Shenandoah Valley Regional to Manistee County/Blacker SHD → MBL
490 nautical miles (564 statute miles) northwest on a straight line, true course 320°, about 329° magnetic at the departure end (variation 9W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 43 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 16-knot headwind), arriving about 1:47 pm EDT (17:47 UTC). Right now SHD is VFR, wind calm; MBL is marginal VFR, wind from the west (270°) at 11 knots, gusting to 22. 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: 2 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 6E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, mist, fog). Over the route from 30 to 110 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the route from 30 to 110 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 0 nm of the route.
Turbulence No turbulence warning in force along the route. 6 pilot reports of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: moderate chop turbulence, at 8,000 ft, 31 nm northeast, 6:42 am EDT (10:42 UTC); moderate turbulence from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft, 35 nm southwest, 6:24 am EDT (10:24 UTC). The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing No icing warning in force along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 13,500 ft (from the winds-aloft temperatures), so icing is possible in cloud above that. The government's icing forecast map ↗
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 SHD.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- A320 at 8,000 ft, 31 nm northeast, 6:42 am EDT (10:42 UTC): moderate chop turbulence, overcast above 11,000 ft, rain. 300 nm along the route, 31 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTW UA /OV DXO080030/TM 1042/FL080/TP A320/SK OVC110/WX MOD RA/TB MOD CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTW
- Where
- 30 nm east (080°) of DXO
- Time
- 10:42 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Sky
- overcast from 11,000 ft
- Weather
- moderate, rain
- Turbulence
- moderate chop
- B38M at 22,000 ft, 35 nm southwest, 6:24 am EDT (10:24 UTC): moderate turbulence from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft, remarks: zob. 300 nm along the route, 35 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV TOL/TM 1024/FL220/TP B38M/TB MOD 220-240/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over TOL
- Time
- 10:24 UTC
- Height
- at 22,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- moderate from 22,000 ft to 24,000 ft
- Remarks
- zob
- PC12 at 3,000 ft, 38 nm northeast, 8:40 am EDT (12:40 UTC): light chop turbulence. 130 nm along the route, 38 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
AGC UA /OV AGC FINAL/TM 1240/FL030/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through AGC
- Where
- agc final
- Time
- 12:40 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Turbulence
- light chop
- B38M at 23,000 ft, 2 nm southeast, 7:21 am EDT (11:21 UTC): light to moderate turbulence from 17,500 ft to 23,000 ft, remarks: zob. 180 nm along the route, 2 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
CAK UA /OV BSV180015/TM 1121/FL230/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 175-230/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through CAK
- Where
- 15 nm south (180°) of BSV
- Time
- 11:21 UTC
- Height
- at 23,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- continuous light occasional moderate from 17,500 ft to 23,000 ft
- Remarks
- zob
- BE9L at 8,300 ft, 17 nm southwest, 7:28 am EDT (11:28 UTC): no turbulence. 200 nm along the route, 17 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
IND UA /OV 10G/TM 1128/FL083/TP BE9L/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through IND
- Where
- over 10G
- Time
- 11:28 UTC
- Height
- at 8,300 ft
- Aircraft
- BE9L
- Turbulence
- none
- A319 at 17,000 ft, 35 nm southwest, 8:36 am EDT (12:36 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: zob. 300 nm along the route, 35 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV TOL/TM 1236/FL170/TP A319/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over TOL
- Time
- 12:36 UTC
- Height
- at 17,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A319
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop
- Remarks
- zob
- C25M at 5,000 ft, 25 nm northeast, 7:01 am EDT (11:01 UTC): no turbulence, vmc. 300 nm along the route, 25 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
DTW UA /OV 6E YQG/TM 1101/FL050/TP C25M/WX VMC/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through DTW
- Where
- 6E yqg
- Time
- 11:01 UTC
- Height
- at 5,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C25M
- Weather
- visual conditions
- Turbulence
- none
- A320 at 22,000 ft, 23 nm southwest, 8:09 am EDT (12:09 UTC): light chop turbulence, remarks: zob. 360 nm along the route, 23 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
JXN UA /OV JXN360010/TM 1209/FL220/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZOB
- Report
- a routine report filed through JXN
- Where
- 10 nm north (360°) of JXN
- Time
- 12:09 UTC
- Height
- at 22,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A320
- Turbulence
- continuous light chop
- Remarks
