John Wayne/Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International SNA → SEA
851 nautical miles (979 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 348°, about 336° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12E). At 120 knots that is 7 h 32 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 7-knot headwind), arriving about 9:52 am PDT (16:52 UTC). Right now SNA is VFR, wind calm; SEA is VFR, wind from the southeast (130°) 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: 7,855 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 first 574 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft. Over the route from 30 to 158 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft from 14,000 ft to 18,000 ft. Over the route from 168 to 574 nm out.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing from 7,000 ft to 16,000 ft. Near the route, 257 nm along the route.
Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft, over the first 574 nm of the route; AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft, over the route from 30 to 158 nm out. No pilot has reported turbulence near the line in the last three hours. The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing AIRMET in force: moderate icing from 7,000 ft to 16,000 ft, near the route, 257 nm along the route. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 9,500 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 SNA.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
No pilot reports within 50 nautical miles of the line in the last three hours.
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 8 forecast points nearest it (ONT, WJF, BIH, RNO, LKV, RDM, PDX, SEA). 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 | 340° at 7 kt | +7 kt | 4 °C | 113 kt | 7 h 32 min | 9:52 am PDT (16:52 UTC) |
| 6,500 ft | 340° at 10 kt | +10 kt | 4 °C | 110 kt | 7 h 44 min | 10:04 am PDT (17:04 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 350° at 14 kt | +14 kt | 2 °C | 106 kt | 8 h 02 min | 10:22 am PDT (17:22 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 350° at 16 kt | +16 kt | -3 °C | 104 kt | 8 h 11 min | 10:31 am PDT (17:31 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 350° at 18 kt | +18 kt | -5 °C | 102 kt | 8 h 21 min | 10:41 am PDT (17:41 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 350° at 27 kt | +27 kt | -9 °C | 93 kt | 9 h 09 min | 11:29 am PDT (18:29 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 340° at 36 kt | +35 kt | -12 °C | 85 kt | 10 h 01 min | 12:21 pm PDT (19:21 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 340° at 42 kt | +42 kt | -14 °C | 78 kt | 10 h 55 min | 1:15 pm PDT (20:15 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 340° at 60 kt | +59 kt | -23 °C | 61 kt | 13 h 57 min | 4:17 pm PDT (23:17 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 340° at 62 kt | +61 kt | -39 °C | 59 kt | 14 h 25 min | 4:45 pm PDT (23:45 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 340° at 61 kt | +60 kt | -48 °C | 60 kt | 14 h 11 min | 4:31 pm PDT (23:31 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 320° at 35 kt | +32 kt | -52 °C | 88 kt | 9 h 40 min | 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONT | used from 0 nm out; 19 nm from the line | 270/6 | 300/14 5° | 320/26 7° | 300/35 4° | 290/33 -11° | 300/41 -21° | 320/46 -39° | 310/37 -47° | 270/45 -52° |
| WJF | used from 49 nm out; 9 nm from the line | 330/25 7° | 330/25 5° | 310/40 3° | 300/43 -11° | 300/47 -21° | 310/48 -39° | 310/44 -48° | 280/46 -54° | |
| BIH | used from 148 nm out; 55 nm from the line | L/V | 330/20 -6° | 310/25 -9° | 320/69 -14° | 320/92 -21° | 320/87 -39° | 320/75 -46° | 290/33 -47° | |
| RNO | used from 297 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 010/9 | 030/15 -7° | 030/21 -11° | 360/56 -18° | 350/99 -22° | 340/95 -39° | 340/85 -46° | 350/40 -45° | |
| LKV | used from 445 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 040/8 -2° | 090/18 -5° | 020/62 -16° | 010/73 -24° | 360/74 -39° | 360/82 -49° | 350/53 -51° | ||
| RDM | used from 594 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 010/5 2° | 020/13 1° | 020/17 -2° | 010/42 -14° | 360/50 -25° | 360/51 -40° | 350/57 -50° | 350/39 -56° | |
| PDX | used from 693 nm out; 50 nm from the line | L/V | 360/8 4° | 010/22 3° | 360/22 -1° | 340/23 -13° | 330/33 -24° | 330/40 -40° | 330/44 -50° | 330/38 -58° |
| SEA | used from 792 nm out; 35 nm from the line | 230/6 | 300/10 4° | 340/19 3° | 330/21 -2° | 310/20 -14° | 320/26 -24° | 320/29 -41° | 320/33 -51° | 320/28 -58° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNA Santa Ana, CA | departure | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | none | 55 ft | 1:53 am PDT (08:53 UTC) |
