Santa Barbara Municipal to Grand Junction Regional SBA → GJT
612 nautical miles (705 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 059°, about 045° magnetic at the departure end (variation 14E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 30 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 55-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:18 pm MDT (04:18 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SBA is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots; GJT is VFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 knots, gusting to 24. 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: 3 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 W68W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 6:55 pm PDT (01:55 UTC). Over the last 79 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 68W VALID UNTIL 0155Z CO NM AZ UT FROM 30W CHE-20NNW TBE-60SE ABQ-40N SJN-30SW MTU-30W CHE AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Over the route from 79 to 207 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 158 to 543 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 425 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 405 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 385 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 375 to 464 nm out.
- 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 last 138 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Near the route, 573 nm along 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 SBA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- UAL493 at 24,000 ft, 25 nm southeast, 3:54 pm PDT (22:54 UTC): moderate turbulence. 336 nm along the route, 25 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ARP UAL493 3648N 11330W 2254 F240 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC LIGHT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ARP
- E170 at 10,000 ft, 9 nm southeast, 4:41 pm PDT (23:41 UTC): moderate turbulence up to 10,000 ft, remarks: during the climb. At the destination end, 9 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
GJT UA /OV GJT144009/TM 2341/FL100/TP E170/TB MOD SFC-100/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through GJT
- Where
- 9 nm southeast (144°) of GJT
- Time
- 23:41 UTC
- Height
- at 10,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- moderate from the surface to 10,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb
- C172 at 5,000 ft, 28 nm southeast, 4:15 pm PDT (23:15 UTC): remarks: tops 5,000 ft on departure runway 25. At the departure end, 28 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
OXR UA /OV KOXR/TM 2315/FL050/TP C172/RM TOPS 050 ON DEP RWY25
- Report
- a routine report filed through OXR
- Where
- over KOXR
- Time
- 23:15 UTC
- Height
- at 5,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Remarks
- tops 5,000 ft on departure runway 25
- E50P at 3,200 ft, 28 nm southeast, 3:57 pm PDT (22:57 UTC): remarks: bases 3,600 ft on arrival runway 25. At the departure end, 28 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
OXR UA /OV KOXR/TM 2257/FL032/TP E50P/RM BASES 036 ON ARR RWY25
- Report
- a routine report filed through OXR
- Where
- over KOXR
- Time
- 22:57 UTC
- Height
- at 3,200 ft
- Aircraft
- E50P
- Remarks
- bases 3,600 ft on arrival runway 25
- B739 at 4,000 ft, 49 nm southeast, 5:32 pm PDT (00:32 UTC): overcast above 4,000 ft. 59 nm along the route, 49 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BUR UA /OV BUR/TM 0032/FL040/TP B739/SK OVC040
- Report
- a routine report filed through BUR
- Where
- over BUR
- Time
- 00:32 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Sky
- overcast from 4,000 ft
- B739 at 33,000 ft, 34 nm southeast, 4:01 pm PDT (23:01 UTC): remarks: mountain wave 10 knots zlawc. 79 nm along the route, 34 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
SDB UA /OV PMD/TM 2301/FL330/TP B739/RM MTN WAVE /- 10 KT /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through SDB
- Where
- over PMD
- Time
- 23:01 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Remarks
- mountain wave 10 knots zlawc
- B739 at 33,000 ft, 48 nm southeast, 4:02 pm PDT (23:02 UTC): remarks: mountain wave 10 knots zlawc. 99 nm along the route, 48 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DRA UA /OV VCV242015/TM 2302/FL330/TP B739/RM MTN WAVE /- 10 KT /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through DRA
- Where
- 15 nm southwest (242°) of VCV
- Time
- 23:02 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B739
- Remarks
- mountain wave 10 knots zlawc
- BCS3 at 31,000 ft, 41 nm southeast, 3:44 pm PDT (22:44 UTC): remarks: mountain wave 20 kts/zlawc. 198 nm along the route, 41 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DAG UA /OV DAG030040/TM 2244/FL310/TP BCS3/RM MTN WAVE /- 20 KTS/ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through DAG
- Where
- 40 nm northeast (030°) of DAG
- Time
- 22:44 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- mountain wave 20 kts/zlawc
- G280 at 41,000 ft, 47 nm southeast, 4:37 pm PDT (23:37 UTC): light to moderate clear-air turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-46. 217 nm along the route, 47 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ALS UA /OV LAS190035/TM 2337/FL410/TP G280/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZDVWC-46
- Report
- a routine report filed through ALS
- Where
- 35 nm south (190°) of LAS
- Time
- 23:37 UTC
- Height
- at 41,000 ft
- Aircraft
- G280
- Turbulence
- light to moderate clear-air turbulence
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-46
- B752 at 17,500 ft, 45 nm southeast, 3:48 pm PDT (22:48 UTC): a broken layer from 17,500 ft to 18,500 ft; overcast, remarks: layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc. 286 nm along the route, 45 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAS UA /OV BLD065025/TM 2248/FL175/TP B752/SK BKN175-TOP185/OVC/RM LAYER OF PRECIP W OF NIITZ 25 NM LGT-HVY RAIN /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAS
- Where
- BLD065025 C
- Time
- 22:48 UTC
- Height
- at 17,500 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- a broken layer from 17,500 ft, tops 18,500 ft
- Remarks
- layer of precip west of niitz 25 nautical miles lgt-hvy rain zlawc
