Friedman Memorial to Denver International SUN → DEN
483 nautical miles (556 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 114°, about 101° magnetic at the departure end (variation 13E). At 120 knots that is 3 h 54 min at the quickest height in today's winds (39,000 ft, a 4-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:14 am MDT (13:14 UTC). Right now SUN is VFR, wind from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots; DEN is marginal VFR, wind from the north-northwest (340°) 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: 1,258 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 128 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 1E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist). Over the first 464 nm of the route.
- AIRMET ZULU 1C: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 10 to 434 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 9E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Near the route, 187 nm along the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 1W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft. Over the route from 217 to 434 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 22,000 ft. Over the route from 266 to 434 nm out.
- 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 355 to 395 nm out.
- 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). Near the route, at the destination end.
Turbulence AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 18,000 ft to 39,000 ft, over the first 128 nm of the route; AIRMET in force: moderate turbulence from 24,000 ft to 36,000 ft, over the route from 217 to 434 nm out. AIRMET in force: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground), near the route, at the destination end. 2 pilot reports of turbulence near the line in the last three hours: moderate turbulence, at 20,000 ft, 40 nm southwest, 1:15 am MDT (07:15 UTC); light chop turbulence up to 23,000 ft, 9 nm southwest, 3:12 am MDT (09:12 UTC). The government's turbulence forecast map ↗
Icing AIRMET in force: moderate icing up to 22,000 ft, over the route from 10 to 434 nm out. No pilot has reported icing near the line in the last three hours. The freezing level is about 11,000 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 SUN.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B737 at 20,000 ft, 40 nm southwest, 1:15 am MDT (07:15 UTC): moderate turbulence, remarks: FL200-115. At the destination end, 40 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN220040/TM 0715/FL200/TP B737/TB MOD/RM FL200-115
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 40 nm southwest (220°) of DEN
- Time
- 07:15 UTC
- Height
- at 20,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- FL200-115
- B752 at 24,000 ft, 9 nm southwest, 3:12 am MDT (09:12 UTC): light chop turbulence up to 23,000 ft, remarks: during the climb zdvwc. 454 nm along the route, 9 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN279032/TM 0912/FL240/TP B752/TB LGT CHOP BLO 230/RM DURC. ZDVWC
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 32 nm west (279°) of DEN
- Time
- 09:12 UTC
- Height
- at 24,000 ft
- Aircraft
- B752
- Turbulence
- light chop below 23,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb zdvwc
- B737 descending, 3 nm south, 3:05 am MDT (09:05 UTC): remarks: smooth. At the destination end, 3 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0905/FLDURD/TP B737/RM SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- over DEN
- Time
- 09:05 UTC
- Height
- during the descent
- Aircraft
- B737
- Remarks
- smooth
- B737 at 7,600 ft, 3 nm south, 1:24 am MDT (07:24 UTC): remarks: smooth. At the destination end, 3 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
DEN UA /OV 6 SOUTH/TM 0724/FL076/TP B737/RM SMOOTH
- Report
- a routine report filed through DEN
- Where
- 6 south
- Time
- 07:24 UTC
- Height
- at 7,600 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Remarks
- smooth
