Orlando Sanford International to South Bend International SFB → SBN
815 nautical miles (938 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 344°, about 349° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 7 h 55 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 17-knot headwind), arriving about 11:57 am EDT (15:57 UTC). Right now SFB is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots; SBN is VFR, wind calm. 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: 493 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 route from 169 to 169 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 338 to 417 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 338 to 407 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 378 to 507 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 route from 398 to 735 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 SFB.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B752 climbing, 13 nm northeast, 3:37 am EDT (07:37 UTC): overcast. 636 nm along the route, 13 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
CVG UA /OV 5 W CVG/TM 0737/FLDURC/TP B752/SK B001 OVC T015
- Report
- a routine report filed through CVG
- Where
- 5 west cvg
- Time
- 07:37 UTC
- Height
- during the climb
- Aircraft
- B752
- Sky
- B001 overcast T015
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 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 10 forecast points nearest it (MLB, JAX, SAV, ATL, GSP, TYS, LOU, CVG, IND, FWA). 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 | 320° at 19 kt | +17 kt | 103 kt | 7 h 55 min | 11:57 am EDT (15:57 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 330° at 22 kt | +21 kt | 14 °C | 99 kt | 8 h 14 min | 12:16 pm EDT (16:16 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 330° at 24 kt | +23 kt | 11 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 24 min | 12:26 pm EDT (16:26 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 320° at 24 kt | +23 kt | 7 °C | 97 kt | 8 h 24 min | 12:26 pm EDT (16:26 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 320° at 23 kt | +21 kt | 4 °C | 99 kt | 8 h 14 min | 12:16 pm EDT (16:16 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 310° at 24 kt | +21 kt | 0 °C | 99 kt | 8 h 14 min | 12:16 pm EDT (16:16 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 310° at 26 kt | +20 kt | -3 °C | 100 kt | 8 h 09 min | 12:11 pm EDT (16:11 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 300° at 27 kt | +20 kt | -6 °C | 100 kt | 8 h 09 min | 12:11 pm EDT (16:11 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 300° at 31 kt | +24 kt | -18 °C | 96 kt | 8 h 29 min | 12:31 pm EDT (16:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 36 kt | +30 kt | -33 °C | 90 kt | 9 h 03 min | 1:05 pm EDT (17:05 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 300° at 38 kt | +30 kt | -40 °C | 90 kt | 9 h 03 min | 1:05 pm EDT (17:05 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 300° at 31 kt | +21 kt | -50 °C | 99 kt | 8 h 14 min | 12:16 pm EDT (16:16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLB | used from 0 nm out; 75 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° |
| JAX | used from 50 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° |
| SAV | used from 149 nm out; 61 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° |
| ATL | used from 248 nm out; 89 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° |
| GSP | used from 348 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 320/22 | 340/19 13° | 320/18 8° | 310/24 5° | 300/34 -7° | 300/36 -18° | 290/30 -33° | 300/32 -39° | 320/42 -49° |
| TYS | used from 398 nm out; 24 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° |
| LOU | used from 547 nm out; 54 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° |
| CVG | used from 596 nm out; 27 nm from the line | 320/18 | 350/32 16° | 350/35 10° | 350/30 3° | 330/30 -7° | 340/44 -20° | 340/58 -35° | 330/72 -41° | 320/36 -49° |
| IND | used from 696 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 290/16 | 310/20 16° | 320/21 10° | 330/13 3° | 300/25 -7° | 320/32 -19° | 330/46 -34° | 320/61 -43° | 320/63 -50° |
| FWA | used from 745 nm out; 36 nm from the line | 300/17 | 320/20 16° | 330/20 10° | 340/15 3° | 310/27 -8° | 320/37 -20° | 330/52 -36° | 330/65 -43° | 330/60 -50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFB Orlando, FL | departure | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 3:53 am EDT (07:53 UTC) |
| FIN Palm Coast, FL | 40 nm out, 13 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 33 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| VQQ Jacksonville, FL | 89 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 79 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| VDI Vidalia, GA | 209 nm out, 5 nm north of the line | VFR | from the west (280°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 274 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| OKZ Sandersville, GA | 268 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 438 ft | ||||
| AHN Athens, GA | 328 nm out, 12 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 812 ft | 07:51 UTC |
| TYS Knoxville, TN | 447 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,100 feet | from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 3,100 ft | 986 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| BYL Williamsburg, KY | 507 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,100 feet, overcast at 3,000 feet Weather: mist | from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 knots | 1 mi | 2,100 ft | 1,177 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| LEX Lexington, KY | 576 nm out, 6 nm north of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 200 feet Weather: fog | from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 979 ft | 07:54 UTC |
| AID Anderson, IN | 716 nm out, 2 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Weather: mist | calm | 3 mi | none | 919 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| GUS Peru, IN | 755 nm out, 14 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 810 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| SBN South Bend, IN | destination | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 798 ft | 3:54 am EDT (07:54 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,177 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SBN when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:57 am EDT (15:57 UTC)
Wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SBN
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- At times between Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC) and 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): visibility 2 miles, mist
- From Mon 6:00 am EDT (10:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
The forecast for SFB, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 21 nm from the route, at the departure end · 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, at the departure end · 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, at the departure end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 19 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC on the route, 89 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 14 nm from the route, 99 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8029 Cincinnati, OH, Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 15 nm from the route, 636 nm along the route · a VIP movement · until 12 October · ZID
Daylight
Sunset at SFB 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC), at SBN 7:09 pm EDT (23:09 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:36 pm EDT (23:36 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: Orlando Sanford International, South Bend International.