| PMD Palmdale, CA | 59 nm out, 2 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 2,542 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| TSP Tehachapi, CA | 89 nm out, 9 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,700 feet | from the west (280°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 3,700 ft | 4,001 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| MMH Mammoth Lakes, CA | 238 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,300 feet, a few clouds at 4,900 feet | from the west (260°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 7,134 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| MEV Minden, NV | 336 nm out, 18 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 6,000 feet Weather: thunderstorms | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 4,723 ft | 09:15 UTC |
| RNO Reno, NV | 366 nm out, 12 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,414 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| AAT Alturas, CA | 485 nm out, 18 nm west of the line | VFR | calm | 8 mi | none | 4,378 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| LKV Lakeview, OR | 525 nm out, 2 nm southwest of the line | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 4,734 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| RDM Redmond, OR | 653 nm out, 2 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 3,081 ft | 08:56 UTC |
| CZK Cascade Locks, OR | 742 nm out, 11 nm west of the line | no report just now | 151 ft | ||||
| PLU Puyallup, WA | 831 nm out, 5 nm west of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 8,000 feet, overcast at 9,500 feet Weather: light drizzle | calm | 10+ mi | 9,500 ft | 537 ft | 08:15 UTC |
| SEA Seattle, WA | destination | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 8,500 feet | from the southeast (130°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 8,500 ft | 432 ft | 1:53 am PDT (08:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 7,134 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
SNA Santa Ana, CA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSNA 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 17/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01720111 51001
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSNA
- the station, KSNA
- 130853Z
- observed 1:53 am PDT (08:53 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 17/11
- temperature 17 °C (63 °F), dew point 11 °C (52 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP140
- sea-level pressure 1014.0 hPa
- T01720111
- temperature 17.2 °C (63 °F), dew point 11.1 °C (52 °F)
- 51001
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then steady, change 0.1 hPa
TAF KSNA 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 FM130900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 SCT035 FM131900 23007KT P6SM FEW060 FM140200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSNA
- the station, KSNA
- 130520Z
- issued 10:20 pm PDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN035
- valid from Mon 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC) to Tue 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- FM130900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 SCT035
- from Tue 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet
- FM131900 23007KT P6SM FEW060
- from Tue 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
- FM140200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
PMD Palmdale, CA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPMD 130853Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP132 T00940039 58002
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPMD
- the station, KPMD
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 22008KT
- wind from the southwest at 8 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 09/04
- temperature 9 °C (48 °F), dew point 4 °C (39 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP132
- sea-level pressure 1013.2 hPa
- T00940039
- temperature 9.4 °C (49 °F), dew point 3.9 °C (39 °F)
- 58002
- pressure in the last three hours falling, faster lately, change 0.2 hPa
TAF KPMD 130534Z 1306/1406 25015G22KT P6SM BKN060 FM131300 22010KT P6SM SKC FM131800 03010KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPMD
- the station, KPMD
- 130534Z
- issued 05:34 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 25015G22KT P6SM BKN060
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 22, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- FM131300 22010KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 13:00 UTC: wind from the southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131800 03010KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
TSP Tehachapi, CA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KTSP 130815Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC037 07/01 A3000 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KTSP
