Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional to Orlando International SBY → MCO
662 nautical miles (762 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 208°, about 220° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 41 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 21-knot headwind), arriving about 4:32 am EDT (08:32 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SBY is IFR, wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots; MCO is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 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: 210 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 3E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 31,000 ft, moving from the west at 15 knots, until 10:55 pm EDT (02:55 UTC). Over the route from 138 to 158 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120055 MKCE WST 120055 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 3E VALID UNTIL 0255Z PA MD VA NC WV OH KY FROM 20NE APE-30SE JST-30SSE DCA-40SW ECG-70NNW HMV-20NE APE AREA TS MOV FROM 28015KT. TOPS TO FL310.
- 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 first 40 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 SBY.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E145 at 1,800 ft, 7 nm east, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): a broken layer from 1,800 ft to 3,000 ft. 267 nm along the route, 7 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILM UA /OV ILM/TM 0038/FL018/TP E145/SK BKN018-TOP030
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILM
- Where
- over ILM
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- Sky
- a broken layer from 1,800 ft, tops 3,000 ft
- C525 at 2,000 ft, 47 nm northwest, 7:56 pm EDT (23:56 UTC): a broken layer above 3,600 ft. 405 nm along the route, 47 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
KCHS UA /OV JZI/TM 2356/FL020/TP C525/SK BKN036
- Report
- a routine report filed through KCHS
- Where
- over JZI
- Time
- 23:56 UTC
- Height
- at 2,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C525
- Sky
- a broken layer from 3,600 ft
- E170 at 32,000 ft, 15 nm northwest, 9:02 pm EDT (01:02 UTC): light chop turbulence above 32,000 ft. 583 nm along the route, 15 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OMN UA /OV OMN020030/TM 0102/FL320/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP 320
- Report
- a routine report filed through OMN
- Where
- 30 nm north (020°) of OMN
- Time
- 01:02 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E170
- Turbulence
- light chop at 32,000 ft
- A321 at 34,000 ft, 13 nm northwest, 7:47 pm EDT (23:47 UTC): no turbulence. 613 nm along the route, 13 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 2347/FL340/TP A321/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through OMN
- Where
- over OMN
- Time
- 23:47 UTC
- Height
- at 34,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- none
- P28A at 1,000 ft, 5 nm northwest, 7:15 pm EDT (23:15 UTC): clear. At the destination end, 5 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SFB UA /OV SFB/TM 2315/FL010/TP P28A/SK CLR
- Report
- a routine report filed through SFB
- Where
- over SFB
- Time
- 23:15 UTC
- Height
- at 1,000 ft
- Aircraft
- P28A
- Sky
- clear
- C172 at 1,100 ft, 6 nm west, 9:12 pm EDT (01:12 UTC): no turbulence. At the destination end, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0112/FL011/TP C172/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 01:12 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- smooth
- C172 at 1,100 ft, 6 nm west, 8:12 pm EDT (00:12 UTC): no turbulence. At the destination end, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV 1SM N/TM 0012/FL011/TP C172/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- 1SM north
- Time
- 00:12 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Turbulence
- smooth
- P28A at 1,100 ft, 6 nm west, 7:15 pm EDT (23:15 UTC): no turbulence, clear from 1,100 ft to 60,000 ft. At the destination end, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 2315/FL011/TP P28A/SK SKC/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 23:15 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- P28A
- Sky
- clear
- Turbulence
- smooth
- P28A at 1,100 ft, 6 nm west, 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): no turbulence, clear from 1,100 ft to 60,000 ft. At the destination end, 6 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 2300/FL011/TP P28A/SK SKC/TB SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 23:00 UTC
- Height
- at 1,100 ft
- Aircraft
- P28A
- Sky
- clear
- Turbulence
- smooth
- C172 at 4,000 ft, 35 nm south, 7:30 pm EDT (23:30 UTC): clear from 4,000 ft to 60,000 ft. At the destination end, 35 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
MLB UA /OV MLB252035/TM 2330/FL040/TP C172/SK SKC 040
- Report
- a routine report filed through MLB
- Where
- 35 nm west (252°) of MLB
- Time
- 23:30 UTC
- Height
- at 4,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C172
- Sky
- clear from 4,000 ft