- zob
- SH36 at 7,000 ft, 4 nm northwest, 6:44 am EDT (10:44 UTC): no turbulence. 440 nm along the route, 4 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RQB UA /OV RQB/TM 1044/FL070/TP SH36/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through RQB
- Where
- over RQB
- Time
- 10:44 UTC
- Height
- at 7,000 ft
- Aircraft
- SH36
- Turbulence
- none
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 08:00–15:00 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 5 forecast points nearest it (EKN, AGC, CLE, MKG, TVC). 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 | 270° at 24 kt | +16 kt | 12 °C | 104 kt | 4 h 43 min | 1:47 pm EDT (17:47 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 270° at 24 kt | +16 kt | 13 °C | 104 kt | 4 h 43 min | 1:47 pm EDT (17:47 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 260° at 27 kt | +16 kt | 11 °C | 104 kt | 4 h 43 min | 1:47 pm EDT (17:47 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 270° at 30 kt | +19 kt | 7 °C | 101 kt | 4 h 51 min | 1:55 pm EDT (17:55 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 270° at 32 kt | +22 kt | 2 °C | 98 kt | 5 h | 2:04 pm EDT (18:04 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 270° at 34 kt | +24 kt | -2 °C | 96 kt | 5 h 06 min | 2:10 pm EDT (18:10 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 280° at 35 kt | +27 kt | -6 °C | 93 kt | 5 h 16 min | 2:20 pm EDT (18:20 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 280° at 36 kt | +29 kt | -9 °C | 91 kt | 5 h 23 min | 2:27 pm EDT (18:27 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 280° at 36 kt | +30 kt | -22 °C | 90 kt | 5 h 27 min | 2:31 pm EDT (18:31 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 300° at 47 kt | +45 kt | -33 °C | 75 kt | 6 h 32 min | 3:36 pm EDT (19:36 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 66 kt | +65 kt | -40 °C | 55 kt | 8 h 55 min | 5:59 pm EDT (21:59 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 74 kt | +73 kt | -47 °C | 47 kt | 10 h 26 min | 7:30 pm EDT (23:30 UTC) |
Based on data from the 13th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 13th at 12:00 UTC for use 08:00 to 15:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKN | used from 0 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 280/17 12° | 290/15 8° | 320/20 4° | 300/23 -9° | 300/28 -22° | 310/45 -34° | 320/51 -38° | 320/57 -45° | |
| AGC | used from 100 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 250/26 | 270/17 14° | 260/20 8° | 290/27 2° | 290/26 -10° | 290/36 -22° | 320/38 -35° | 310/52 -40° | 310/59 -45° |
| CLE | used from 150 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 260/29 | 270/23 15° | 250/32 11° | 260/38 3° | 280/36 -9° | 280/32 -22° | 300/40 -34° | 310/68 -41° | 310/77 -47° |
| MKG | used from 350 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 270/25 | 270/32 16° | 270/38 12° | 260/39 3° | 270/53 -10° | 280/49 -22° | 290/64 -30° | 300/83 -39° | 300/93 -48° |
| TVC | used from 450 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 270/31 | 270/24 14° | 270/39 10° | 260/47 3° | 270/51 -11° | 270/45 -21° | 290/63 -31° | 290/72 -40° | 300/77 -49° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHD Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg, VA | departure | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,201 ft | 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC) |
| CKB Clarksburg, WV | 90 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 1,223 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| HLG Wheeling, WV | 140 nm out, 13 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,194 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| PHD New Philadelphia, OH | 180 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the southeast (130°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 894 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| CAK Akron, OH | 200 nm out, 16 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, scattered clouds at 17,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,225 ft | 12:51 UTC |
| PCW Port Clinton, OH | 270 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 11,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots, gusting to 17 | 10+ mi | none | 590 ft | 12:55 UTC |
| YIP Detroit, MI | 320 nm out, 0 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 715 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| LAN Lansing, MI | 380 nm out, 12 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 860 ft | 12:53 UTC |
| RQB Big Rapids, MI | 440 nm out, 4 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | none | 994 ft | 12:55 UTC |
| MBL Manistee, MI | destination | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,000 feet, overcast at 1,600 feet | from the west (270°) at 11 knots, gusting to 22 | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 621 ft | 8:56 am EDT (12:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 1,225 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
The codes as issued, and in English, for every airport in the table
SHD Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg, VA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSHD 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3011 RMK AO2 T01280122
