Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional to Philadelphia International SBY → PHL
93 nautical miles (107 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 008°, about 020° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12W). At 120 knots that is 30 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 64-knot tailwind), arriving about 10:36 pm EDT (02:36 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SBY is IFR, wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 knots; PHL is IFR, wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18. 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: 966 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 6E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 30,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 11:55 pm EDT (03:55 UTC). Over the last 74 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120155 MKCE WST 120155 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 6E VALID UNTIL 0355Z NY NJ PA DE MD AND DE NJ NY MD CSTL WTRS FROM 20WNW SAX-70S HTO-50ESE SBY-30WSW HAR-20WNW SAX AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 22020KT. TOPS TO FL300.
- 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 whole route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Near the route, 84 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 SBY.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- urgent A319 at 15,500 ft, 20 nm east, 9:40 pm EDT (01:40 UTC): severe turbulence, remarks: radds intersection. 28 nm along the route, 20 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UUA /OV ATR105010/TM 0140/FL155/TP A319/TB INTMT SEV/RM RADDS INTERSECTION
- Report
- an urgent report filed through ACY
- Where
- 10 nm east (105°) of ATR
- Time
- 01:40 UTC
- Height
- at 15,500 ft
- Aircraft
- A319
- Turbulence
- intermittent severe
- Remarks
- radds intersection
- BCS3 at 19,000 ft, 8 nm west, 8:18 pm EDT (00:18 UTC): moderate turbulence above 17,000 ft, -9 °C. 56 nm along the route, 8 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
DOV UA /OV ENO/TM 0018/FL190/TP BCS3/TA M09/TB MOD 170
- Report
- a routine report filed through DOV
- Where
- over ENO
- Time
- 00:18 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Temperature
- −9 °C
- Turbulence
- moderate at 17,000 ft
- E75L at 20,000 ft, 16 nm west, 8:41 pm EDT (00:41 UTC): moderate turbulence above 20,000 ft. 84 nm along the route, 16 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILG UA /OV DQO/TM 0041/FL200/TP E75L/TB MOD 200
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILG
- Where
- over DQO
- Time
- 00:41 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate at 20,000 ft
- A21N at 18,000 ft, 26 nm northwest, 8:38 pm EDT (00:38 UTC): moderate clear-air turbulence. At the destination end, 26 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 0038/FL180/TP A21N/TB MOD CAT
- Report
- a routine report filed through PTW
- Where
- over PTW
- Time
- 00:38 UTC
- Height
- at 18,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- moderate clear-air turbulence
- B38M at 2,300 ft, 34 nm east, 9:11 pm EDT (01:11 UTC): remarks: tops 2,300 ft during the descent. 74 nm along the route, 34 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 0111/FL023/TP B38M/SK TOPS 023/RM TOPS 023 DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ACY
- Where
- over ACY
- Time
- 01:11 UTC
- Height
- at 2,300 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Sky
- tops 2,300 ft
- Remarks
- tops 2,300 ft during the descent
- A21N at 20,000 ft, 34 nm east, 8:28 pm EDT (00:28 UTC): light rime icing, -10 °C. 74 nm along the route, 34 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 0028/FL200/TP A21N/TA M10/IC LGT RIME
- Report
- a routine report filed through ACY
- Where
- over ACY
- Time
- 00:28 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Temperature
- −10 °C
- Icing
- light rime
- BCS3 at 1,800 ft, 34 nm east, 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): remarks: tops 1,800 ft during the climb. 74 nm along the route, 34 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 0000/FL018/TP BCS3/RM TOPS 018 DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ACY
- Where
- over ACY
- Time
- 00:00 UTC
- Height
- at 1,800 ft
- Aircraft
- BCS3
- Remarks
- tops 1,800 ft during the climb
- CL30 at 500 ft, 16 nm west, 9:55 pm EDT (01:55 UTC): remarks: during the descent runway 09 approach lights in sight at 550FT. 84 nm along the route, 16 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILG UA /OV KILG/TM 0155/FL005/TP CL30/RM DURD RWY09 APPROACH LIGHTS IN SIGHT AT 550FT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILG
- Where
- over KILG
- Time
- 01:55 UTC
- Height
- at 500 ft
- Aircraft
- CL30
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 09 approach lights in sight at 550FT
- B738 at 400 ft, 16 nm west, 9:35 pm EDT (01:35 UTC): remarks: landing the RNAV approach to runway 01 saw the approach lights at 600FT, runway at 400FT. 84 nm along the route, 16 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ILG UA /OV KILG/TM 0135/FL004/TP B738/RM LANDING RNAV01 SAW THE APPROACH LIGHTS AT 600FT, RWY AT 400FT
- Report
- a routine report filed through ILG
- Where
- over KILG
- Time
- 01:35 UTC
- Height
- at 400 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Remarks
- landing the RNAV approach to runway 01 saw the approach lights at 600FT, runway at 400FT
- GLF5 at 600 ft, 15 nm northeast, 9:40 pm EDT (01:40 UTC): overcast above 600 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 06 pne. At the destination end, 15 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PNE UA /OV PNE240001/TM 0140/FL006/TP GLF5/SK OVC006/RM DURD RY06 PNE
- Report
- a routine report filed through PNE