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 7 forecast points nearest it (ORF, RDU, ILM, CHS, SAV, JAX, MLB). 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 24 kt | +21 kt | 99 kt | 6 h 41 min | 4:32 am EDT (08:32 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 240° at 25 kt | +21 kt | 14 °C | 99 kt | 6 h 41 min | 4:32 am EDT (08:32 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 240° at 31 kt | +26 kt | 13 °C | 94 kt | 7 h 03 min | 4:54 am EDT (08:54 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 240° at 34 kt | +29 kt | 10 °C | 91 kt | 7 h 16 min | 5:07 am EDT (09:07 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 240° at 36 kt | +31 kt | 7 °C | 89 kt | 7 h 26 min | 5:17 am EDT (09:17 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 240° at 41 kt | +35 kt | 3 °C | 85 kt | 7 h 47 min | 5:38 am EDT (09:38 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 46 kt | +39 kt | -2 °C | 81 kt | 8 h 10 min | 6:01 am EDT (10:01 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 49 kt | +42 kt | -5 °C | 78 kt | 8 h 29 min | 6:20 am EDT (10:20 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 53 kt | +49 kt | -15 °C | 71 kt | 9 h 19 min | 7:10 am EDT (11:10 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 60 kt | +58 kt | -31 °C | 62 kt | 10 h 41 min | 8:32 am EDT (12:32 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 62 kt | +62 kt | -40 °C | 58 kt | 11 h 25 min | 9:16 am EDT (13:16 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 210° at 59 kt | +59 kt | -52 °C | 61 kt | 10 h 51 min | 8:42 am EDT (12:42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORF | used from 0 nm out; 68 nm from the line | 210/45 | 210/41 15° | 210/39 13° | 220/37 7° | 230/55 -5° | 230/65 -16° | 220/71 -30° | 220/75 -40° | 220/72 -53° |
| RDU | used from 148 nm out; 80 nm from the line | 240/28 | 250/22 10° | 230/30 11° | 230/40 7° | 230/45 -4° | 220/69 -15° | 220/83 -29° | 210/84 -40° | 220/75 -52° |
| ILM | used from 198 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 230/27 | 220/35 14° | 230/45 13° | 230/48 8° | 240/59 -4° | 230/57 -14° | 220/66 -30° | 210/66 -40° | 210/59 -52° |
| CHS | used from 346 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 260/22 | 280/26 12° | 260/37 12° | 250/40 8° | 240/54 -4° | 230/55 -15° | 220/61 -31° | 200/66 -41° | 210/62 -52° |
| SAV | used from 445 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 260/18 | 290/26 13° | 270/33 12° | 260/40 9° | 240/47 -5° | 230/53 -16° | 220/61 -31° | 210/64 -41° | 210/64 -52° |
| JAX | used from 494 nm out; 79 nm from the line | 280/14 | 300/22 16° | 260/27 15° | 260/26 9° | 240/41 -6° | 230/38 -16° | 220/44 -32° | 200/49 -41° | 200/52 -53° |
| MLB | used from 593 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 240/7 | 240/11 17° | 240/13 13° | 250/15 8° | 230/25 -5° | 210/25 -16° | 210/24 -31° | 190/29 -41° | 190/27 -53° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBY Salisbury, MD | departure | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet | from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 52 ft | 8:54 pm EDT (00:54 UTC) |
| TGI Tangier, VA | 40 nm out, 6 nm northwest of the line | no report just now | 5 ft | ||||
| PHF Newport News, VA | 89 nm out, 9 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 11 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | none | 42 ft | 00:54 UTC |
| MCZ Williamston, NC | 168 nm out, 3 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 4,200 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 4,200 ft | 74 ft | 01:35 UTC |
| OAJ Jacksonville, NC | 237 nm out, 6 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,100 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 4,100 ft | 92 ft | 00:56 UTC |
| ILM Wilmington, NC | 267 nm out, 8 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,300 feet, a broken layer at 3,900 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 9 knots, gusting to 19 | 10+ mi | 3,900 ft | 31 ft | 00:53 UTC |
| EVB New Smyrna Beach, FL | 622 nm out, 3 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 10 ft | 01:48 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 25,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 25,000 ft | 96 ft | 8:53 pm EDT (00:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 96 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MCO when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 4:32 am EDT (08:32 UTC)
Wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MCO
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for SBY, the departure
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 600 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC) and 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 600 feet (thunderheads)
- From Mon 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 800 feet
- At times between Mon 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) and 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am EDT (07:00 UTC): wind from the west at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility 4 miles, rain, mist, a broken layer at 500 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am EDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 700 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,500 feet
- From Mon 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 613 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 11 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at SBY 6:28 pm EDT (22:28 UTC), at MCO 6:59 pm EDT (22:59 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at MCO is before sunrise there (7:24 am EDT (11:24 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: Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional, Orlando International.