- the station, KTSP
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 28007KT
- wind from the west at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC037
- overcast at 3,700 feet
- 07/01
- temperature 7 °C (45 °F), dew point 1 °C (34 °F)
- A3000
- altimeter setting 30.00 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
MMH Mammoth Lakes, CA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMMH 130815Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM FEW023 FEW049 00/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMMH
- the station, KMMH
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 26007KT
- wind from the west at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW023
- a few clouds at 2,300 feet
- FEW049
- a few clouds at 4,900 feet
- 00/M04
- temperature 0 °C (32 °F), dew point -4 °C (25 °F)
- A2999
- altimeter setting 29.99 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
TAF KMMH 130520Z 1306/1406 29011KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM130800 29009KT P6SM BKN050 FM131800 33008KT P6SM SKC FM140400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMMH
- the station, KMMH
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 29011KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM130800 29009KT P6SM BKN050
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind from the west-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM131800 33008KT P6SM SKC
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM140400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
MEV Minden, NV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KMEV 130915Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM TS OVC060 03/01 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KMEV
- the station, KMEV
- 130915Z
- observed 09:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 27004KT
- wind from the west at 4 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- TS
- thunderstorm
- OVC060
- overcast at 6,000 feet
- 03/01
- temperature 3 °C (37 °F), dew point 1 °C (34 °F)
- A3007
- altimeter setting 30.07 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- LTG DSNT SW-NW
- lightning in the distance (more than 10 miles) from the southwest round to the northwest
TAF KMEV 130520Z 1306/1406 16008KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM130900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KMEV
- the station, KMEV
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 16008KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM130900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
RNO Reno, NV
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRNO 130855Z 13003KT 10SM FEW070 04/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP166 T00391083 53007 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRNO
- the station, KRNO
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- 13003KT
- wind from the southeast at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- FEW070
- a few clouds at 7,000 feet
- 04/M08
- temperature 4 °C (39 °F), dew point -8 °C (18 °F)
- A3007
- altimeter setting 30.07 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP166
- sea-level pressure 1016.6 hPa
- T00391083
- temperature 3.9 °C (39 °F), dew point -8.3 °C (17 °F)
- 53007
- pressure in the last three hours rising, faster lately, change 0.7 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KRNO 130520Z 1306/1406 34011KT P6SM BKN070 FM130800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KRNO
- the station, KRNO
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 34011KT P6SM BKN070
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM130800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070
- from Tue 08:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 7,000 feet
AAT Alturas, CA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KAAT 130855Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR M03/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP203 T10331072 52013
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KAAT
- the station, KAAT
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 8SM
- visibility 8 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- M03/M07
- temperature -3 °C (27 °F), dew point -7 °C (19 °F)
- A3010
- altimeter setting 30.10 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP203
- sea-level pressure 1020.3 hPa
- T10331072
- temperature -3.3 °C (26 °F), dew point -7.2 °C (19 °F)
- 52013
- pressure in the last three hours rising steadily, change 1.3 hPa
LKV Lakeview, OR
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KLKV 130853Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP222 T10501078 53011 FZRANO
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KLKV
- the station, KLKV
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 31006KT