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 3 forecast points nearest it (PIH, RKS, DEN). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 ft | 220° at 9 kt | −2 kt | 9 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 7:18 am MDT (13:18 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 220° at 10 kt | −1 kt | 2 °C | 121 kt | 4 h | 7:20 am MDT (13:20 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 200° at 14 kt | +1 kt | -1 °C | 119 kt | 4 h 04 min | 7:24 am MDT (13:24 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 200° at 19 kt | +2 kt | -6 °C | 118 kt | 4 h 06 min | 7:26 am MDT (13:26 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 200° at 23 kt | +3 kt | -11 °C | 117 kt | 4 h 08 min | 7:28 am MDT (13:28 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 200° at 27 kt | +4 kt | -15 °C | 116 kt | 4 h 10 min | 7:30 am MDT (13:30 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 200° at 28 kt | +4 kt | -16 °C | 116 kt | 4 h 10 min | 7:30 am MDT (13:30 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 210° at 38 kt | −1 kt | -26 °C | 121 kt | 4 h | 7:20 am MDT (13:20 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 210° at 60 kt | 0 | -38 °C | 120 kt | 4 h 02 min | 7:22 am MDT (13:22 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 210° at 67 kt | −2 kt | -42 °C | 122 kt | 3 h 58 min | 7:18 am MDT (13:18 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 210° at 66 kt | −4 kt | -43 °C | 124 kt | 3 h 54 min | 7:14 am MDT (13:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIH | used from 0 nm out; 58 nm from the line | 020/14 | 040/10 -1° | 130/7 -6° | 120/16 -18° | 120/32 -31° | 170/30 -40° | 180/29 -44° | 180/16 -41° | |
| RKS | used from 148 nm out; 86 nm from the line | 220/14 | 200/16 -3° | 200/39 -16° | 220/51 -25° | 210/64 -40° | 210/73 -42° | 210/80 -43° | ||
| DEN | used from 395 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 220/28 9° | 220/38 4° | 230/44 -13° | 230/74 -21° | 220/110 -30° | 220/120 -38° | 220/118 -48° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN Hailey, ID | departure | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 7,000 feet, overcast at 9,000 feet | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 7,000 ft | 5,319 ft | 3:15 am MDT (09:15 UTC) |
| AOC Arco, ID | 39 nm out, 23 nm north of the line | no report just now | 5,334 ft | ||||
| PIH Pocatello, ID | 79 nm out, 4 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 1,900 feet, overcast at 4,100 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,900 ft | 4,451 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| AFO Afton, WY | 158 nm out, 19 nm north of the line | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,200 ft | 6,220 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| RKS Rock Springs, WY | 256 nm out, 5 nm south of the line | VFR | from the south-southwest (200°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 6,764 ft | 08:54 UTC |
| DWX Dixon, WY | 335 nm out, 1 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, scattered clouds at 4,800 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 6,000 ft | 6,548 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| SBS Steamboat Springs, CO | 375 nm out, 15 nm southwest of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,800 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet, overcast at 7,500 feet | from the north-northeast (020°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 4,800 ft | 6,882 ft | 09:15 UTC |
| GNB Granby, CO | 424 nm out, 17 nm south of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 9,000 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 9,000 ft | 8,207 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| BJC Denver, CO | 464 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 2,300 feet | from the north (360°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 2,300 ft | 5,673 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| DEN Denver, CO | destination | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 5,433 ft | 2:53 am MDT (08:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 8,207 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
SUN Hailey, ID
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KSUN 130915Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 02/02 A2993 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSUN
- the station, KSUN
- 130915Z
- observed 3:15 am MDT (09:15 UTC)
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 31006KT
- wind from the northwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN070
- a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- OVC090
- overcast at 9,000 feet
- 02/02
- temperature 2 °C (36 °F), dew point 2 °C (36 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
TAF KSUN 130520Z 1306/1412 30007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 BKN070 FM131800 14008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200 FM140300 31007KT P6SM FEW200 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 131300
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KSUN
- the station, KSUN
- 130520Z
- issued 11:20 pm MDT (05:20 UTC)
