Salt Lake City International to Melbourne Orlando International SLC → MLB
1,716 nautical miles (1,974 statute miles) east on a straight line, true course 106°, about 095° magnetic at the departure end (variation 11E). At 120 knots that is 11 h 13 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 33-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:25 am EDT (11:25 UTC). Right now SLC is marginal VFR, wind from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots; MLB is VFR, wind from the west (270°) at 5 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: 43 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
- SIGMET W71W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 27,000 ft, moving from the south at 40 knots, until 7:55 pm MDT (01:55 UTC). Over the first 50 nm of the route.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 71W VALID UNTIL 0155Z WY UT ID FROM 40S DBS-40WNW BPI-30WSW MTU-30SSW DTA-30SE TWF-40S DBS AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 20040KT. TOPS TO FL270.
- SIGMET W68W: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 36,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 40 knots, until 7:55 pm MDT (01:55 UTC). Over the route from 130 to 269 nm out.
as issued
WSUS33 KKCI 112355 MKCW WST 112355 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 68W VALID UNTIL 0155Z CO NM AZ UT FROM 30W CHE-20NNW TBE-60SE ABQ-40N SJN-30SW MTU-30W CHE AREA TS MOV FROM 23040KT. TOPS TO FL360.
- 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 259 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 3C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the first 120 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 18,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the first 379 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 4W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 18,000 ft. Over the first 389 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 279 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 20 to 80 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: strong surface winds (30 knots or more) (due to sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots). Over the route from 150 to 180 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 6W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 28,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the route from 1247 to 1357 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 SLC.
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 16 forecast points nearest it (SLC, GJT, DEN, PUB, GCK, GAG, OKC, TUL, FSM, LIT, JAN, MGM, TLH, JAX, PIE, MLB). 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 | 250° at 10 kt | −7 kt | 127 kt | 13 h 31 min | 9:43 am EDT (13:43 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 250° at 12 kt | −9 kt | 20 °C | 129 kt | 13 h 18 min | 9:30 am EDT (13:30 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 240° at 17 kt | −10 kt | 15 °C | 130 kt | 13 h 12 min | 9:24 am EDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 240° at 20 kt | −13 kt | 12 °C | 133 kt | 12 h 54 min | 9:06 am EDT (13:06 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 250° at 22 kt | −15 kt | 8 °C | 135 kt | 12 h 43 min | 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 23 kt | −16 kt | 3 °C | 136 kt | 12 h 37 min | 8:49 am EDT (12:49 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 24 kt | −17 kt | -1 °C | 137 kt | 12 h 32 min | 8:44 am EDT (12:44 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 250° at 25 kt | −17 kt | -6 °C | 137 kt | 12 h 32 min | 8:44 am EDT (12:44 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 250° at 25 kt | −17 kt | -7 °C | 137 kt | 12 h 32 min | 8:44 am EDT (12:44 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 250° at 29 kt | −19 kt | -18 °C | 139 kt | 12 h 21 min | 8:33 am EDT (12:33 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 38 kt | −28 kt | -31 °C | 148 kt | 11 h 36 min | 7:48 am EDT (11:48 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 39 kt | −31 kt | -39 °C | 151 kt | 11 h 22 min | 7:34 am EDT (11:34 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 260° at 39 kt | −33 kt | -50 °C | 153 kt | 11 h 13 min | 7:25 am EDT (11:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 280/8 | 210/39 5° | 210/52 -1° | 200/50 -11° | 200/56 -23° | 220/61 -28° | 230/73 -37° | 230/73 -45° | |
| GJT | used from 100 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 210/40 11° | 210/46 3° | 210/61 -10° | 210/68 -22° | 220/57 -29° | 230/59 -36° | 240/66 -46° | ||
| DEN | used from 249 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 190/31 16° | 210/32 7° | 240/41 -8° | 230/47 -21° | 240/56 -32° | 250/65 -37° | 250/61 -47° | ||
| PUB | used from 349 nm out; 30 nm from the line | 210/24 16° | 210/28 8° | 230/43 -8° | 240/42 -21° | 240/77 -30° | 240/72 -36° | 250/51 -47° | ||
| GCK | used from 449 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 200/35 21° | 220/34 14° | 240/30 8° | 240/27 -6° | 240/31 -17° | 240/53 -30° | 250/55 -39° | 250/60 -50° | |
| GAG | used from 598 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 190/34 19° | 240/27 14° | 240/26 8° | 240/24 -6° | 240/29 -16° | 250/50 -28° | 250/50 -39° | 260/46 -50° | |
| OKC | used from 698 nm out; 63 nm from the line | 190/29 | 200/29 16° | 230/22 14° | 240/17 9° | 240/28 -6° | 250/35 -15° | 270/42 -29° | 270/43 -39° | 280/38 -51° |
| TUL | used from 748 nm out; 37 nm from the line | 200/27 | 210/28 15° | 240/24 13° | 250/19 8° | 250/28 -6° | 260/25 -16° | 270/34 -30° | 280/41 -39° | 280/41 -52° |