- Where
- 1 nm southwest (240°) of PNE
- Time
- 01:40 UTC
- Height
- at 600 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF5
- Sky
- overcast from 600 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 06 pne
- A320 at 19,000 ft, 43 nm east, 9:34 pm EDT (01:34 UTC): light to moderate turbulence, remarks: flight level from 19,000 ft to 22,000 ft. At the destination end, 43 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
MJX UA /OV CYN045010/TM 0134/FL190/TP A320/TB LGT-MOD/RM FL 190-220
- Report
- a routine report filed through MJX
- Where
- 10 nm northeast (045°) of CYN
- Time
- 01:34 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- light to moderate
- Remarks
- flight level from 19,000 ft to 22,000 ft
- E75S at 9,000 ft, 40 nm northeast, 9:22 pm EDT (01:22 UTC): light rime icing above 9,000 ft. At the destination end, 40 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
LGA UA /OV RBV/TM 0122/FL090/TP E75S/IC LGT RIME 090
- Report
- a routine report filed through LGA
- Where
- over RBV
- Time
- 01:22 UTC
- Height
- at 9,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75S
- Icing
- light rime at 9,000 ft
- A321 climbing, 0 nm northwest, 8:20 pm EDT (00:20 UTC): light chop turbulence, sandstorm. At the destination end, 0 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV E NE PHL/TM 0020/FLDURC/TP A321/WV LOSS 15KT AT 015 /TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- east northeast phl
- Time
- 00:20 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- A321
- Wind
- loss 15 knots at at 1,500 ft
- Turbulence
- light chop
- PC24 at 900 ft, 14 nm northeast, 7:25 pm EDT (23:25 UTC): remarks: reported bases 900 ft during the descent runway 6. At the destination end, 14 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PNE UA /OV PNE240002/TM 2325/FL009/TP PC24/RM RPTD BASES 009 DURD RY6
- Report
- a routine report filed through PNE
- Where
- 2 nm southwest (240°) of PNE
- Time
- 23:25 UTC
- Height
- at 900 ft
- Aircraft
- PC24
- Remarks
- reported bases 900 ft during the descent runway 6
1 more routine reports are on the map.
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 1 forecast point nearest it (ACY). 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 | 230° at 16 kt | −12 kt | 132 kt | 42 min | 10:48 pm EDT (02:48 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 230° at 21 kt | −15 kt | 135 kt | 41 min | 10:47 pm EDT (02:47 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 26 kt | −20 kt | 13 °C | 140 kt | 40 min | 10:46 pm EDT (02:46 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 30 kt | −22 kt | 10 °C | 142 kt | 39 min | 10:45 pm EDT (02:45 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | −20 kt | 7 °C | 140 kt | 40 min | 10:46 pm EDT (02:46 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 30 kt | −22 kt | 3 °C | 142 kt | 39 min | 10:45 pm EDT (02:45 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 35 kt | −26 kt | -2 °C | 146 kt | 38 min | 10:44 pm EDT (02:44 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 39 kt | −29 kt | -6 °C | 149 kt | 37 min | 10:43 pm EDT (02:43 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 40 kt | −30 kt | -7 °C | 150 kt | 37 min | 10:43 pm EDT (02:43 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 51 kt | −38 kt | -17 °C | 158 kt | 35 min | 10:41 pm EDT (02:41 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 71 kt | −53 kt | -31 °C | 173 kt | 32 min | 10:38 pm EDT (02:38 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 81 kt | −60 kt | -41 °C | 180 kt | 31 min | 10:37 pm EDT (02:37 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 86 kt | −64 kt | -53 °C | 184 kt | 30 min | 10:36 pm EDT (02:36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | used from 0 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 230/15 | 230/22 15° | 230/31 11° | 230/27 6° | 230/40 -7° | 230/51 -17° | 230/71 -31° | 230/81 -41° | 230/86 -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: overcast at 800 feet | from the southeast (140°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 52 ft | 9:54 pm EDT (01:54 UTC) |
| DOV Dover, DE | 46 nm out, 4 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 200 feet Weather: light drizzle, mist | from the north (350°) at 5 knots | 3 mi | 200 ft | 28 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| MIV Millville, NJ | 65 nm out, 12 nm east of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: mist | from the northeast (040°) at 7 knots | 5 mi | 300 ft | 84 ft | 01:54 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | destination | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the east-northeast (070°) at 11 knots, gusting to 18 | 5 mi | 600 ft | 35 ft | 9:54 pm EDT (01:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 84 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PHL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 10:36 pm EDT (02:36 UTC)
Wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PHL
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 19, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the north at 12 knots, gusting to 21, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
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
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 4 nm from the route, 28 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 4 nm from the route, 28 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at SBY 6:28 pm EDT (22:28 UTC), at PHL 6:26 pm EDT (22:26 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:53 pm EDT (22:53 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at PHL is after sunset there (6:27 pm EDT (22:27 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, Philadelphia International.