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSHD
- the station, KSHD
- 131255Z
- observed 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 13/12
- temperature 13 °C (55 °F), dew point 12 °C (54 °F)
- A3011
- altimeter setting 30.11 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T01280122
- temperature 12.8 °C (55 °F), dew point 12.2 °C (54 °F)
CKB Clarksburg, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCKB 131253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01560139
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 131253Z
- observed 12:53 UTC on the 13th
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 16/14
- temperature 16 °C (61 °F), dew point 14 °C (57 °F)
- A3005
- altimeter setting 30.05 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP167
- sea-level pressure 1016.7 hPa
- T01560139
- temperature 15.6 °C (60 °F), dew point 13.9 °C (57 °F)
TAF KCKB 131126Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250 FM140000 00000KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCKB
- the station, KCKB
- 131126Z
- issued 11:26 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM131300 20007KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM140000 00000KT P6SM SKC
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
HLG Wheeling, WV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KHLG 131253Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01780156
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KHLG
- the station, KHLG
- 131253Z
- observed 12:53 UTC on the 13th
- 18008KT
- wind from the south at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 18/16
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP148
- sea-level pressure 1014.8 hPa
- T01780156
- temperature 17.8 °C (64 °F), dew point 15.6 °C (60 °F)
TAF KHLG 131120Z 1312/1412 18006KT P6SM BKN100 FM131500 21012G22KT P6SM SKC FM140100 22008G18KT P6SM SKC WS020/25040KT FM140400 22006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KHLG
- the station, KHLG
- 131120Z
- issued 11:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 18006KT P6SM BKN100
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- FM131500 21012G22KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM140100 22008G18KT P6SM SKC WS020/25040KT
- from Wed 01:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 8 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies, wind shear below 2,000 feet: wind from 250° at 40 knots above it
- FM140400 22006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 15,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
PHD New Philadelphia, OH
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KPHD 131253Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT110 18/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01830161
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPHD
- the station, KPHD
- 131253Z
- observed 12:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 13005KT
- wind from the southeast at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT110
- scattered clouds at 11,000 feet
- 18/16
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2994
- altimeter setting 29.94 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP136
- sea-level pressure 1013.6 hPa
- T01830161
- temperature 18.3 °C (65 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
CAK Akron, OH
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KCAK 131251Z 21010KT 10SM SCT100 SCT170 19/16 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01890161 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KCAK
- the station, KCAK
- 131251Z
- observed 12:51 UTC on the 13th
- 21010KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT100
- scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- SCT170
- scattered clouds at 17,000 feet
- 19/16
- temperature 19 °C (66 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2992
- altimeter setting 29.92 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP125
- sea-level pressure 1012.5 hPa
- T01890161
- temperature 18.9 °C (66 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KCAK 131120Z 1312/1412 20010G18KT P6SM BKN250 FM131500 23015G25KT P6SM SCT250 FM132300 24006KT P6SM FEW250 FM141100 30004KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KCAK
- the station, KCAK
- 131120Z
- issued 11:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 20010G18KT P6SM BKN250
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- FM131500 23015G25KT P6SM SCT250
- from Tue 15:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM132300 24006KT P6SM FEW250
- from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM141100 30004KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
- from Wed 11:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
PCW Port Clinton, OH
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KPCW 131255Z AUTO 22011G17KT 10SM SCT110 22/17 A2981 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPCW
- the station, KPCW
- 131255Z
- observed 12:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22011G17KT
- wind from the southwest at 11 knots, gusting to 17
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT110