- 1306/1412 30007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 BKN070
- valid from Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC) to Wed 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet, a broken layer at 7,000 feet
- FM131800 14008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
- from Tue 12:00 pm MDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- FM140300 31007KT P6SM FEW200 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 131300
- from Tue 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet, amd, ltd, to, cld, vis, and, wind, til, 131300
PIH Pocatello, ID
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KPIH 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN019 OVC041 06/05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00610050 51005 $
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KPIH
- the station, KPIH
- 130853Z
- observed 08:53 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN019
- a broken layer at 1,900 feet
- OVC041
- overcast at 4,100 feet
- 06/05
- temperature 6 °C (43 °F), dew point 5 °C (41 °F)
- A2989
- altimeter setting 29.89 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP117
- sea-level pressure 1011.7 hPa
- T00610050
- temperature 6.1 °C (43 °F), dew point 5 °C (41 °F)
- 51005
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then steady, change 0.5 hPa
- $
- the station needs maintenance
TAF KPIH 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB06KT 6SM -RA BR OVC025 FM131700 25010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC040 FM132200 24010KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN080
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KPIH
- the station, KPIH
- 130520Z
- issued 05:20 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 VRB06KT 6SM -RA BR OVC025
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 2,500 feet
- FM131700 25010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC040
- from Tue 17:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 4,000 feet
- FM132200 24010KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN080
- from Tue 22:00 UTC: wind from the west-southwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
AFO Afton, WY
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KAFO 130855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC012 04/03 A2990 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KAFO
- the station, KAFO
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC012
- overcast at 1,200 feet
- 04/03
- temperature 4 °C (39 °F), dew point 3 °C (37 °F)
- A2990
- altimeter setting 29.90 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
RKS Rock Springs, WY
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KRKS 130854Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE0759 SLP083 P0000 60001 T00560033 55000
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KRKS
- the station, KRKS
- 130854Z
- observed 08:54 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 20007KT
- wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- CLR
- clear skies
- 06/03
- temperature 6 °C (43 °F), dew point 3 °C (37 °F)
- A2989
- altimeter setting 29.89 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- RAE0759
- rain ended 07:59 UTC
- SLP083
- sea-level pressure 1008.3 hPa
- P0000
- a trace of precipitation in the last hour
- 60001
- 0.01 inches of precipitation in the last three or six hours
- T00560033
- temperature 5.6 °C (42 °F), dew point 3.3 °C (38 °F)
- 55000
- pressure in the last three hours falling, then rising, change 0.0 hPa
TAF KRKS 130526Z 1306/1406 16012G20KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC035 FM130900 19008KT P6SM OVC035 FM131800 19015G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 PROB30 1320/1402 3SM SHRA BKN030 FM140200 10010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KRKS
- the station, KRKS
- 130526Z
- issued 05:26 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 16012G20KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC035
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the south-southeast at 12 knots, gusting to 20, visibility 6 miles, light rain, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- FM130900 19008KT P6SM OVC035
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the south at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 3,500 feet
- FM131800 19015G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
- from Tue 18:00 UTC: wind from the south at 15 knots, gusting to 25, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, overcast at 5,000 feet
- PROB30 1320/1402 3SM SHRA BKN030
