Sarasota/Bradenton International to Greenville Spartanburg International SRQ → GSP
451 nautical miles (519 statute miles) north on a straight line, true course 002°, about 007° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 04 min at the quickest height in today's winds (30,000 ft, a 9-knot headwind), arriving about 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC). Right now SRQ is VFR, wind from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots; GSP is VFR, wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 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: 208 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 2W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 30,000 ft to 41,000 ft. Over the route from 108 to 137 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the last 0 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 6,000 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 SRQ.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C182 at 8,000 ft, 7 nm east, 6:45 am EDT (10:45 UTC): no turbulence, no icing, clear from 8,000 ft to 60,000 ft. 235 nm along the route, 7 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
AYS UA /OV AYS090015/TM 1045/FL080/TP C182/SK SKC/TB NEG/IC NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through AYS
- Where
- 15 nm east (090°) of AYS
- Time
- 10:45 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C182
- Sky
- clear
- Turbulence
- none
- Icing
- none
- B752 at 33,000 ft, 9 nm northwest, 6:13 am EDT (10:13 UTC): no chop turbulence above 33,000 ft. 265 nm along the route, 9 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
AMG UA /OV AMG360020/TM 1013/FL330/TP B752/TB NEG CHOP 330
- Report
- a routine report filed through AMG
- Where
- 20 nm north (360°) of AMG
- Time
- 10:13 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Turbulence
- no chop at 33,000 ft
- CRJ9 at 2,200 ft, 16 nm east, 7:09 am EDT (11:09 UTC): no turbulence, clear from 2,200 ft to 60,000 ft. 362 nm along the route, 16 nm east of the line.
as filed, and in English
AGS UA /OV AGS350002/TM 1109/FL022/TP CRJ9/SK SKC/TB NEG
- Report
- a routine report filed through AGS
- Where
- 2 nm north (350°) of AGS
- Time
- 11:09 UTC
- Height
- at 2,200 ft
- Aircraft
- CRJ9
- Sky
- clear
- Turbulence
- none
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 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 5 forecast points nearest it (PIE, JAX, SAV, CAE, GSP). 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 | 330° at 17 kt | +14 kt | 106 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 330° at 16 kt | +13 kt | 107 kt | 4 h 13 min | 11:24 am EDT (15:24 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 18 kt | +13 kt | 14 °C | 107 kt | 4 h 13 min | 11:24 am EDT (15:24 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 320° at 20 kt | +14 kt | 11 °C | 106 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 310° at 23 kt | +14 kt | 8 °C | 106 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 310° at 24 kt | +14 kt | 4 °C | 106 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 310° at 25 kt | +14 kt | -1 °C | 106 kt | 4 h 15 min | 11:26 am EDT (15:26 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 310° at 25 kt | +15 kt | -6 °C | 105 kt | 4 h 18 min | 11:29 am EDT (15:29 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 310° at 26 kt | +15 kt | -7 °C | 105 kt | 4 h 18 min | 11:29 am EDT (15:29 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 310° at 25 kt | +15 kt | -18 °C | 105 kt | 4 h 18 min | 11:29 am EDT (15:29 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 300° at 22 kt | +9 kt | -32 °C | 111 kt | 4 h 04 min | 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 300° at 23 kt | +10 kt | -40 °C | 110 kt | 4 h 06 min | 11:17 am EDT (15:17 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 300° at 21 kt | +9 kt | -50 °C | 111 kt | 4 h 04 min | 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 06:00 UTC; valid on the 12th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIE | used from 0 nm out; 10 nm from the line | 360/10 | 340/12 18° | 330/9 13° | 290/12 8° | 260/21 -7° | 280/18 -18° | 250/20 -33° | 250/26 -41° | 250/20 -51° |
| JAX | used from 98 nm out; 76 nm from the line | 310/22 | 310/19 16° | 300/22 14° | 290/25 8° | 300/25 -7° | 300/24 -18° | 270/20 -33° | 260/25 -41° | 290/17 -51° |
| SAV | used from 245 nm out; 61 nm from the line | 330/16 | 310/15 14° | 320/23 10° | 310/30 7° | 310/30 -6° | 300/28 -19° | 270/25 -32° | 300/25 -39° | 320/26 -50° |
| CAE | used from 343 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 340/17 | 330/15 12° | 320/22 9° | 320/31 5° | 330/35 -7° | 320/33 -19° | 340/40 -32° | 350/43 -39° | 320/35 -49° |
| GSP | used from 392 nm out; 34 nm from the line | 340/30 | 360/24 13° | 350/29 10° | 340/33 6° | 340/40 -7° | 350/44 -19° | 340/59 -31° | 350/55 -41° | 300/29 -50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton, FL | departure | VFR | from the northeast (040°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 29 ft | 6:53 am EDT (10:53 UTC) |
| TPA Tampa, FL | 39 nm out, 4 nm south of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 18,000 feet, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet | from the north (360°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 26 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| BKV Brooksville, FL | 69 nm out, 5 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the north (350°) at 3 knots | 8 mi | none | 76 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| OCF Ocala, FL | 108 nm out, 13 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (320°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 90 ft | 10:51 UTC |
| LCQ Lake City, FL | 167 nm out, 7 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the northwest (310°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 200 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| HOE Homerville, GA | 216 nm out, 20 nm west of the line | no report just now | 186 ft | ||||
| AYS Waycross, GA | 235 nm out, 4 nm south of the line | VFR | calm | 10+ mi | none | 141 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| SBO Swainsboro, GA | 313 nm out, 2 nm west of the line | VFR | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 327 ft | 10:55 UTC |
| BXG Waynesboro, GA | 343 nm out, 16 nm east of the line | no report just now | 308 ft | ||||
| AGS Augusta, GA | 362 nm out, 17 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 145 ft | 10:53 UTC |
| GRD Greenwood, SC | 411 nm out, 5 nm east of the line | VFR | from the west (280°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 631 ft | 10:56 UTC |
| GSP Greer, SC | destination | VFR | from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 963 ft | 6:53 am EDT (10:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 963 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At GSP when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 11:15 am EDT (15:15 UTC)
Wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies VFR
The whole forecast for GSP
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 18, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for SRQ, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 3:00 pm EDT (19:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
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 SRQ 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at GSP 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:23 pm EDT (23:23 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.
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: Sarasota/Bradenton International, Greenville Spartanburg International.