Shageluk Airport to Heber Valley Airport SHX → HCR
2,157 nautical miles (2,483 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 105°, about 090° magnetic at the departure end (variation 15E). At 120 knots that is 13 h 09 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 44-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:14 pm MDT (21:14 UTC). Right now SHX is VFR, wind from the south (170°) at 3 knots; HCR 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: 128 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 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft. Over the route from 1508 to 1948 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the route from 1658 to 1768 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 449 nm of the route.
- 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 route from 1828 to 1928 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 2C: moderate icing up to 23,000 ft. Over the last 220 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the last 80 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 42,000 ft. Over the last 0 nm of the route.
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 SHX.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B77L at 8,000 ft, 4 nm southeast, 9:30 pm AKDT (05:30 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the climb. 270 nm along the route, 4 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED250015/TM 0530/FL080/TP B77L/SK TOPS 050/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 15 nm west (250°) of TED
- Time
- 05:30 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B77L
- Sky
- tops 5,000 ft
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the climb
- B748 at 6,000 ft, 11 nm northeast, 10:40 pm AKDT (06:40 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, remarks: during the descent. 290 nm along the route, 11 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
ANC UA /OV TED030008/TM 0640/FL060/TP B748/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through ANC
- Where
- 8 nm northeast (030°) of TED
- Time
- 06:40 UTC
- Height
- at 6,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B748
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- Remarks
- during the descent
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 6 forecast points nearest it (MCG, ANC, MDO, YAK, JNU, ANN). 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 | 200° at 12 kt | +4 kt | 116 kt | 18 h 36 min | 8:41 pm MDT (02:41 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 220° at 17 kt | −1 kt | 121 kt | 17 h 50 min | 7:55 pm MDT (01:55 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 20 kt | −2 kt | -2 °C | 122 kt | 17 h 41 min | 7:46 pm MDT (01:46 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 22 kt | −3 kt | -5 °C | 123 kt | 17 h 32 min | 7:37 pm MDT (01:37 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 25 kt | −3 kt | -8 °C | 123 kt | 17 h 32 min | 7:37 pm MDT (01:37 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 27 kt | −6 kt | -12 °C | 126 kt | 17 h 07 min | 7:12 pm MDT (01:12 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 29 kt | −9 kt | -15 °C | 129 kt | 16 h 43 min | 6:48 pm MDT (00:48 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 32 kt | −12 kt | -19 °C | 132 kt | 16 h 20 min | 6:25 pm MDT (00:25 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 32 kt | −13 kt | -20 °C | 133 kt | 16 h 13 min | 6:18 pm MDT (00:18 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 41 kt | −16 kt | -31 °C | 136 kt | 15 h 52 min | 5:57 pm MDT (23:57 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 260° at 48 kt | −29 kt | -44 °C | 149 kt | 14 h 29 min | 4:34 pm MDT (22:34 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 270° at 58 kt | −44 kt | -50 °C | 164 kt | 13 h 09 min | 3:14 pm MDT (21:14 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 270° at 51 kt | −38 kt | -53 °C | 158 kt | 13 h 39 min | 3:44 pm MDT (21:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | used from 0 nm out; 88 nm from the line | 200/13 | 180/18 -6° | 180/20 -12° | 190/20 -19° | 190/18 -30° | 170/22 -41° | 190/22 -55° | 220/20 -53° | 230/27 -48° |
| ANC | used from 200 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 200/5 | 220/9 -5° | 210/8 -12° | 210/7 -18° | 220/8 -31° | 240/9 -41° | 210/12 -52° | 240/30 -49° | 240/42 -46° |
| MDO | used from 350 nm out; 69 nm from the line | 250/15 | 240/14 -5° | 230/15 -11° | 230/15 -18° | 230/14 -29° | 230/29 -40° | 240/50 -46° | 240/53 -47° | 240/58 -46° |
| YAK | used from 499 nm out; 99 nm from the line | 210/8 | 240/15 -5° | 250/20 -11° | 250/25 -18° | 240/49 -27° | 240/60 -35° | 240/78 -45° | 240/74 -47° | 240/68 -46° |
| JNU | used from 699 nm out; 104 nm from the line | 180/24 | 230/31 0° | 230/32 -6° | 230/41 -12° | 240/62 -21° | 240/73 -32° | 240/94 -45° | 250/94 -50° | 250/78 -50° |
| ANN | used from 849 nm out; 98 nm from the line | 180/12 | 230/21 4° | 230/24 0° | 230/29 -4° | 250/35 -15° | 250/46 -27° | 270/51 -41° | 280/67 -51° | 280/54 -57° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHX Shageluk, AK | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,000 feet | from the south (170°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 4,000 ft | 78 ft | 12:02 am AKDT (08:02 UTC) |
| FLT Flat, AK | 50 nm out, 4 nm west of the line | no report just now | 343 ft | ||||
| ANC Anchorage, AK | 290 nm out, 6 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,900 feet, a broken layer at 4,900 feet, a broken layer at 9,000 feet | from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 4,900 ft | 151 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| PWR Port Walter, AK | 839 nm out, 4 nm south of the line | no report just now | 0 ft | ||||
| MTM Metlakatla, AK | 969 nm out, 1 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 3,100 feet, overcast at 6,500 feet | from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 6,500 ft | 0 ft | 07:56 UTC |
| CYBD Bella Coola, | 1209 nm out, 6 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 26,000 feet | calm | 12 mi | none | 117 ft | 01:00 UTC |
| MWH Moses Lake, WA | 1628 nm out, 18 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (350°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,188 ft | 07:52 UTC |
| SUN Hailey, ID | 1938 nm out, 6 nm northeast of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet | calm | 7 mi | 400 ft | 5,319 ft | 07:55 UTC |
| OGD Ogden, UT | 2107 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: light rain | from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 4,472 ft | 07:53 UTC |
| HCR Heber, UT | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,200 feet, overcast at 5,500 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 4,200 ft | 5,636 ft | 1:55 am MDT (07:55 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 5,636 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At HCR when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:14 pm MDT (21:14 UTC)
Wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for HCR
- From Mon 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC) and 8:00 am MDT (14:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 20, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am MDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the south at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8889 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local on the route, 270 nm along the route · a VIP movement · starts tomorrow · ZAN
- 6/8772 Anchorage, AK, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 8 nm from the route, 290 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZAN
- 6/6654 28NM W TWISP, WA, Thursday, October 1, 2026 through Thursday, October 15, 2026 UTC 15 nm from the route, 1538 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 15 October · ZSE
Daylight
Sunset at SHX 7:28 pm AKDT (03:28 UTC), at HCR 6:48 pm MDT (00:48 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:16 pm MDT (01:16 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: Shageluk Airport, Heber Valley Airport.