- a 30% chance from Tue 20:00 UTC to Wed 02:00 UTC: visibility 3 miles, rain showers, a broken layer at 3,000 feet
- FM140200 10010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
- from Wed 02:00 UTC: wind from the east at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
DWX Dixon, WY
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KDWX 130855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT040 SCT048 BKN060 07/06 A2997 RMK AO2 T00720061
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDWX
- the station, KDWX
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- SCT040
- scattered clouds at 4,000 feet
- SCT048
- scattered clouds at 4,800 feet
- BKN060
- a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- 07/06
- temperature 7 °C (45 °F), dew point 6 °C (43 °F)
- A2997
- altimeter setting 29.97 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T00720061
- temperature 7.2 °C (45 °F), dew point 6.1 °C (43 °F)
SBS Steamboat Springs, CO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KSBS 130915Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN048 BKN060 OVC075 08/06 A2996 RMK AO1 T00830062
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KSBS
- the station, KSBS
- 130915Z
- observed 09:15 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 02003KT
- wind from the north-northeast at 3 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- BKN048
- a broken layer at 4,800 feet
- BKN060
- a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- OVC075
- overcast at 7,500 feet
- 08/06
- temperature 8 °C (46 °F), dew point 6 °C (43 °F)
- A2996
- altimeter setting 29.96 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO1
- automated station without a precipitation sensor (it cannot tell rain from snow)
- T00830062
- temperature 8.3 °C (47 °F), dew point 6.2 °C (43 °F)
GNB Granby, CO
the observation as issued, and in English
METAR KGNB 130855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 07/00 A3004 RMK AO2 T00671002
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KGNB
- the station, KGNB
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 00000KT
- wind calm
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC090
- overcast at 9,000 feet
- 07/00
- temperature 7 °C (45 °F), dew point 0 °C (32 °F)
- A3004
- altimeter setting 30.04 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- T00671002
- temperature 6.7 °C (44 °F), dew point -0.2 °C (32 °F)
BJC Denver, CO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KBJC 130855Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM OVC023 11/07 A2995 RMK AO2
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KBJC
- the station, KBJC
- 130855Z
- observed 08:55 UTC on the 13th
- AUTO
- fully automated report, nobody checked it
- 36009KT
- wind from the north at 9 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC023
- overcast at 2,300 feet
- 11/07
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 7 °C (45 °F)
- A2995
- altimeter setting 29.95 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
TAF KBJC 130534Z 1306/1406 35009KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 FM130900 02008KT P6SM BKN010 BKN040 TEMPO 1311/1315 5SM BR BKN007 FM131600 02007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1322/1404 VRB10G18KT -SHRA BKN040 FM140400 04007KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1404/1406 -SHRA BKN030
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KBJC
- the station, KBJC
- 130534Z
- issued 05:34 UTC on the 13th
- 1306/1406 35009KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050
- valid from Tue 06:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 3,000 feet, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- FM130900 02008KT P6SM BKN010 BKN040
- from Tue 09:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- TEMPO 1311/1315 5SM BR BKN007
- at times from Tue 11:00 UTC to Tue 15:00 UTC: visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 700 feet
- FM131600 02007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060
- from Tue 16:00 UTC: wind from the north-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- PROB30 1322/1404 VRB10G18KT -SHRA BKN040
- a 30% chance from Tue 22:00 UTC to Wed 04:00 UTC: wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 18, light rain showers, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- FM140400 04007KT P6SM BKN040
- from Wed 04:00 UTC: wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- PROB30 1404/1406 -SHRA BKN030
- a 30% chance from Wed 04:00 UTC to Wed 06:00 UTC: light rain showers, a broken layer at 3,000 feet