- wind from the northwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- M05/M08
- temperature -5 °C (23 °F), dew point -8 °C (18 °F)
- A3011
- altimeter setting 30.11 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP222
- sea-level pressure 1022.2 hPa
- T10501078
- temperature -5 °C (23 °F), dew point -7.8 °C (18 °F)
- 53011
- pressure in the last three hours rising, faster lately, change 1.1 hPa
- FZRANO
- the freezing-rain sensor is not working
RDM Redmond, OR
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRDM 130856Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP207 T10221078 51010 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRDM
- the station, KRDM
- 130856Z
- observed 08:56 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 18005KT
- wind from the south at 5 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- M02/M08
- temperature -2 °C (28 °F), dew point -8 °C (18 °F)
- A3012
- altimeter setting 30.12 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP207
- sea-level pressure 1020.7 hPa
- T10221078
- temperature -2.2 °C (28 °F), dew point -7.8 °C (18 °F)
- 51010
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then steady, change 1.0 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KRDM 130520Z 1306/1406 16005KT P6SM SKC FM131900 34006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KRDM
- the station, KRDM
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 16005KT P6SM SKC
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- FM131900 34006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
- from Tue 19:00 UTC: wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
PLU Puyallup, WA
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KPLU 130815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT080 OVC095 05/04 A3012 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPLU
- the station, KPLU
- 130815Z
- observed 08:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- -DZ
- light drizzle
- SCT080
- scattered clouds at 8,000 feet
- OVC095
- overcast at 9,500 feet
- 05/04
- temperature 5 °C (41 °F), dew point 4 °C (39 °F)
- A3012
- altimeter setting 30.12 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
SEA Seattle, WA
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSEA 130853Z 13006KT 10SM BKN085 08/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP207 T00830039 51008
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSEA
- the station, KSEA
- 130853Z
- observed 1:53 am PDT (08:53 UTC)
- 13006KT
- wind from the southeast at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN085
- a broken layer at 8,500 feet
- 08/04
- temperature 8 °C (46 °F), dew point 4 °C (39 °F)
- A3012
- altimeter setting 30.12 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP207
- sea-level pressure 1020.7 hPa
- T00830039
- temperature 8.3 °C (47 °F), dew point 3.9 °C (39 °F)
- 51008
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then steady, change 0.8 hPa
TAF KSEA 130802Z 1308/1412 12006KT P6SM BKN090 FM131800 18005KT P6SM OVC070 FM132300 23005KT P6SM OVC070 FM140400 19004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM140900 18004KT P6SM OVC025
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSEA
- the station, KSEA
- 130802Z
- issued 1:02 am PDT (08:02 UTC)
- 1308/1412 12006KT P6SM BKN090
- valid from Tue 1:00 am PDT (08:00 UTC) to Wed 5:00 am PDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
- FM131800 18005KT P6SM OVC070
- from Tue 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 7,000 feet
- FM132300 23005KT P6SM OVC070
- from Tue 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 7,000 feet
- FM140400 19004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040
- from Tue 9:00 pm PDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- FM140900 18004KT P6SM OVC025
- from Wed 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
At SEA when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:52 am PDT (16:52 UTC)
Wind from the east-southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 9,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SEA
- From Tue 1:00 am PDT (08:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 9,000 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am PDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the south at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 7,000 feet
- From Tue 4:00 pm PDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 7,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm PDT (04:00 UTC): wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- From Wed 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
The forecast for SNA, the departure
- From Mon 11:00 pm PDT (06:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 2:00 am PDT (09:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet
- From Tue 12:00 pm PDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 6,000 feet
- From Tue 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
SEA: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KSEA 130802Z 1308/1412 12006KT P6SM BKN090 FM131800 18005KT P6SM OVC070 FM132300 23005KT P6SM OVC070 FM140400 19004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM140900 18004KT P6SM OVC025
SNA: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KSNA 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 FM130900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 SCT035 FM131900 23007KT P6SM FEW060 FM140200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 4/3635 DISNEYLAND THEME PARK, ANAHEIM,, CA on the route, at the departure end · security · ZLA
- 6/7094 45NM NE MERCED, CA, Sunday, October 4, 2026 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, 257 nm along the route · a hazard on the ground (fire-fighting, a chemical spill, rescue work) · until 20 October · ZOA
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
SNA: 16 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Airport closed daily 11:30 pm PDT to 6:15 am PDT until Sat 17 Oct, 6:15 am PDT (13:15 UTC) · Daily:0630-1315~DLY 11:30 pm PDT to 6:15 am PDT · SNA 10/016
as issued
!SNA 10/016 SNA AD AP CLSD DLY 0630-1315 2610130630-2610171315
- closed Taxiway A Midfield Runup PAD, taxiway A between ACI south Ramp and taxiway H, taxiway D between approach end runway 02L and taxiway A, taxiway E between runway 02L/20R and taxiway A, taxiway H between approach end runway 02R and taxiway A closed daily 10:30 pm PDT to 6:30 am PDT until Sun 18 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · Daily:0530-1330~DLY 10:30 pm PDT to 6:30 am PDT · SNA 10/017
as issued
!SNA 10/017 SNA TWY A MIDFIELD RUNUP PAD, TWY A BTN ACI SOUTH RAMP AND TWY H, TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 02L AND TWY A, TWY E BTN RWY 02L/20R AND TWY A, TWY H BTN APCH END RWY 02R AND TWY A CLSD DLY 0530-1330 2610130530-2610181330
- closed Taxiway E between runway 02L/20R and taxiway A, taxiway D between approach end runway 02L and taxiway A, taxiway A between ACI south Ramp and taxiway H closed to aircraft wingspan more than 135 ft until Thu 31 Dec, 6:30 am PST (14:30 UTC) · SNA 09/003
as issued
!SNA 09/003 SNA TWY E BTN RWY 02L/20R AND TWY A, TWY D BTN APCH END RWY 02L AND TWY A, TWY A BTN ACI SOUTH RAMP AND TWY H CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 135FT 2609021330-2612311430
- closed Apron Clay Lacy Ramp closed to aircraft wingspan more than 49 ft except 24HR prior permission required 714-888-8000 Fees apply until Sat 1 Jan 2028, 6:15 am PST (14:15 UTC) · SNA 07/046
as issued
!SNA 07/046 SNA APRON CLAY LACY RAMP CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 49FT EXC 24HR PPR 714-888-8000 FEES APPLY 2607231600-2801011415
SEA: 55 notices in force. all of them, grouped →
- closed Apron north Satellite TXL Blue and Green centerline between C20 and Spot 66 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 8:00 am PDT (15:00 UTC) · SEA 10/183
as issued
!SEA 10/183 SEA APRON NORTH SATELLITE TXL BLUE AND GREEN CL BTN C20 AND SPOT 66 CLSD 2610130700-2610131500
- closed Taxiway R closed to aircraft wingspan more than 214 ft until Thu 5 Nov, 11:59 pm PST (07:59 UTC) · SEA 10/138
as issued
!SEA 10/138 SEA TWY R CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 214FT 2610080603-2611060759
- closed Taxiway Q between runway 16L/34R and taxiway T closed until Thu 5 Nov, 11:59 pm PST (07:59 UTC) · SEA 10/137
as issued
!SEA 10/137 SEA TWY Q BTN RWY 16L/34R AND TWY T CLSD 2610080603-2611060759
- closed Taxiway Q between runway 16R/34L and taxiway T closed to aircraft wingspan more than 214 ft until Thu 5 Nov, 11:59 pm PST (07:59 UTC) · SEA 10/136
as issued
!SEA 10/136 SEA TWY Q BTN RWY 16R/34L AND TWY T CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 214FT 2610080602-2611060759
Airports along the way: RNO runway 17L/35R closed · AAT runway 13/31 closed · PLU runway 17/35 closed
65 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 DME out of service until Wed 27 Oct 2027, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC), estimated · 0 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · ELB 10/038
as issued
!RAL 10/038 ELB NAV DME U/S 2610042309-2710272359EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2020-AWP-4763-OE) 33°57′N 117°51′W (7.8 nautical miles northeast FUL) 1,064 ft (201 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 10 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · FUL 10/001
as issued
!FUL 10/001 FUL OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2020-AWP-4763-OE) 335737N1175157W (7.8NM NE FUL) 1064FT (201FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Navigation aid ILS runway 24L out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 23 nm off the line · LAX 10/062
