Savannah/Hilton Head International to Bangor International SAV → BGR
956 nautical miles (1,100 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 034°, about 040° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 40 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 85-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC). Right now SAV is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots; BGR is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 3 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: 2 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: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the first 438 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 249 to 358 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, fog). Over the last 587 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 508 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing from 12,000 ft to 24,000 ft. Over the route from 806 to 926 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 SAV.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E145 at 800 ft, 28 nm northwest, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 378 nm along the route, 28 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- B763 at 800 ft, 8 nm west, 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC): a broken layer, remarks: bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500. 627 nm along the route, 8 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV JFK 2 MILES SOUTHEAST/TM 0551/FL008/TP B763/SK BKN/RM BASES AT 800 AND TOPS 1500
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- jfk 2 miles southeast
- Time
- 05:51 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Remarks
- bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500
- B763 descending, 13 nm northwest, 2:21 am EDT (06:21 UTC): overcast above 40,000 ft. 796 nm along the route, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MHT UA /OV KMHT/TM 0621/FLDURD/TP B763/SK OVC004
- Report
- a routine report filed through MHT
- Where
- over KMHT
- Time
- 06:21 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- overcast from 400 ft
- B763 descending, 13 nm northwest, 1:55 am EDT (05:55 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 796 nm along the route, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
MHT UA /OV RWY 35/TM 0555/FLDURD/TP B763/SK 004-005 FT
- Report
- a routine report filed through MHT
- Where
- runway 35
- Time
- 05:55 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- from 400 ft to 500 ft ft
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 eastbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: odd thousands plus 500 ft; above 18,000 ft the forecast levels), with the wind averaged along the line from the 11 forecast points nearest it (SAV, CHS, FLO, RDU, RIC, ACY, JFK, BDL, BOS, PWM, BGR). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,500 ft | 260° at 13 kt | −10 kt | 130 kt | 7 h 21 min | 11:21 am EDT (15:21 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 270° at 16 kt | −10 kt | 130 kt | 7 h 21 min | 11:21 am EDT (15:21 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | −12 kt | 10 °C | 132 kt | 7 h 15 min | 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 260° at 21 kt | −16 kt | 7 °C | 136 kt | 7 h 02 min | 11:02 am EDT (15:02 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 24 kt | −20 kt | 4 °C | 140 kt | 6 h 50 min | 10:50 am EDT (14:50 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | −24 kt | 1 °C | 144 kt | 6 h 38 min | 10:38 am EDT (14:38 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 33 kt | −29 kt | -3 °C | 149 kt | 6 h 25 min | 10:25 am EDT (14:25 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 37 kt | −33 kt | -7 °C | 153 kt | 6 h 15 min | 10:15 am EDT (14:15 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 38 kt | −34 kt | -8 °C | 154 kt | 6 h 12 min | 10:12 am EDT (14:12 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 51 kt | −48 kt | -19 °C | 168 kt | 5 h 41 min | 9:41 am EDT (13:41 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 73 kt | −72 kt | -32 °C | 192 kt | 4 h 59 min | 8:59 am EDT (12:59 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 87 kt | −85 kt | -41 °C | 205 kt | 4 h 40 min | 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 75 kt | −72 kt | -51 °C | 192 kt | 4 h 59 min | 8:59 am EDT (12:59 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAV | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| CHS | used from 50 nm out; 23 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| FLO | used from 100 nm out; 21 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| RDU | used from 199 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| RIC | used from 299 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| ACY | used from 448 nm out; 73 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| JFK | used from 597 nm out; 8 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| BDL | used from 647 nm out; 47 nm from the line | 120/24 | 290/23 12° | 280/21 8° | 250/36 3° | 250/41 -11° | 230/48 -21° | 230/78 -32° | 230/96 -41° | 230/86 -52° |
| BOS | used from 747 nm out; 26 nm from the line | 110/20 | 200/26 12° | 280/24 8° | 260/29 3° | 250/47 -10° | 230/59 -19° | 230/74 -33° | 240/95 -41° | 240/96 -53° |
| PWM | used from 796 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 180/9 | 280/28 9° | 230/30 6° | 250/22 0° | 240/45 -9° | 230/63 -20° | 230/72 -34° | 240/87 -43° | 240/94 -54° |
| BGR | used from 896 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 250/21 | 260/11 7° | 270/17 5° | 260/12 -1° | 240/34 -10° | 250/67 -20° | 240/80 -35° | 240/87 -45° | 250/99 -55° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAV Savannah, GA | departure | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 50 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
| HXD Hilton Head Island, SC | 20 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (260°) at 4 knots, gusting to 10 | 10+ mi | none | 19 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| FLO Florence, SC | 139 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 146 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 209 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 900 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 189 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 378 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,400 feet, overcast at 1,800 feet Weather: light rain | from the west-southwest (250°) at 13 knots, gusting to 20 | 8 mi | 1,400 ft | 42 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| SBY Salisbury, MD | 468 nm out, 13 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,400 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 1,400 ft | 52 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| ACY Atlantic City, NJ | 548 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet | from the northeast (050°) at 9 knots | 7 mi | 400 ft | 74 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| FRG Farmingdale, NY | 637 nm out, 2 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet | from the north (010°) at 12 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 81 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| HVN New Haven, CT | 677 nm out, 1 nm northeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 2,400 feet, a broken layer at 9,500 feet | from the north-northeast (020°) at 12 knots, gusting to 20 | 10+ mi | 2,400 ft | 12 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| PSM Portsmouth, NH | 816 nm out, 5 nm east of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 800 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north (010°) at 7 knots | 1.5 mi | 800 ft | 100 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| PWM Portland, ME | 866 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 300 feet, overcast at 3,400 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots | 4 mi | 3,400 ft | 75 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| BGR Bangor, ME | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,600 feet | from the south (170°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 3,600 ft | 192 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 192 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At BGR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC)
Wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for BGR
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 am EDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
The forecast for SAV, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8713 Maxton, NC, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 10 nm from the route, 189 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 20 nm from the route, 199 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 488 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 488 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 19 nm from the route, 627 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 21 nm from the route, 747 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 25 nm from the route, 767 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
Daylight
Sunset at SAV 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC), at BGR 5:56 pm EDT (21:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:25 pm EDT (22:25 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: Savannah/Hilton Head International, Bangor International.