DEN Denver, CO
the observation and the forecast as issued, and in English
METAR KDEN 130853Z 34006KT 10SM OVC011 11/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP065 T01110078 50003
- METAR
- a routine hourly observation
- KDEN
- the station, KDEN
- 130853Z
- observed 2:53 am MDT (08:53 UTC)
- 34006KT
- wind from the north-northwest at 6 knots
- 10SM
- visibility 10 miles
- OVC011
- overcast at 1,100 feet
- 11/08
- temperature 11 °C (52 °F), dew point 8 °C (46 °F)
- A2993
- altimeter setting 29.93 inches of mercury
- RMK
- remarks follow
- AO2
- automated station with a precipitation sensor
- SLP065
- sea-level pressure 1006.5 hPa
- T01110078
- temperature 11.1 °C (52 °F), dew point 7.8 °C (46 °F)
- 50003
- pressure in the last three hours rising, then falling, change 0.3 hPa
TAF KDEN 130830Z 1309/1412 34009KT P6SM BKN010 FM131100 02007KT P6SM BKN010 TEMPO 1311/1315 5SM BR BKN007 FM131700 05007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 FM132000 07011KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 PROB30 1400/1406 -SHRA BKN050 FM140600 05009KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
- TAF
- a terminal aerodrome forecast: the weather expected at the airport, usually for the next 24 or 30 hours
- KDEN
- the station, KDEN
- 130830Z
- issued 2:30 am MDT (08:30 UTC)
- 1309/1412 34009KT P6SM BKN010
- valid from Tue 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC) to Wed 6:00 am MDT (12:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- FM131100 02007KT P6SM BKN010
- from Tue 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- TEMPO 1311/1315 5SM BR BKN007
- at times from Tue 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) to Tue 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 700 feet
- FM131700 05007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
- from Tue 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- FM132000 07011KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
- from Tue 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- PROB30 1400/1406 -SHRA BKN050
- a 30% chance from Tue 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) to Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- FM140600 05009KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
- from Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, vcsh, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
At DEN when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:14 am MDT (13:14 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet marginal VFR
At times between Tue 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) and 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 700 feet IFR
The whole forecast for DEN
- From Tue 3:00 am MDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- From Tue 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 1,000 feet
- At times between Tue 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) and 9:00 am MDT (15:00 UTC): visibility 5 miles, mist, a broken layer at 700 feet
- From Tue 11:00 am MDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, a broken layer at 4,000 feet
- From Tue 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC): wind from the east-northeast at 11 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet, scattered clouds at 10,000 feet
- 30% chance between Tue 6:00 pm MDT (00:00 UTC) and 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): light rain showers, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
- From Wed 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, showers nearby, a broken layer at 5,000 feet
The forecast for SUN, the departure
- From Tue 12:00 am MDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet and more above
- From Tue 12:00 pm MDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 8,000 feet, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Tue 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
DEN: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KDEN 130830Z 1309/1412 34009KT P6SM BKN010 FM131100 02007KT P6SM BKN010 TEMPO 1311/1315 5SM BR BKN007 FM131700 05007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 FM132000 07011KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 PROB30 1400/1406 -SHRA BKN050 FM140600 05009KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
SUN: the forecast as issued, and in English
TAF KSUN 130520Z 1306/1412 30007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 BKN070 FM131800 14008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200 FM140300 31007KT P6SM FEW200 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 131300