as issued
!LAX 10/062 LAX NAV ILS RWY 24L U/S 2610130800-2610131330
- Navigation aid ILS runway 06R out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 6:30 am PDT (13:30 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 23 nm off the line · LAX 10/063
as issued
!LAX 10/063 LAX NAV ILS RWY 06R U/S 2610130800-2610131330
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1052529) 34°02′N 117°58′W (4.1 nautical miles southeast EMT) 782.8FT (489.8FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 9:20 am PDT (16:20 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · EMT 10/008
as issued
!EMT 10/008 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1052529) 340200.80N1175859.00W (4.1NM SE EMT) 782.8FT (489.8FT AGL) U/S 2610021620-2610171620
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26R category II/III not authorized until Wed 30 Dec, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 20 nm along the route, 18 nm off the line · ONT 06/074
as issued
!ONT 06/074 ONT NAV ILS RWY 26R CAT II/III NA 2606250734-2612302359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 26L inner marker out of service until Mon 15 Nov 2027, 1:11 pm PST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 20 nm along the route, 18 nm off the line · ONT 04/062
as issued
!ONT 04/062 ONT NAV ILS RWY 26L IM U/S 2604152229-2711152111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2020-AWP-4757-OE) 34°02′N 118°02′W (3 nautical miles south EMT) 437 ft (203 ft above ground level) out of service until Tue 20 Oct, 9:22 pm PDT (04:22 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/010
as issued
!EMT 10/010 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2020-AWP-4757-OE) 340209N1180210W (3NM S EMT) 437FT (203FT AGL) U/S 2610070422-2610210422
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2011-AWP-2032-OE) 34°09′N 117°56′W (6 nautical miles northeast EMT) 907 ft (231 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:36 am PDT (14:36 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/007
as issued
!EMT 10/007 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2011-AWP-2032-OE) 340900N1175636W (6NM NE EMT) 907FT (231FT AGL) U/S 2610021437-2610171436
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4380-OE) 34°04′N 118°00′W (1.9 nautical miles southeast EMT) 524 ft (221 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/004
as issued
!EMT 10/004 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4380-OE) 340421N1180001W (1.9NM SE EMT) 524FT (221FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4383-OE) 34°03′N 118°00′W (2.2 nautical miles southeast EMT) 492 ft (209 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/005
as issued
!EMT 10/005 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4383-OE) 340328N1180019W (2.2NM SE EMT) 492FT (209FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4365-OE) 34°06′N 117°59′W (2.7 nautical miles east EMT) 621 ft (252 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/003
as issued
!EMT 10/003 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4365-OE) 340606N1175905W (2.7NM E EMT) 621FT (252FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4410-OE) 34°02′N 118°05′W (4.2 nautical miles southwest EMT) 620 ft (209 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:34 am PDT (14:34 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/006
as issued
!EMT 10/006 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4410-OE) 340212N1180539W (4.2NM SW EMT) 620FT (209FT AGL) U/S 2610021435-2610171434
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4337-OE) 34°09′N 117°56′W (6.3 nautical miles northeast EMT) 2,076 ft (234 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:33 am PDT (14:33 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/001
as issued
!EMT 10/001 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4337-OE) 340931N1175637W (6.3NM NE EMT) 2076FT (234FT AGL) U/S 2610021434-2610171433
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2013-AWP-4364-OE) 34°06′N 117°58′W (2.8 nautical miles northeast EMT) 596 ft (244 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:33 am PDT (14:33 UTC) · 30 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · EMT 10/002
as issued
!EMT 10/002 EMT OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2013-AWP-4364-OE) 340617N1175857W (2.8NM NE EMT) 596FT (244FT AGL) U/S 2610021434-2610171433
- Navigation aid ILS runway 08 outer marker out of service until Tue 13 Oct, 2:11 pm PDT (21:11 UTC), estimated · 40 nm along the route, 18 nm off the line · BUR 04/012
as issued
!BUR 04/012 BUR NAV ILS RWY 08 OM U/S 2604021206-2610132111EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2010-AWP-4481-OE) 34°33′N 118°10′W (6.5 nautical miles southwest PMD) 3,555 ft (184 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:29 am PDT (14:29 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · PMD 10/001