- scattered clouds at 11,000 feet
- 22/17
- temperature 22 °C (72 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2981
- altimeter setting 29.81 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
YIP Detroit, MI
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KYIP 131253Z 22012KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02000161
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KYIP
- the station, KYIP
- 131253Z
- observed 12:53 UTC on the 13th
- 22012KT
- wind from the southwest at 12 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 20/16
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 16 °C (61 °F)
- A2978
- altimeter setting 29.78 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP079
- sea-level pressure 1007.9 hPa
- T02000161
- temperature 20 °C (68 °F), dew point 16.1 °C (61 °F)
TAF KYIP 131120Z 1312/1412 19007KT P6SM SCT100 FM131600 25016G30KT P6SM FEW040 FM140000 30005KT P6SM SCT250 FM140600 32003KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 1408/1411 5SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC070 FM141100 34005KT P6SM BKN040
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KYIP
- the station, KYIP
- 131120Z
- issued 11:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 19007KT P6SM SCT100
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the south at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- FM131600 25016G30KT P6SM FEW040
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 16 knots, gusting to 30, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
- FM140000 30005KT P6SM SCT250
- from Wed 00:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- FM140600 32003KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
- from Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the northwest at 3 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 10,000 feet
- TEMPO 1408/1411 5SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC070
- at times from Wed 08:00 UTC to Wed 11:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet, overcast at 7,000 feet
- FM141100 34005KT P6SM BKN040
- from Wed 11:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
LAN Lansing, MI
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KLAN 131253Z 22011KT 10SM FEW070 21/15 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02110150
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLAN
- the station, KLAN
- 131253Z
- observed 12:53 UTC on the 13th
- 22011KT
- wind from the southwest at 11 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 21/15
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
- A2975
- altimeter setting 29.75 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP068
- sea-level pressure 1006.8 hPa
- T02110150
- temperature 21.1 °C (70 °F), dew point 15 °C (59 °F)
TAF KLAN 131120Z 1312/1412 22011KT P6SM FEW060 FM131400 24016G26KT P6SM FEW040 FM131800 27020G28KT P6SM FEW040 FM132300 27010KT P6SM FEW025 FM140500 33004KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 PROB30 1405/1407 -SHRA FM140900 35004KT P6SM OVC015
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KLAN
- the station, KLAN
- 131120Z
- issued 11:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1312/1412 22011KT P6SM FEW060
- valid from Tue 12:00 UTC to Wed 12:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
- FM131400 24016G26KT P6SM FEW040
- from Tue 14:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 16 knots, gusting to 26, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
- FM131800 27020G28KT P6SM FEW040
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the west at 20 knots, gusting to 28, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet
- FM132300 27010KT P6SM FEW025
- from Tue 23:00 UTC: wind from the west at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet
- FM140500 33004KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050
- from Wed 05:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- PROB30 1405/1407 -SHRA
- a 30% chance from Wed 05:00 UTC to Wed 07:00 UTC: light rain showers
- FM140900 35004KT P6SM OVC015
- from Wed 09:00 UTC: wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
RQB Big Rapids, MI
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KRQB 131255Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2969 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRQB
- the station, KRQB
- 131255Z
- observed 12:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 23011KT
- wind from the southwest at 11 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 21/17
- temperature 21 °C (70 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2969
- altimeter setting 29.69 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
MBL Manistee, MI
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMBL 131256Z AUTO 27011G22KT 10SM BKN010 OVC016 18/17 A2968 RMK AO2 CIG 009V013 SLP049 T01830172
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMBL
- the station, KMBL
- 131256Z
- observed 8:56 am EDT (12:56 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 27011G22KT
- wind from the west at 11 knots, gusting to 22
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN010
- a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- OVC016
- overcast at 1,600 feet