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 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 5 forecast points nearest it (SBA, WJF, LAS, BCE, GJT). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500 ft | 210° at 24 kt | −19 kt | 10 °C | 139 kt | 4 h 24 min | 11:12 pm MDT (05:12 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 220° at 27 kt | −24 kt | 8 °C | 144 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:03 pm MDT (05:03 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 28 kt | −27 kt | 5 °C | 147 kt | 4 h 10 min | 10:58 pm MDT (04:58 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 220° at 35 kt | −32 kt | 1 °C | 152 kt | 4 h 02 min | 10:50 pm MDT (04:50 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 220° at 37 kt | −34 kt | -3 °C | 154 kt | 3 h 58 min | 10:46 pm MDT (04:46 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 40 kt | −35 kt | -7 °C | 155 kt | 3 h 57 min | 10:45 pm MDT (04:45 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 210° at 42 kt | −36 kt | -11 °C | 156 kt | 3 h 55 min | 10:43 pm MDT (04:43 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 210° at 43 kt | −37 kt | -12 °C | 157 kt | 3 h 54 min | 10:42 pm MDT (04:42 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 45 kt | −41 kt | -21 °C | 161 kt | 3 h 48 min | 10:36 pm MDT (04:36 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 52 kt | −47 kt | -28 °C | 167 kt | 3 h 40 min | 10:28 pm MDT (04:28 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 55 kt | −50 kt | -35 °C | 170 kt | 3 h 36 min | 10:24 pm MDT (04:24 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 57 kt | −55 kt | -45 °C | 175 kt | 3 h 30 min | 10:18 pm MDT (04:18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBA | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | L/V | 170/13 7° | 220/23 4° | 220/30 -2° | 230/26 -14° | 230/34 -20° | 220/38 -28° | 220/37 -35° | 220/43 -44° |
| WJF | used from 49 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 220/30 8° | 240/28 5° | 230/34 -2° | 220/34 -13° | 220/48 -20° | 220/47 -29° | 210/48 -34° | 220/52 -44° | |
| LAS | used from 148 nm out; 81 nm from the line | 200/25 11° | 230/22 5° | 240/25 -1° | 220/37 -12° | 220/44 -21° | 210/52 -27° | 210/60 -34° | 220/58 -44° | |
| BCE | used from 346 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 210/47 0° | 200/50 -12° | 220/31 -23° | 220/56 -26° | 220/58 -35° | 230/58 -45° | |||
| GJT | used from 494 nm out; 94 nm from the line | 210/40 11° | 210/46 3° | 210/61 -10° | 210/68 -22° | 220/57 -29° | 230/59 -36° | 240/66 -46° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBA Santa Barbara, CA | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,100 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 13 ft | 4:53 pm PDT (23:53 UTC) |
| SZP Santa Paula, CA | 30 nm out, 24 nm southeast of the line | no report just now | 250 ft | ||||
| MHV Mojave, CA | 89 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 14,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 21 knots, gusting to 32 | 10+ mi | 14,000 ft | 2,801 ft | 22:15 UTC |
| VGT Las Vegas, NV | 247 nm out, 19 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,205 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| SGU St George, UT | 346 nm out, 12 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,400 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the north (360°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 2,883 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| BCE Bryce Canyon, UT | 425 nm out, 6 nm south of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 500 feet, a broken layer at 1,300 feet, overcast at 2,200 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the south (170°) at 15 knots, gusting to 21 | 3 mi | 1,300 ft | 7,589 ft | 00:25 UTC |
| HVE Hanksville, UT | 504 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 6,500 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 14 knots, gusting to 29 | 10+ mi | none | 4,453 ft | 00:30 UTC |
| CNY Moab, UT | 553 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 6,500 feet, a broken layer at 8,500 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 21 knots, gusting to 36 | 10+ mi | 8,500 ft | 4,579 ft | 00:12 UTC |
| GJT Grand Junction, CO | destination | VFR | from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | none | 4,861 ft | 5:53 pm MDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,589 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At GJT when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:18 pm MDT (04:18 UTC)
Wind from the south-southeast at 20 knots, gusting to 32, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet VFR
30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet marginal VFR
The whole forecast for GJT
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 18 knots, gusting to 31, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 6,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 20 knots, gusting to 32, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the south at 18 knots, gusting to 27, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC) and 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 3,500 feet, a broken layer at 4,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the south at 16 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC) and 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 13 knots, gusting to 24, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC) and 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): visibility 4 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
The forecast for SBA, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 14 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 12:00 am PDT (07:00 UTC) and 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): light rain showers
- From Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, overcast at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC) and 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): light rain showers
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8890 LAS VEGAS, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 237 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZLA
- 6/8808 Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 25 nm from the route, 247 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at SBA 6:28 pm PDT (01:28 UTC), at GJT 6:40 pm MDT (00:40 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:06 pm MDT (01:06 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at GJT is after sunset there (6:41 pm MDT (00:41 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: Santa Barbara Municipal, Grand Junction Regional.