| FSM | used from 848 nm out; 22 nm from the line | 200/18 | 210/19 15° | 230/22 13° | 250/18 7° | 270/20 -5° | 280/24 -16° | 280/35 -30° | 290/37 -40° | 300/40 -52° |
| LIT | used from 948 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 220/12 | 250/12 17° | 250/18 12° | 260/22 6° | 310/14 -5° | 310/25 -17° | 310/40 -31° | 310/38 -41° | 310/46 -52° |
| JAN | used from 1097 nm out; 65 nm from the line | 260/6 | 310/14 17° | 280/13 12° | 290/19 6° | 310/22 -5° | 310/28 -17° | 320/44 -32° | 330/48 -41° | 320/52 -51° |
| MGM | used from 1247 nm out; 74 nm from the line | 300/16 | 330/30 16° | 330/34 11° | 320/31 7° | 310/28 -7° | 320/29 -17° | 290/25 -34° | 300/28 -41° | 320/28 -50° |
| TLH | used from 1396 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 300/17 | 340/32 17° | 320/27 13° | 300/27 8° | 280/23 -7° | 250/37 -17° | 230/44 -33° | 220/53 -41° | 220/48 -51° |
| JAX | used from 1546 nm out; 90 nm from the line | 280/14 | 300/22 16° | 260/27 15° | 260/26 9° | 240/41 -6° | 230/38 -16° | 220/44 -32° | 200/49 -41° | 200/52 -53° |
| PIE | used from 1596 nm out; 71 nm from the line | 310/7 | 270/12 17° | 270/14 13° | 260/14 8° | 240/22 -5° | 230/24 -16° | 220/26 -31° | 200/31 -41° | 180/33 -53° |
| MLB | used from 1646 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 240/7 | 240/11 17° | 240/13 13° | 250/15 8° | 230/25 -5° | 210/25 -16° | 210/24 -31° | 190/29 -41° | 190/27 -53° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLC Salt Lake City, UT | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,400 feet, a broken layer at 1,900 feet, overcast at 5,000 feet Weather: rain, mist | from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots | 6 mi | 1,900 ft | 4,230 ft | 5:54 pm MDT (23:54 UTC) |
| HCR Heber, UT | 30 nm out, 10 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 5,500 feet, overcast at 7,500 feet Weather: light rain | from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots, gusting to 17 | 8 mi | 5,500 ft | 5,636 ft | 23:35 UTC |
| EGE Eagle, CO | 239 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,547 ft | 23:56 UTC |
| COS Colorado Springs, CO | 359 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 10,000 feet, a broken layer at 14,000 feet, a broken layer at 24,000 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 13 knots | 10+ mi | 14,000 ft | 6,187 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| GCK Garden City, KS | 549 nm out, 18 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 17 knots, gusting to 29 | 10+ mi | none | 2,890 ft | 23:54 UTC |
| SWO Stillwater, OK | 748 nm out, 7 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (190°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,000 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| FSM Fort Smith, AR | 888 nm out, 11 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 469 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| GLH Greenville, MS | 1097 nm out, 10 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 130 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| MEI Meridian, MS | 1227 nm out, 13 nm southwest of the line, tower | reported, no category | calm | none | 297 ft | 23:58 UTC | |
| TLH Tallahassee, FL | 1476 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 83 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| MCO Orlando, FL | 1676 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 15,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 25,000 ft | 96 ft | 23:53 UTC |
| MLB Melbourne, FL | destination | VFR | from the west (270°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 33 ft | 7:53 pm EDT (23:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 6,547 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At MLB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:25 am EDT (11:25 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for MLB
- From Sun 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 15,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for SLC, the departure
- From Sun 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Sun 10:00 pm MDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the south at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
- 30% chance between Mon 2:00 am MDT (08:00 UTC) and 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 25, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the south at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 3:00 pm MDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 11 knots, 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
- 6/8784 LAKE GEORGE, CO, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 UTC 5 nm from the route, 319 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 13 October · ZDV
- 6/8770 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC on the route, 339 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 12 October · ZDV
- 6/8792 Lake City, FL, Sunday, October 11, 2026 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 Local on the route, 1446 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · ended 11 October · ZJX
- 4/3634 DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK, ORLANDO, FL 9 nm from the route, at the destination end · security · ZJX
Daylight
Sunset at SLC 6:52 pm MDT (00:52 UTC), at MLB 6:56 pm EDT (22:56 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:20 pm EDT (23:20 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.
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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: Salt Lake City International, Melbourne Orlando International.