- 18/17
- temperature 18 °C (64 °F), dew point 17 °C (63 °F)
- A2968
- altimeter setting 29.68 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- CIG 009V013
- ceiling varying between 900 and 1,300 feet
- SLP049
- sea-level pressure 1004.9 hPa
- T01830172
- temperature 18.3 °C (65 °F), dew point 17.2 °C (63 °F)
TAF KMBL 131125Z 1312/1412 19005KT P6SM BKN050 FM131400 24006KT P6SM BKN007 FM131800 29010KT P6SM OVC015 FM132300 33005KT P6SM BKN025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMBL
- the station, KMBL
- 131125Z
- issued 7:25 am EDT (11:25 UTC)
- 1312/1412 19005KT P6SM BKN050
- valid from Tue 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC) to Wed 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM131400 24006KT P6SM BKN007
- from Tue 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 700 feet
- FM131800 29010KT P6SM OVC015
- from Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
- FM132300 33005KT P6SM BKN025
- from Tue 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
At MBL when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 1:47 pm EDT (17:47 UTC)
Wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 700 feet IFR
The whole forecast for MBL
- From Tue 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Tue 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 700 feet
- From Tue 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,500 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
MBL: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KMBL 131125Z 1312/1412 19005KT P6SM BKN050 FM131400 24006KT P6SM BKN007 FM131800 29010KT P6SM OVC015 FM132300 33005KT P6SM BKN025
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8992 Monroe, MI, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 3 nm from the route, 300 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts Thursday 15 October · ZOB
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
SHD: 3 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway K closed to transient until Sat 31 Oct, 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC) · SHD 03/004
as issued
!SHD 03/004 SHD TWY K CLSD TO TRANSIENT 2603101601-2610312100
MBL: 2 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. all of them, grouped →
Airports along the way: PCW runway 09/27 closed
108 notices near the line, the first 30 (airspace and special activity within 25 nm, navigation aids within 25 nm, obstructions within 5 nm):
- Navigation aid ILS runway 03 localizer out of service until Wed 4 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 0 nm along the route, 22 nm off the line · CHO 10/005
as issued
!CHO 10/005 CHO NAV ILS RWY 03 LOC U/S 2610072145-2611042359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1018184) 38°27′N 78°54′W (5.8 nautical miles NNE VBW) 1958.7FT (498.7FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 9:25 pm EDT (01:25 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · VBW 09/199
as issued
!DCA 09/199 VBW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018184) 382708.00N0785431.00W (5.8NM NNE VBW) 1958.7FT (498.7FT AGL) U/S 2609060126-2610210125
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1003491) 38°24′N 78°55′W (2.8 nautical miles northeast VBW) 1679.8FT (268.7FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 18 Oct, 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · VBW 07/562
as issued
!DCA 07/562 VBW OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1003491) 382411.00N0785524.00W (2.8NM NE VBW) 1679.8FT (268.7FT AGL) U/S 2607191415-2610180400
- Special instrument approach procedure Bridgewater AIR Park. BRIDGEWATER,VA. RNAV (GPS) M runway 15 original procedure not authorized at night. until Wed 2 Dec, 5:00 pm EST (22:00 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · VBW 5/3438
as issued
!FDC 5/3438 VBW SPECIAL IAP BRIDGEWATER AIR PARK. BRIDGEWATER,VA. RNAV (GPS) M RWY 15 ORIG PROCEDURE NA AT NIGHT. 2512022200-2612022200
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1261666) 38°51′N 79°34′W (13.1 nautical miles east EKN) 4470.8FT (210.0FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 23 Oct, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 50 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · EKN 06/258
as issued
!EKN 06/258 EKN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1261666) 385153.80N0793438.10W (13.1NM E EKN) 4470.8FT (210.0FT AGL) U/S 2606291312-2610232359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1270501) 39°00′N 79°48′W (7.4 nautical miles NNE EKN) 2433.7FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 4 Nov, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 60 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · EKN 09/054
as issued
!EKN 09/054 EKN OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1270501) 390023.10N0794852.30W (7.4NM NNE EKN) 2433.7FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2609041606-2611042359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1226784) 39°23′N 80°13′W (2.3 nautical miles ESE 6W0) 1727.7FT (259.8FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 5 Feb, 7:03 am EST (12:03 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 6W0 10/057
as issued
