Sheridan County to Prescott Rgnl/Ernest A Love Field SHR → PRC
657 nautical miles (756 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 204°, about 194° magnetic at the departure end (variation 10E). At 120 knots that is 7 h 23 min at the quickest height in today's winds (8,500 ft, a 31-knot headwind), arriving about 7:50 am MST (14:50 UTC). Right now SHR is marginal VFR, wind from the northwest (310°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23; PRC is VFR, wind from the south (180°) at 6 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 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 4E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 90 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 first 169 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the first 478 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 38,000 ft. Over the first 517 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the whole route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the whole route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 129 to 209 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 35,000 ft to 45,000 ft. Over the last 129 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 2E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the route from 557 to 627 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 SHR.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B38M at 30,000 ft, 50 nm southeast, 11:45 pm MDT (05:45 UTC): moderate chop turbulence. 129 nm along the route, 50 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIW UA /OV BOY126080/TM 0545/FL300/TP B38M/TB CONS MOD CHOP /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIW
- Where
- 80 nm southeast (126°) of BOY
- Time
- 05:45 UTC
- Height
- at 30,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B38M
- Turbulence
- continuous moderate chop zlc
- B737 at 14,000 ft, 47 nm south, 11:15 pm MDT (05:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: during the descent through clouds. At the destination end, 47 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHX UA /OV PXR339030/TM 0515/FL140/TP B737/TB OCNL MOD/RM DURD THROUGH CLOUDS
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHX
- Where
- 30 nm north (339°) of PXR
- Time
- 05:15 UTC
- Height
- at 14,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- occasional moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent through clouds
- PC12 at 12,000 ft, 49 nm southeast, 1:08 am MDT (07:08 UTC): light turbulence, no icing, 4 °C, remarks: instrument conditions ZDVWC-11. 358 nm along the route, 49 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
GJT UA /OV JNC237019/TM 0708/FL120/TP PC12/TA 04/TB OCNL LGT/IC NEG/RM IMC. ZDVWC-11
- Report
- a routine report filed through GJT
- Where
- 19 nm southwest (237°) of JNC
- Time
- 07:08 UTC
- Height
- at 12,000 ft
- Aircraft
- PC12
- Temperature
- 4 °C
- Turbulence
- occasional light
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- instrument conditions ZDVWC-11
- A321 at 31,000 ft, 12 nm west, 12:15 am MDT (06:15 UTC): light to moderate chop turbulence, remarks: mountain wave zlc. 398 nm along the route, 12 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
CNY UA /OV HVE340015/TM 0615/FL310/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP /RM MTN WAVE /ZLC
- Report
- a routine report filed through CNY
- Where
- 15 nm north (340°) of HVE
- Time
- 06:15 UTC
- Height
- at 31,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light to moderate chop
- Remarks
- mountain wave zlc
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 6 forecast points nearest it (BIL, LND, RKS, GJT, BCE, PRC). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 ft | 200° at 31 kt | +31 kt | 6 °C | 89 kt | 7 h 23 min | 7:50 am MST (14:50 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 210° at 32 kt | +32 kt | 2 °C | 88 kt | 7 h 28 min | 7:55 am MST (14:55 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 220° at 36 kt | +34 kt | -1 °C | 86 kt | 7 h 38 min | 8:05 am MST (15:05 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 220° at 39 kt | +37 kt | -5 °C | 83 kt | 7 h 55 min | 8:22 am MST (15:22 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 220° at 41 kt | +40 kt | -8 °C | 80 kt | 8 h 13 min | 8:40 am MST (15:40 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 220° at 43 kt | +42 kt | -11 °C | 78 kt | 8 h 25 min | 8:52 am MST (15:52 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 220° at 52 kt | +49 kt | -22 °C | 71 kt | 9 h 15 min | 9:42 am MST (16:42 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 61 kt | +59 kt | -29 °C | 61 kt | 10 h 46 min | 11:13 am MST (18:13 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 68 kt | +63 kt | -35 °C | 57 kt | 11 h 32 min | 11:59 am MST (18:59 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 62 kt | +56 kt | -45 °C | 64 kt | 10 h 16 min | 10:43 am MST (17:43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIL | used from 0 nm out; 102 nm from the line | 080/13 | 180/9 -2° | 210/38 0° | 220/51 -11° | 210/46 -22° | 210/58 -35° | 230/73 -39° | 230/72 -45° | |