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
No temporary flight restriction on or near this route right now.
Notices to air missions closures and things out of service at both ends; airspace, navigation aids and obstructions near the line
SUN: 1 notice in force. all of them, grouped →
DEN: 54 notices in force, 2 starting within a week. runway 07/25 closed runway 16R/34L closed all of them, grouped →
- closed Taxiway CC between Gate C43 and Gate C57 closed until Wed 14 Oct, 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) · DEN 10/254
as issued
!DEN 10/254 DEN TWY CC BTN GATE C43 AND GATE C57 CLSD 2610130508-2610141100
- closed Taxiway B, B2, B3, B7, B8, B9, B10, taxiway B4 between Deice PAD WA south Access and runway 07/25, taxiway G between taxiway AA and approach end runway 25 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) · DEN 10/253
as issued
!DEN 10/253 DEN TWY B, B2, B3, B7, B8, B9, B10, TWY B4 BTN DEICE PAD WA SOUTH ACCESS AND RWY 07/25, TWY G BTN TWY AA AND APCH END RWY 25 CLSD 2610130445-2610131100
- closed Runway 07/25 closed until Tue 13 Oct, 5:00 am MDT (11:00 UTC) · DEN 10/252
as issued
!DEN 10/252 DEN RWY 07/25 CLSD 2610130444-2610131100
- closed Taxiway D, D2, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9, D11, D12, taxiway WA between Deice PAD WA and approach end runway 34L, taxiway WB between runway 16R/34L and taxiway F, taxiway WC between runway 16R/34L and runway 16L/34R, taxiway WD between runway 16R/34L and runway 16L/34R, taxiway WE between approach end runway 16R and runway 16L/34R closed until Wed 4 Nov, 4:00 pm MST (23:00 UTC) · DEN 09/836
as issued
!DEN 09/836 DEN TWY D, D2, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9, D11, D12, TWY WA BTN DEICE PAD WA AND APCH END RWY 34L, TWY WB BTN RWY 16R/34L AND TWY F, TWY WC BTN RWY 16R/34L AND RWY 16L/34R, TWY WD BTN RWY 16R/34L AND RWY 16L/34R, TWY WE BTN APCH END RWY 16R AND RWY 16L/34R CLSD 2609301400-2611042300
Airports along the way: BJC runway 12R/30L closed
33 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 NDB beacon out of service until Fri 5 Feb, 2:11 pm MST (21:11 UTC), estimated · 10 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · HLE 08/004
as issued
!SUN 08/004 HLE NAV NDB U/S 2608051156-2702052111EST
- Navigation aid DME out of service until further notice · 10 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · HLE 10/023
as issued
!SUN 10/023 HLE NAV DME U/S 2510080420-PERM
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1226605) 42°57′N 112°30′W (5.3 nautical miles northeast PIH) 4715.9FT (255.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 29 Dec, 12:55 pm MST (19:55 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · PIH 09/101
as issued
!PIH 09/101 PIH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1226605) 425746.70N1123001.90W (5.3NM NE PIH) 4715.9FT (255.9FT AGL) U/S 2609292028-2612291955
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1226622) 42°57′N 112°29′W (5.3 nautical miles northeast PIH) 4715.9FT (255.9FT above ground level) out of service until Tue 29 Dec, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 89 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · PIH 09/100
as issued
!PIH 09/100 PIH OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1226622) 425744.70N1122950.90W (5.3NM NE PIH) 4715.9FT (255.9FT AGL) U/S 2609292027-2612292359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASN 2025-ANM-48-OE) 42°36′N 112°00′W (8.8 nautical miles southwest U51) 6,231 ft (63 ft above ground level) out of service until Sun 1 Nov, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 118 nm along the route, 9 nm off the line · U51 08/015
as issued
!BOI 08/015 U51 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-ANM-48-OE) 423646N1120008W (8.8NM SW U51) 6231FT (63FT AGL) U/S 2608021639-2611012359
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1241728) 42°38′N 111°36′W (1.4 nautical miles west U78) 6073.2FT (326.1FT above ground level) out of service until Mon 4 Jan, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 128 nm along the route, 2 nm off the line · U78 03/092
as issued
!BOI 03/092 U78 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1241728) 423838.60N1113644.10W (1.4NM W U78) 6073.2FT (326.1FT AGL) U/S 2603071059-2701042359
- Navigation aid ILS runway 10 out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 365 nm along the route, 25 nm off the line · HDN 10/007
as issued