!EKN 10/057 6W0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1226784) 392327.70N0801347.10W (2.3NM ESE 6W0) 1727.7FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S 2610081203-2702051203
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1292969) 39°20′N 80°16′W (2.9 nautical miles northwest CKB) 1716.9FT (257.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CKB 10/008
as issued
!CKB 10/008 CKB OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1292969) 392006.30N0801608.70W (2.9NM NW CKB) 1716.9FT (257.9FT AGL) U/S 2610070500-2610220400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1269971) 39°24′N 80°03′W (5.7 nautical miles ESE 4G7) 1917.0FT (290.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 11:59 pm EDT (03:59 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 4G7 10/049
as issued
!EKN 10/049 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1269971) 392446.10N0800308.70W (5.7NM ESE 4G7) 1917.0FT (290.0FT AGL) U/S 2610070459-2610220359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1228326) 39°27′N 80°12′W (2.1 nautical miles WNW 4G7) 1601.7FT (295.9FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 2 Jan, 9:35 am EST (14:35 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 4G7 09/053
as issued
!EKN 09/053 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1228326) 392754.30N0801229.60W (2.1NM WNW 4G7) 1601.7FT (295.9FT AGL) U/S 2609041435-2701021435
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1034408) 39°22′N 80°11′W (4.2 nautical miles SSW 4G7) 1717.2FT (369.1FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 1 Jan, 9:21 am EST (14:21 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 4G7 09/035
as issued
!EKN 09/035 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1034408) 392247.30N0801119.30W (4.2NM SSW 4G7) 1717.2FT (369.1FT AGL) U/S 2609031421-2701011421
- Navigation aid ILS runway 21 outer marker out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · CKB 08/045
as issued
!CKB 08/045 CKB NAV ILS RWY 21 OM U/S 2608270430-2610302000EST
- Navigation aid VOR/DME out of service until Fri 20 Nov, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 10 nm off the line · CKB 08/031
as issued
!CKB 08/031 CKB NAV VOR/DME U/S 2608211418-2611202000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1222483) 39°21′N 80°02′W (7.5 nautical miles southeast 4G7) 1610.9FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · 4G7 07/206
as issued
!EKN 07/206 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222483) 392135.70N0800258.70W (7.5NM SE 4G7) 1610.9FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2607231134-2610220400
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1221845) 39°22′N 80°07′W (4.6 nautical miles SSE 4G7) 1774.3FT (325.1FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 22 Oct, 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC) · 90 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · 4G7 07/205
as issued
!EKN 07/205 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1221845) 392236.50N0800735.90W (4.6NM SSE 4G7) 1774.3FT (325.1FT AGL) U/S 2607231117-2610220400
- Navigation aid VOR out of service until Fri 8 Jan, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 90 nm along the route, 16 nm off the line · MGW 01/086
as issued
!MGW 01/086 MGW NAV VOR U/S 2501150326-2701082000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1269682) 39°35′N 80°15′W (9.2 nautical miles NNW 4G7) 1771.7FT (315.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 2 Dec, 6:59 pm EST (23:59 UTC) · 100 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 4G7 10/017
as issued
!EKN 10/017 4G7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1269682) 393516.10N0801501.60W (9.2NM NNW 4G7) 1771.7FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S 2610022021-2612022359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1217348) 39°24′N 80°18′W (1.4 nautical miles WNW 6W0) 1634.8FT (298.9FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 18 Nov, 4:43 pm EST (21:43 UTC) · 100 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 6W0 07/179
as issued
!EKN 07/179 6W0 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1217348) 392453.00N0801819.00W (1.4NM WNW 6W0) 1634.8FT (298.9FT AGL) U/S 2607212143-2611182143
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1229980) 39°47′N 80°22′W (13.2 nautical miles WSW WAY) 1835.0FT (270.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 11:00 pm EST (04:00 UTC) · 120 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · WAY 10/015
as issued
!AOO 10/015 WAY OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1229980) 394752.30N0802254.30W (13.2NM WSW WAY) 1835.0FT (270.0FT AGL) U/S 2610020135-2611020400
- Navigation aid ILS runway 27 glide path out of service until Wed 30 Dec, 3:00 pm EST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 130 nm along the route, 24 nm off the line · AFJ 10/005
as issued
!AFJ 10/005 AFJ NAV ILS RWY 27 GP U/S 2610061255-2612302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1330079) 39°54′N 80°38′W (4.9 nautical miles ENE MPG) 1,534 ft (210 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 23 Oct, 4:32 pm EDT (20:32 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MPG 09/096
as issued
