849 nm out; 118 nm from the line | L/V | 340/6 1° | 350/17 -2° | 360/32 -3° | 360/50 -14° | 350/55 -26° | 350/58 -40° | 350/62 -49° | 340/40 -47° |
| SEA | used from 1299 nm out; 482 nm from the line | 350/5 | 010/6 0° | 010/9 -4° | 010/27 -6° | 010/51 -15° | 360/58 -26° | 360/60 -41° | 350/55 -48° | 340/30 -45° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN San Diego, CA | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,000 feet, scattered clouds at 2,700 feet, a broken layer at 3,700 feet Weather: light rain | from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 3,700 ft | 16 ft | 2:55 am PDT (09:55 UTC) |
| EMT El Monte, CA | 90 nm out, 2 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,400 feet, overcast at 5,500 feet | from the south (170°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 295 ft | 02:45 UTC |
| FAT Fresno, CA | 270 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 6,000 feet | from the east-southeast (120°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 335 ft | 09:53 UTC |
| CIC Chico, CA | 480 nm out, 1 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,600 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 4,600 ft | 240 ft | 09:55 UTC |
| OTH North Bend, OR | 719 nm out, 18 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 17 ft | 09:56 UTC |
| IEM Whittier, AK | 2088 nm out, 6 nm east of the line | no report just now | 39 ft | ||||
| ANC Anchorage, AK | destination | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,400 feet, a broken layer at 4,600 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 4,600 ft | 151 ft | 1:53 am AKDT (09:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 335 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At ANC when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:54 pm AKDT (03:54 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for ANC
- From Sun 10:00 pm AKDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am AKDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 4 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, scattered clouds at 500 feet, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm AKDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
The forecast for SAN, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,600 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- At times between Mon 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 2 nm from the route, at the departure end · security · ZLA
- 6/7094 45NM NE MERCED, CA, Sunday, October 4, 2026 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 UTC 20 nm from the route, 310 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 20 October · ZOA
- 6/3475 BEALE AFB, CA, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local on the route, 430 nm along the route · security · until 1 November · ZOA
- 6/8889 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, at the destination end · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZAN
- 6/8772 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 4 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · starts tomorrow · ZAN
Daylight
Sunset at SAN 6:18 pm PDT (01:18 UTC), at ANC 6:54 pm AKDT (02:54 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:37 pm AKDT (03:37 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at ANC is after sunset there (6:57 pm AKDT (02:57 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: San Diego International, Ted Stevens Anchorage International.