!HDN 10/007 HDN NAV ILS RWY 10 U/S 2610060558-2610302000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1307901) 40°26′N 106°08′W (19.6 nautical miles south 33V) 9,058 ft (260 ft above ground level) out of service until Thu 19 Nov, 1:28 pm MST (20:28 UTC), estimated · 404 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · 33V 10/101
as issued
!DEN 10/101 33V OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1307901) 402620.00N1060834.10W (19.6NM S 33V) 9058FT (260FT AGL) U/S 2610051428-2611192028EST
- Navigation aid ILS runway 33 out of service until Fri 30 Oct, 5:55 pm MDT (23:55 UTC) · 454 nm along the route, 23 nm off the line · FNL 09/033
as issued
!FNL 09/033 FNL NAV ILS RWY 33 U/S 2609291656-2610302355
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1254146) 40°05′N 104°54′W (8.6 nautical miles northeast EIK) 6248.7FT (1158.8FT above ground level) out of service until Sat 30 Jan, 10:26 pm MST (05:26 UTC) · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · EIK 10/057
as issued
!DEN 10/057 EIK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1254146) 400559.00N1045404.00W (8.6NM NE EIK) 6248.7FT (1158.8FT AGL) U/S 2610030526-2701310526
- Navigation aid ILS runway 30R glide path out of service until Thu 29 Oct, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BJC 09/088
as issued
!BJC 09/088 BJC NAV ILS RWY 30R GP U/S 2609281822-2610292000EST
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1034537) 40°05′N 104°54′W (8.5 nautical miles northeast EIK) 6259.8FT (1169.9FT above ground level) out of service until Thu 12 Nov, 5:27 am MST (12:27 UTC) · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · EIK 09/778
as issued
!DEN 09/778 EIK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1034537) 400547.30N1045405.90W (8.5NM NE EIK) 6259.8FT (1169.9FT AGL) U/S 2609281227-2611121227
- Obstruction tower lights (ASR 1033682) 39°54′N 104°54′W (8.5 nautical miles southeast EIK) 5533.8FT (358.9FT above ground level) out of service until Fri 13 Nov, 5:05 am MST (12:05 UTC) · 473 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · EIK 09/800
as issued
!DEN 09/800 EIK OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1033682) 395441.00N1045454.00W (8.5NM SE EIK) 5533.8FT (358.9FT AGL) U/S 2609291206-2611131205
- Navigation aid TACAN out of service until Wed 14 Oct, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 483 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · FQF 10/182
as issued
!DEN 10/182 FQF NAV TACAN U/S 2610082157-2610142000EST
- Obstruction crane (ASN 2026-ANM-422-NRA) 42°54′N 112°35′W (0.5 nautical miles east PIH) 4,665 ft (222 ft above ground level) flagged and lighted until Mon 14 Dec, 4:00 pm MST (23:00 UTC) · 79 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · PIH 09/020
as issued
!PIH 09/020 PIH OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ANM-422-NRA) 425430N1123503W (0.5NM E PIH) 4665FT (222FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD 2609141400-2612142300
- Obstruction crane (ASN 2026-ANM-423-NRA) 42°54′N 112°35′W (0.5 nautical miles ESE PIH) 4,690 ft (242 ft above ground level) flagged and lighted until Sat 31 Oct, 5:00 pm MDT (23:00 UTC) · 79 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · PIH 09/023
as issued
!PIH 09/023 PIH OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ANM-423-NRA) 425429N1123507W (0.5NM ESE PIH) 4690FT (242FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD 2609141400-2610312300
- Navigation aid VOR/DME not monitor until Fri 28 Jul 2028, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC), estimated · 375 nm along the route, 18 nm off the line · BQZ 06/582
as issued
!DEN 06/582 BQZ NAV VOR/DME NOT MNT 2606261020-2807282000EST
- Airspace numerous unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as.25 nautical miles radius of 40°06′N 105°17′W (4 nautical miles northwest BDU) the surface-699 ft above ground level until Thu 15 Oct, 11:00 pm MDT (05:00 UTC) · 454 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · BDU 09/806
as issued
!DEN 09/806 BDU AIRSPACE NUMEROUS UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS .25NM RADIUS OF 400607N1051705W (4NM NW BDU) SFC-699FT AGL 2609291451-2610160500
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as.3 nautical miles radius of 40°08′N 105°05′W (4.1 nautical miles southeast LMO) the surface-400 ft above ground level until Sat 27 Feb, 3:00 pm MST (22:00 UTC) · 454 nm along the route, 5 nm off the line · LMO 02/500
as issued
!DEN 02/500 LMO AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS .3NM RADIUS OF 400841N1050530W (4.1NM SE LMO) SFC-400FT AGL 2602272200-2702272200
