Mineta San Jose International to San Diego International SJC → SAN
363 nautical miles (417 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 139°, about 126° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 02 min at the quickest height in today's winds (17,500 ft, no wind along the track), arriving about 8:55 pm PDT (03:55 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now SJC is VFR, wind from the north (350°) at 14 knots, gusting to 24; SAN is VFR, wind from the west-southwest (250°) 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: 11,054 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 below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 12,000 ft. Near the route, 245 nm along the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 6E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the last 98 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 SJC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
Not fetched just now.
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 (SFO, FAT, SBA, WJF, ONT, SAN). 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 8 kt | +3 kt | 117 kt | 3 h 06 min | 8:59 pm PDT (03:59 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 210° at 12 kt | +5 kt | 8 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 09 min | 9:02 pm PDT (04:02 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 220° at 16 kt | +3 kt | 5 °C | 117 kt | 3 h 06 min | 8:59 pm PDT (03:59 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 22 kt | +1 kt | 3 °C | 119 kt | 3 h 03 min | 8:56 pm PDT (03:56 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 25 kt | +2 kt | -1 °C | 118 kt | 3 h 05 min | 8:58 pm PDT (03:58 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 230° at 26 kt | +1 kt | -5 °C | 119 kt | 3 h 03 min | 8:56 pm PDT (03:56 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 230° at 28 kt | +1 kt | -8 °C | 119 kt | 3 h 03 min | 8:56 pm PDT (03:56 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 230° at 29 kt | 0 | -12 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 02 min | 8:55 pm PDT (03:55 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 230° at 29 kt | 0 | -13 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 02 min | 8:55 pm PDT (03:55 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 230° at 38 kt | 0 | -21 °C | 120 kt | 3 h 02 min | 8:55 pm PDT (03:55 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 220° at 45 kt | +5 kt | -28 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 09 min | 9:02 pm PDT (04:02 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 44 kt | +6 kt | -34 °C | 114 kt | 3 h 11 min | 9:04 pm PDT (04:04 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 220° at 46 kt | +5 kt | -44 °C | 115 kt | 3 h 09 min | 9:02 pm PDT (04:02 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | used from 0 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 220/11 | L/V 5° | 280/7 1° | 270/15 -3° | 290/23 -14° | 310/29 -24° | 280/26 -28° | 250/30 -34° | 250/36 -43° |
| FAT | used from 49 nm out; 62 nm from the line | 180/7 | 170/9 7° | 200/20 3° | 210/27 -3° | 240/27 -14° | 230/38 -24° | 220/57 -27° | 230/42 -33° | 230/41 -44° |
| SBA | used from 147 nm out; 47 nm from the line | L/V | 170/13 7° | 220/23 4° | 220/30 -2° | 230/26 -14° | 230/34 -20° | 220/38 -28° | 220/37 -35° | 220/43 -44° |
| WJF | used from 196 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 220/30 8° | 240/28 5° | 230/34 -2° | 220/34 -13° | 220/48 -20° | 220/47 -29° | 210/48 -34° | 220/52 -44° | |
| ONT | used from 245 nm out; 38 nm from the line | 230/11 | 200/17 6° | 230/27 4° | 230/32 -2° | 210/39 -12° | 220/51 -20° | 220/48 -29° | 210/51 -34° | 210/52 -44° |
| SAN | used from 294 nm out; 44 nm from the line | 200/10 | 240/19 9° | 240/27 5° | 230/22 -1° | 220/40 -10° | 220/49 -19° | 220/54 -29° | 220/61 -35° | 220/56 -44° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJC San Jose, CA | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,000 feet, scattered clouds at 5,500 feet | from the north (350°) at 14 knots, gusting to 24 | 10+ mi | none | 62 ft | 4:53 pm PDT (23:53 UTC) |
| SNS Salinas, CA | 39 nm out, 16 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west-northwest (290°) at 11 knots, gusting to 21 | 10+ mi | none | 84 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| KIC King City, CA | 78 nm out, 16 nm southwest of the line | no report just now | 374 ft | ||||
| PRB Paso Robles, CA | 118 nm out, 19 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,400 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 11 knots, gusting to 21 | 10+ mi | 4,400 ft | 838 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| CMA Camarillo, CA | 235 nm out, 18 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 3,200 feet, a broken layer at 4,600 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 9 mi | 3,200 ft | 76 ft | 23:55 UTC |
| SMO Santa Monica, CA | 265 nm out, 2 nm northwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 feet, scattered clouds at 4,200 feet | from the south (190°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 169 ft | 23:51 UTC |
| LGB Long Beach, CA | 284 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,600 feet, overcast at 4,300 feet | from the south (190°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 4,300 ft | 60 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| CRQ Carlsbad, CA | 343 nm out, 11 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast at 3,900 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 3,900 ft | 330 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| SAN San Diego, CA | destination | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 3,700 feet, overcast at 4,700 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 3,700 ft | 16 ft | 4:51 pm PDT (23:51 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 838 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SAN when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 8:55 pm PDT (03:55 UTC)
Wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SAN
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,800 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet and more above
- From Sun 8:00 pm PDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for SJC, the departure
- From Sun 5:00 pm PDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 12 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Sun 10:00 pm PDT (05:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/7231 Santa Clara, CA, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 2 nm from the route, at the departure end · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZOA
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA 9 nm from the route, 294 nm along the route · security · ZLA
Daylight
Sunset at SJC 6:35 pm PDT (01:35 UTC), at SAN 6:19 pm PDT (01:19 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:44 pm PDT (01:44 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at SAN is after sunset there (6:20 pm PDT (01:20 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: Mineta San Jose International, San Diego International.