| LND | used from 50 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 200/23 6° | 220/31 1° | 220/39 -11° | 230/39 -23° | 220/51 -28° | 220/66 -37° | 230/68 -45° | ||
| RKS | used from 149 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 200/41 | 220/44 1° | 220/35 -11° | 220/46 -24° | 210/53 -27° | 220/62 -35° | 230/61 -44° | ||
| GJT | used from 299 nm out; 75 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° | ||
| BCE | used from 398 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 220/27 -1° | 210/40 -13° | 220/54 -21° | 220/64 -30° | 220/64 -34° | 220/52 -44° | |||
| PRC | used from 547 nm out; 85 nm from the line | 210/25 5° | 200/30 1° | 220/55 -10° | 220/61 -21° | 220/84 -28° | 230/90 -34° | 230/73 -45° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHR Sheridan, WY | departure | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet Weather: mist | from the northwest (310°) at 15 knots, gusting to 23 | 5 mi | 1,000 ft | 4,021 ft | 12:53 am MDT (06:53 UTC) |
| WRL Worland, WY | 60 nm out, 18 nm west of the line | IFR Sky: overcast at 500 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 500 ft | 4,251 ft | 07:22 UTC |
| RIW Riverton, WY | 119 nm out, 17 nm northwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,500 feet, overcast at 8,500 feet | from the north-northwest (330°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 1,500 ft | 5,516 ft | 07:21 UTC |
| LND Lander, WY | 139 nm out, 22 nm northwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet | from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 1,000 ft | 5,588 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| RKS Rock Springs, WY | 209 nm out, 8 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,300 feet, overcast at 4,100 feet Weather: light rain | from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots | 7 mi | 4,100 ft | 6,764 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| VEL Vernal, UT | 279 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 5,274 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| HVE Hanksville, UT | 418 nm out, 5 nm northwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,700 feet, overcast at 5,500 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 4,453 ft | 07:10 UTC |
| PGA Page, AZ | 517 nm out, 7 nm northwest of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 4,316 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| GCN Grand Canyon, AZ | 577 nm out, 15 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,200 feet, overcast at 3,900 feet | from the south (190°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 800 ft | 6,608 ft | 07:16 UTC |
| FLG Flagstaff, AZ | 617 nm out, 24 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 13 knots, gusting to 30 | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 7,014 ft | 06:57 UTC |
| PRC Prescott, AZ | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet | from the south (180°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 3,500 ft | 5,045 ft | 11:53 pm MST (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,014 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PRC when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:50 am MST (14:50 UTC)
Wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for PRC
- From Sun 11:00 pm MST (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, a few clouds at 3,000 feet, scattered clouds at 7,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am MST (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 11:00 am MST (18:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 12 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 3,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 11:00 am MST (18:00 UTC) and 3:00 pm MST (22:00 UTC): wind variable at 20 knots, gusting to 30, visibility 5 miles, light thunderstorms with rain, overcast at 1,500 feet (thunderheads)
- From Mon 7:00 pm MST (02:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 pm MST (05:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 5,000 feet
The forecast for SHR, the departure
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, overcast at 600 feet
- From Mon 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 20, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, a few clouds at 400 feet, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light drizzle, overcast at 1,000 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm MDT (19:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 1,600 feet
- From Mon 4:00 pm MDT (22:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm MDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, fog nearby, a few clouds at 200 feet, scattered clouds at 1,200 feet and more above
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 SHR 6:27 pm MDT (00:27 UTC), at PRC 5:57 pm MST (00:57 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:23 pm MST (01:23 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: Sheridan County, Prescott Rgnl/Ernest A Love Field.