Louisville Muhammad Ali International to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International SDF → FLL
780 nautical miles (897 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 157°, about 162° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 5 h 37 min at the quickest height in today's winds (9,500 ft, a 19-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:10 am EDT (12:10 UTC). Right now SDF is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots; FLL is VFR, wind from the north-northwest (330°) 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: 1,167 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 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 180 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 120 to 220 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the route from 190 to 190 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 230 to 300 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 SDF.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 36,000 ft, 2 nm west, 12:28 am EDT (04:28 UTC): light chop turbulence. 430 nm along the route, 2 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
AMG UA /OV AMG/TM 0428/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through AMG
- Where
- over AMG
- Time
- 04:28 UTC
- Height
- at 36,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
- A321 at 35,000 ft, 8 nm west, 12:26 am EDT (04:26 UTC): light chop turbulence. 620 nm along the route, 8 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0426/FL350/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 04:26 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
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 7 forecast points nearest it (LOU, TYS, ATL, SAV, JAX, MLB, MIA). 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 | 300° at 15 kt | −12 kt | 132 kt | 5 h 55 min | 8:28 am EDT (12:28 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 16 kt | −15 kt | 135 kt | 5 h 47 min | 8:20 am EDT (12:20 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 18 kt | −17 kt | 13 °C | 137 kt | 5 h 42 min | 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 320° at 21 kt | −19 kt | 10 °C | 139 kt | 5 h 37 min | 8:10 am EDT (12:10 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 21 kt | −18 kt | 7 °C | 138 kt | 5 h 39 min | 8:12 am EDT (12:12 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 310° at 21 kt | −17 kt | 3 °C | 137 kt | 5 h 42 min | 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 300° at 21 kt | −16 kt | -1 °C | 136 kt | 5 h 44 min | 8:17 am EDT (12:17 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 290° at 23 kt | −15 kt | -5 °C | 135 kt | 5 h 47 min | 8:20 am EDT (12:20 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 290° at 23 kt | −14 kt | -6 °C | 134 kt | 5 h 49 min | 8:22 am EDT (12:22 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 290° at 26 kt | −16 kt | -18 °C | 136 kt | 5 h 44 min | 8:17 am EDT (12:17 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 290° at 27 kt | −17 kt | -32 °C | 137 kt | 5 h 42 min | 8:15 am EDT (12:15 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 25 kt | −11 kt | -40 °C | 131 kt | 5 h 57 min | 8:30 am EDT (12:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 24 kt | −4 kt | -50 °C | 124 kt | 6 h 17 min | 8:50 am EDT (12:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | used from 0 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 310/18 | 340/28 16° | 340/29 10° | 350/27 3° | 330/27 -7° | 340/39 -19° | 330/58 -33° | 330/67 -41° | 330/40 -49° |
| TYS | used from 100 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 320/20 | 340/18 11° | 340/32 9° | 340/36 4° | 330/37 -7° | 330/38 -19° | 330/50 -34° | 330/53 -38° | 330/44 -48° |
| ATL | used from 250 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 320/30 | 330/37 16° | 340/44 11° | 330/35 7° | 310/33 -6° | 300/38 -18° | 330/58 -33° | 330/48 -40° | 320/34 -49° |
| SAV | used from 350 nm out; 86 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° |
| JAX | used from 450 nm out; 32 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 600 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
| MIA | used from 700 nm out; 69 nm from the line | 150/7 | 140/5 17° | 160/5 14° | L/V 9° | 230/8 -5° | 230/8 -17° | 150/11 -32° | 150/25 -41° | 180/29 -51° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDF Louisville, KY | departure | VFR Weather: mist | from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots | 6 mi | none | 500 ft | 1:56 am EDT (05:56 UTC) |
| AAS Campbellsville, KY | 50 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 100 feet | calm | 0.25 mi | 100 ft | 921 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| RKW Rockwood, TN | 140 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 4 knots | 9 mi | none | 1,664 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| TYS Knoxville, TN | 160 nm out, 23 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,800 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 2,800 ft | 986 ft | 06:01 UTC |
| AHN Athens, GA | 280 nm out, 13 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 812 ft | 05:51 UTC |
| EZM Eastman, GA | 380 nm out, 16 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 303 ft | 06:55 UTC |
| AMG Alma, GA | 430 nm out, 2 nm west of the line | no report just now | 199 ft | ||||
| VQQ Jacksonville, FL | 510 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 79 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| SFB Orlando, FL | 610 nm out, 3 nm north of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | 630 nm out, 10 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 96 ft | 05:53 UTC |
| BCT Boca Raton, FL | 760 nm out, 9 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 2 knots | 10+ mi | none | 12 ft | 06:15 UTC |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 65 ft | 1:53 am EDT (05:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,664 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At FLL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:10 am EDT (12:10 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for FLL
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
The forecast for SDF, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- At times between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): visibility ½ mile, fog, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 23 nm from the route, 510 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 520 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, 590 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 20 nm from the route, 620 nm along the route · security · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, 640 nm along the route · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 5/2809 Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 17 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · until 20 October · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at SDF 7:09 pm EDT (23:09 UTC), at FLL 6:55 pm EDT (22:55 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:19 pm EDT (23:19 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.
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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: Louisville Muhammad Ali International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International.