!EKN 09/096 MPG OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1330079) 395455.77N0803827.17W (4.9NM ENE MPG) 1534FT (210FT AGL) U/S 2609082033-2610232032
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1054789) 39°59′N 80°43′W (6.3 nautical miles northeast MPG) 1555.1FT (269.0FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 14 Nov, 4:03 pm EST (21:03 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · MPG 08/168
as issued
!EKN 08/168 MPG OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1054789) 395902.20N0804312.40W (6.3NM NE MPG) 1555.1FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S 2608162003-2611142103
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1222003) 39°58′N 80°43′W (5.4 nautical miles northeast MPG) 1539.7FT (284.8FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 10:53 pm EST (03:53 UTC) · 130 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · MPG 07/203
as issued
!EKN 07/203 MPG OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222003) 395810.50N0804330.40W (5.4NM NE MPG) 1539.7FT (284.8FT AGL) U/S 2607230353-2611200353
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1033949) 40°03′N 80°42′W (7.8 nautical miles SSW HLG) 1519.7FT (292.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 21 Oct, 12:41 am EDT (04:41 UTC) · 140 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · HLG 10/005
as issued
!HLG 10/005 HLG OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1033949) 400325.00N0804256.00W (7.8NM SSW HLG) 1519.7FT (292.0FT AGL) U/S 2610060541-2610210441
- Navigation aid DME out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:00 pm EDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 140 nm along the route, 19 nm off the line · HLG 08/025
as issued
!HLG 08/025 HLG NAV DME U/S 2608260610-2610302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1320528) 40°30′N 81°34′W (7.5 nautical miles west PHD) 1,502 ft (271 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 21 Nov, 1:26 pm EST (18:26 UTC) · 180 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · PHD 10/004
as issued
!PHD 10/004 PHD OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1320528) 403017.90N0813437.70W (7.5NM W PHD) 1502FT (271FT AGL) U/S 2610071826-2611211826
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1041618) 40°41′N 81°33′W (2.4 nautical miles north 2D7) 1,494 ft (257 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 4:47 pm EST (21:47 UTC), estimated · 190 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 2D7 10/140
as issued
!CLE 10/140 2D7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1041618) 404112.40N0813344.30W (2.4NM N 2D7) 1494FT (257FT AGL) U/S 2610051547-2611192147EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1316030) 40°41′N 81°26′W (6.1 nautical miles ENE 2D7) 1,423 ft (265 ft above ground level) out of service until Fri 13 Nov, 1:29 am EST (06:29 UTC) · 190 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · 2D7 09/893
as issued
!CLE 09/893 2D7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1316030) 404123.76N0812603.23W (6.1NM ENE 2D7) 1423FT (265FT AGL) U/S 2609290630-2611130629
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1203534) 40°41′N 81°32′W (2.4 nautical miles NNE 2D7) 1385.8FT (261.8FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 24 Dec, 11:40 am EST (16:40 UTC) · 190 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · 2D7 09/812
as issued
!CLE 09/812 2D7 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1203534) 404103.80N0813239.60W (2.4NM NNE 2D7) 1385.8FT (261.8FT AGL) U/S 2609251540-2612241640
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1012988) 40°44′N 81°24′W (8.0 nautical miles southwest 5D1) 1509.2FT (269.0FT above ground level) out of service until Wed 24 Mar, 7:59 pm EDT (23:59 UTC) · 190 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · 5D1 09/775
as issued
!CLE 09/775 5D1 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1012988) 404403.00N0812447.00W (8.0NM SW 5D1) 1509.2FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S 2609241359-2703242359
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked a minute ago. The FAA has so far issued eFlight its test feed, which misses some notices (checked against the FAA's own search on 12 October: about a third missing at Santa Barbara and Burbank, none at Atlanta or Las Vegas); the request for the full feed is with the FAA. Times are local to the field. This is for planning; the legal briefing comes from Flight Service or the FAA's own tools.
Daylight
Sunset at SHD 6:40 pm EDT (22:40 UTC), at MBL 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:33 pm EDT (23:33 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times.
The wind over the route live wind map, from Windy.com · drag the time bar for the coming hours; the level menu changes the height
Colours show wind speed, the moving lines its direction, at the surface unless you pick a height. Map and forecast by Windy.com; a second opinion beside the government's winds-aloft table above.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads · the turbulence and icing forecasts: turbulence ↗ · icing ↗
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: Shenandoah Valley Regional, Manistee County/Blacker.