St. George Regional to Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field SGU → BFF
543 nautical miles (625 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 055°, about 043° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 04 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 57-knot tailwind), arriving about 12:15 am MDT (06:15 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SGU is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 knots; BFF is VFR, wind from the east (100°) at 12 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: 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
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the first 286 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 533 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 296 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the last 454 nm of the route.
- 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 route from 207 to 454 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 SGU.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- E75L at 28,000 ft, 15 nm southeast, 7:31 pm MDT (01:31 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-03. 346 nm along the route, 15 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
EEO UA /OV EKR085036/TM 0131/FL280/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-03
- Report
- a routine report filed through EEO
- Where
- 36 nm east (085°) of EKR
- Time
- 01:31 UTC
- Height
- at 28,000 ft
- Aircraft
- E75L
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-03
- CRJ2 at 19,000 ft, 4 nm east, 6:47 pm MDT (00:47 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, remarks: ZDVWC-13. 415 nm along the route, 4 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG010052/TM 0047/FL190/TP CRJ2/TB COSN MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-13
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- 52 nm north (010°) of RLG
- Time
- 00:47 UTC
- Height
- at 19,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ2
- Turbulence
- cosn moderate chop
- Remarks
- ZDVWC-13
- GLF4 at 25,000 ft, 15 nm southeast, 6:30 pm MDT (00:30 UTC): overcast up to 24,000 ft, remarks: visual conditions FL250 zlawc. 30 nm along the route, 15 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PUC UA /OV BCE200040/TM 0030/FL250/TP GLF4/SK OVC-TOP240/RM VMC FL250 /ZLAWC AWC-WEB
- Report
- a routine report filed through PUC
- Where
- 40 nm south (200°) of BCE
- Time
- 00:30 UTC
- Height
- at 25,000 ft
- Aircraft
- GLF4
- Sky
- overcast, tops 24,000 ft
- Remarks
- visual conditions FL250 zlawc
- C501 at 15,000 ft, 38 nm southeast, 8:32 pm MDT (02:32 UTC): light chop turbulence, light rime icing, -2 °C, remarks: zdvwc. 267 nm along the route, 38 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
GJT UA /OV JNC090020/TM 0232/FL150/TP C501/TA M02/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through GJT
- Where
- 20 nm east (090°) of JNC
- Time
- 02:32 UTC
- Height
- at 15,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C501
- Temperature
- −2 °C
- Turbulence
- intermittent light chop
- Icing
- light rime
- Remarks
- zdvwc
- B738 at 32,000 ft, 46 nm southeast, 7:42 pm MDT (01:42 UTC): light to moderate turbulence up to 30,000 ft, remarks: during the climb ZDVWC-05. 365 nm along the route, 46 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG160014/TM 0142/FL320/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD BLO 300/RM DURC ZDVWC-05
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- 14 nm south (160°) of RLG
- Time
- 01:42 UTC
- Height
- at 32,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Turbulence
- light to moderate below 30,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb ZDVWC-05
- CL35 at 41,000 ft, 33 nm southeast, 8:40 pm MDT (02:40 UTC): remarks: mtw +/-50FT a 15-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-05. 375 nm along the route, 33 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
EGE UA /OV RLG/TM 0240/FL410/TP CL35/RM MTW +/-50FT +/-15KT ZDVWC-05
- Report
- a routine report filed through EGE
- Where
- over RLG
- Time
- 02:40 UTC
- Height
- at 41,000 ft
- Aircraft
- CL35
- Remarks
- mtw +/-50FT a 15-knot loss of airspeed ZDVWC-05
- C56X at 13,000 ft, 19 nm northwest, 7:33 pm MDT (01:33 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: zdvwc. 444 nm along the route, 19 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
LAR UA /OV LAR/TM 0133/FL130/TP C56X/SK BASE160/TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through LAR
- Where
- over LAR
- Time
- 01:33 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C56X
- Sky
- BASE160
- Turbulence
- occasional continuous light chop
- Remarks
- zdvwc