- Airspace parachute jumping within an area defined as 2 nautical miles radius of BDU the surface-15,000 ft until Sat 9 Jan, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 454 nm along the route, 4 nm off the line · BDU 01/078
as issued
!DEN 01/078 BDU AIRSPACE PJE WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2NM RADIUS OF BDU SFC-15000FT 2601101700-2701092359
- Airspace parachute jumping within an area defined as 1 nautical miles radius of BJC140011.5 the surface-11,000 ft daily 5:00 pm MDT to 9:00 pm MDT until Thu 15 Oct, 9:00 pm MDT (03:00 UTC) · Daily:2300-0300~DLY 5:00 pm MDT to 9:00 pm MDT · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BJC 10/021
as issued
!BJC 10/021 BJC AIRSPACE PJE WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 1NM RADIUS OF BJC140011.5 SFC-11000FT DLY 2300-0300 2610052300-2610160300
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 2 nautical miles radius of 39°42′N 105°12′W (12.9 nautical miles southwest BJC) the surface-7,100 ft daily 8:00 am MDT to 3:00 pm MDT until Wed 21 Oct, 3:00 pm MDT (21:00 UTC) · Daily:1400-2100~DLY 8:00 am MDT to 3:00 pm MDT · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BJC 07/050
as issued
!BJC 07/050 BJC AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2NM RADIUS OF 394214N1051245W (12.9NM SW BJC) SFC-7100FT DLY 1400-2100 2607211400-2610212100
- Obstruction crane (ASN 2026-ANM-1460-OE) 39°58′N 105°01′W (2.2 nautical miles SSE EIK) 5,578 ft (140 ft above ground level) flagged and lighted until Mon 31 Jan 2028, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 464 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · EIK 05/368
as issued
!DEN 05/368 EIK OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ANM-1460-OE) 395830N1050159W (2.2NM SSE EIK) 5578FT (140FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD 2605141733-2801312359
- Airspace SEE EIK 03/830 numerous unmanned aircraft (drones) until Tue 9 Feb, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BJC 03/102
as issued
!BJC 03/102 BJC AIRSPACE SEE EIK 03/830 NUMEROUS UAS 2603261837-2702092359
- Airspace numerous unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 0.5 nautical miles radius of 39°57′N 105°02′W (3.6 nautical miles south EIK) the surface-400 ft above ground level until Tue 9 Feb, 4:59 pm MST (23:59 UTC) · on the line, 464 nm along · EIK 03/830
as issued
!DEN 03/830 EIK AIRSPACE NUMEROUS UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 0.5NM RADIUS OF 395739N1050213W (3.6NM S EIK) SFC-400FT AGL 2603261837-2702092359
- Airspace unmanned aircraft (drones) within an area defined as 2 nautical miles radius of 39°43′N 105°04′W (11.1 nautical miles SSE BJC) the surface-400 ft above ground level until Thu 31 Dec, 11:59 pm MST (06:59 UTC) · 464 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · BJC 02/014
as issued
!BJC 02/014 BJC AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2NM RADIUS OF 394331.60N1050455.10W (11.1NM SSE BJC) SFC-400FT AGL 2602161900-2701010659
- Navigation aid VORTAC not monitor until Fri 13 Nov, 1:00 pm MST (20:00 UTC), estimated · 483 nm along the route, 3 nm off the line · DVV 10/195
as issued
!DEN 10/195 DVV NAV VORTAC NOT MNT 2610090950-2611132000EST
- Navigation aid VORTAC not monitor until Mon 19 Oct, 2:00 pm MDT (20:00 UTC) · 483 nm along the route, 11 nm off the line · FQF 10/185
as issued
!DEN 10/185 FQF NAV VORTAC NOT MNT 2610090008-2610192000
- Obstruction RIG (ASN Unknown) 39°43′N 104°32′W (3.47 nautical miles south CFO) Unknown (116 ft above ground level) flagged and lighted until Mon 19 Oct, 5:30 pm MDT (23:30 UTC) · 483 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · CFO 10/003
as issued
!CFO 10/003 CFO OBST RIG (ASN UNKNOWN) 394336N1043250W (3.47NM S CFO) UNKNOWN (116FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD 2610081300-2610192330
- Obstruction RIG (ASN Unknown) 39°48′N 104°32′W (1.4 nautical miles north CFO) Unknown (104 ft above ground level) flagged and lighted until Fri 16 Oct, 5:30 pm MDT (23:30 UTC) · 483 nm along the route, 8 nm off the line · CFO 10/004
as issued
!CFO 10/004 CFO OBST RIG (ASN UNKNOWN) 394834N1043202W (1.4NM N CFO) UNKNOWN (104FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD 2610071300-2610162330
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 SUN 6:55 pm MDT (00:55 UTC), at DEN 6:21 pm MDT (00:21 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:48 pm MDT (00:48 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
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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: Friedman Memorial, Denver International.