as issued
!PMD 10/001 PMD OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4481-OE) 343328N1181058W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3555FT (184FT AGL) U/S 2610021430-2610171429
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2010-AWP-4479-OE) 34°33′N 118°11′W (6.5 nautical miles southwest PMD) 3,593 ft (165 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:29 am PDT (14:29 UTC) · 59 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · PMD 10/002
as issued
!PMD 10/002 PMD OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-4479-OE) 343339N1181110W (6.5NM SW PMD) 3593FT (165FT AGL) U/S 2610021430-2610171429
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2010-AWP-7600-OE) 34°51′N 118°26′W (11.4 nautical miles west L00) 2,981 ft (242 ft above ground level) out of service until Sat 17 Oct, 7:36 am PDT (14:36 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · L00 10/028
as issued
!RAL 10/028 L00 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2010-AWP-7600-OE) 345131N1182608W (11.4NM W L00) 2981FT (242FT AGL) U/S 2610021437-2610171436
- Navigation aid VORTAC out of service until Thu 31 Dec, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 21 nm off the line · LHS 08/103
as issued
!HHR 08/103 LHS NAV VORTAC U/S 2608272047-2612312359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1002687) 34°52′N 118°09′W (2.2 nautical miles ENE L00) 2769.0FT (189.0FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 16 Nov, 7:35 pm PST (03:35 UTC) · 69 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · L00 08/070
as issued
!RAL 08/070 L00 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1002687) 345249.90N1180944.30W (2.2NM ENE L00) 2769.0FT (189.0FT AGL) U/S 2608190235-2611170335
- Navigation aid localizer Type Directional AID runway 18 DME/LOC out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 327 nm along the route, 30 nm off the line · TVL 04/055
as issued
!TVL 04/055 TVL NAV LOC TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID RWY 18 DME/LOC U/S 2604302129-2610302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1268341) 39°21′N 119°22′W (4.7 nautical miles east N49) 4496.1FT (201.1FT above ground level) out of service until Sun 8 Nov, 10:01 pm PST (06:01 UTC) · 346 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · N49 08/091
as issued
!RNO 08/091 N49 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1268341) 392148.20N1192223.00W (4.7NM E N49) 4496.1FT (201.1FT AGL) U/S 2608110501-2611090601
- Navigation aid TACAN out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 4:55 pm PDT (23:55 UTC) · 356 nm along the route, 24 nm off the line · HZN 10/041
as issued
!RNO 10/041 HZN NAV TACAN U/S 2610070342-2610142355
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC) · 366 nm along the route, 7 nm off the line · FMG 09/255
as issued
!RNO 09/255 FMG NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2609300322-2610162000
- Navigation aid ILS runway 17R glide path out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 4:59 pm PDT (23:59 UTC), estimated · 366 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · RNO 09/227
as issued
!RNO 09/227 RNO NAV ILS RWY 17R GP U/S 2609251702-2610302359EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 35L out of service until Mon 2 Nov, 3:00 pm PST (23:00 UTC) · 366 nm along the route, 12 nm off the line · RNO 08/247
as issued
!RNO 08/247 RNO NAV ILS RWY 35L U/S 2609041400-2611022300
- Navigation aid TACAN azimuth out of service until Fri 16 Oct, 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 544 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · LKV 10/004
as issued
!LKV 10/004 LKV NAV TACAN AZM U/S 2610122155-2610162000EST
- Navigation aid VOR out of service until Wed 28 Oct, 1:00 pm PDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 544 nm along the route, 1 nm off the line · LKV 10/003
as issued
!LKV 10/003 LKV NAV VOR U/S 2610081225-2610282000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1045478) 44°39′N 121°07′W (1.6 nautical miles southeast S33) 2559.1FT (115.2FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 8 Dec, 3:59 pm PST (23:59 UTC) · 673 nm along the route, 6 nm off the line · S33 10/028
as issued
!MMV 10/028 S33 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1045478) 443913.00N1210735.00W (1.6NM SE S33) 2559.1FT (115.2FT AGL) U/S 2610081217-2612082359
From the FAA's notice service (NOTAMs), the site's copy refreshed every few minutes; last checked 1 minutes 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 SNA 6:19 pm PDT (01:19 UTC), at SEA 6:23 pm PDT (01:23 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:54 pm PDT (01:54 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: John Wayne/Orange County, Seattle-Tacoma International.