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 4 forecast points nearest it (BCE, GJT, DEN, BFF). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ft | 210° at 33 kt | −30 kt | 9 °C | 150 kt | 3 h 37 min | 12:48 am MDT (06:48 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 35 kt | −33 kt | 10 °C | 153 kt | 3 h 33 min | 12:44 am MDT (06:44 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 36 kt | −35 kt | 3 °C | 155 kt | 3 h 30 min | 12:41 am MDT (06:41 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 38 kt | −37 kt | -1 °C | 157 kt | 3 h 28 min | 12:39 am MDT (06:39 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 220° at 40 kt | −39 kt | -5 °C | 159 kt | 3 h 25 min | 12:36 am MDT (06:36 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 220° at 43 kt | −41 kt | -10 °C | 161 kt | 3 h 22 min | 12:33 am MDT (06:33 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 43 kt | −41 kt | -11 °C | 161 kt | 3 h 22 min | 12:33 am MDT (06:33 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 54 kt | −51 kt | -21 °C | 171 kt | 3 h 11 min | 12:22 am MDT (06:22 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 56 kt | −54 kt | -30 °C | 174 kt | 3 h 07 min | 12:18 am MDT (06:18 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 58 kt | −57 kt | -34 °C | 177 kt | 3 h 04 min | 12:15 am MDT (06:15 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 52 kt | −51 kt | -45 °C | 171 kt | 3 h 11 min | 12:22 am MDT (06:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCE | used from 0 nm out; 52 nm from the line | 220/27 -1° | 210/40 -13° | 220/54 -21° | 220/64 -30° | 220/64 -34° | 220/52 -44° | |||
| GJT | used from 148 nm out; 96 nm from the line | 210/43 7° | 230/45 1° | 220/49 -12° | 220/62 -22° | 220/59 -28° | 230/60 -33° | 220/55 -45° | ||
| DEN | used from 346 nm out; 108 nm from the line | 240/21 14° | 250/44 6° | 220/49 -8° | 220/49 -21° | 230/54 -30° | 240/57 -35° | 240/49 -45° | ||
| BFF | used from 444 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 180/28 | 220/33 15° | 210/31 7° | 230/32 -9° | 220/41 -21° | 220/40 -33° | 240/47 -36° | 250/54 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGU St George, UT | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,600 feet, scattered clouds at 6,500 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 11,000 ft | 2,883 ft | 8:56 pm MDT (02:56 UTC) |
| AZC Colorado City, AZ | 20 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: rain | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 4,873 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| BCE Bryce Canyon, UT | 79 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,600 feet, scattered clouds at 2,800 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet Weather: light rain, mist | calm | 6 mi | 4,000 ft | 7,589 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| HVE Hanksville, UT | 158 nm out, 7 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 5,500 feet, scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the southeast (130°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,453 ft | 02:50 UTC |
| CNY Moab, UT | 207 nm out, 15 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 5,500 feet, a broken layer at 9,500 feet, overcast at 11,000 feet | from the south (190°) at 28 knots, gusting to 42 | 10+ mi | 9,500 ft | 4,579 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| EEO Meeker, CO | 316 nm out, 6 nm north of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 6,415 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| SBS Steamboat Springs, CO | 375 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,500 feet, a broken layer at 12,000 feet | from the north (010°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 7,500 ft | 6,882 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| CYS Cheyenne, WY | 474 nm out, 11 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the east (090°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,159 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| TOR Torrington, WY | 523 nm out, 22 nm north of the line | VFR | from the east (080°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,206 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| BFF Scottsbluff, NE | destination | VFR | from the east (100°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,967 ft | 8:53 pm MDT (02:53 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 BFF when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 12:15 am MDT (06:15 UTC)
Wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for BFF
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 15 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, light rain showers
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for SGU, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, low-level wind shear, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) and 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 25, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Daylight
Sunset at SGU 7:01 pm MDT (01:01 UTC), at BFF 6:17 pm MDT (00:17 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:45 pm MDT (00:45 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at BFF is before sunrise there (7:03 am MDT (13:03 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: St. George Regional, Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Rgnl/Wm B Heilig Field.