Tampa International to Trenton Mercer Airport TPA → TTN
831 nautical miles (957 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 025°, about 030° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 4 h 24 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 69-knot tailwind), arriving about 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now TPA is VFR, wind from the north (350°) at 3 knots; TTN is IFR, wind from the north (010°) at 9 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: 458 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 SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the last 158 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the last 109 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 13,000 ft. Over the last 89 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 TPA.
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 02:00–09:00 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 9 forecast points nearest it (PIE, JAX, SAV, CHS, FLO, ILM, RDU, RIC, ACY). 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 | 270° at 16 kt | −6 kt | 126 kt | 6 h 36 min | 5:42 am EDT (09:42 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 280° at 15 kt | −5 kt | 125 kt | 6 h 39 min | 5:45 am EDT (09:45 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 270° at 17 kt | −7 kt | 12 °C | 127 kt | 6 h 33 min | 5:39 am EDT (09:39 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 260° at 20 kt | −10 kt | 9 °C | 130 kt | 6 h 24 min | 5:30 am EDT (09:30 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 260° at 23 kt | −15 kt | 7 °C | 135 kt | 6 h 09 min | 5:15 am EDT (09:15 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 250° at 26 kt | −19 kt | 3 °C | 139 kt | 5 h 59 min | 5:05 am EDT (09:05 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 250° at 30 kt | −23 kt | -1 °C | 143 kt | 5 h 49 min | 4:55 am EDT (08:55 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 33 kt | −27 kt | -5 °C | 147 kt | 5 h 39 min | 4:45 am EDT (08:45 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 34 kt | −28 kt | -6 °C | 148 kt | 5 h 37 min | 4:43 am EDT (08:43 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 43 kt | −36 kt | -18 °C | 156 kt | 5 h 20 min | 4:26 am EDT (08:26 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 62 kt | −59 kt | -31 °C | 179 kt | 4 h 39 min | 3:45 am EDT (07:45 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 230° at 73 kt | −69 kt | -40 °C | 189 kt | 4 h 24 min | 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 60 kt | −56 kt | -51 °C | 176 kt | 4 h 43 min | 3:49 am EDT (07:49 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 06:00 UTC for use 02:00 to 09:00 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; 32 nm from the line | 350/6 | L/V 18° | 290/6 14° | 280/9 9° | 250/18 -6° | 250/23 -17° | 240/30 -31° | 220/31 -41° | 220/30 -52° |
| JAX | used from 99 nm out; 41 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| SAV | used from 198 nm out; 56 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| CHS | used from 297 nm out; 13 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| FLO | used from 346 nm out; 44 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| ILM | used from 445 nm out; 51 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| RDU | used from 495 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| RIC | used from 544 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| ACY | used from 693 nm out; 84 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA Tampa, FL | departure | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 20,000 feet, a broken layer at 25,000 feet | from the north (350°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | 25,000 ft | 26 ft | 10:53 pm EDT (02:53 UTC) |
| BKV Brooksville, FL | 30 nm out, 9 nm west of the line, tower | VFR | from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots | 10+ mi | none | 76 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| SGJ St Augustine, FL | 139 nm out, 6 nm southeast of the line, tower | reported, no category | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 9 ft | 02:56 UTC |
| FHB Fernandina Beach, FL | 168 nm out, 18 nm west of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | none | 15 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| CHS Charleston, SC | 327 nm out, 14 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 4,500 feet, a few clouds at 25,000 feet | from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 46 ft | 02:56 UTC |
| MYR Myrtle Beach, SC | 386 nm out, 15 nm east of the line, tower | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots, gusting to 14 | 10+ mi | none | 25 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| FAY Fayetteville, NC | 465 nm out, 19 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 12 knots | 10+ mi | none | 189 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| RWI Rocky Mount, NC | 525 nm out, 4 nm northeast of the line | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 3,700 feet, a broken layer at 5,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 5,000 ft | 157 ft | 02:53 UTC |
| RIC Richmond, VA | 633 nm out, 22 nm west of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 feet, a broken layer at 30,000 feet | from the west-southwest (250°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 30,000 ft | 167 ft | 02:54 UTC |
| ESN Easton, MD | 723 nm out, 8 nm northwest of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: a broken layer at 400 feet, overcast at 900 feet | from the east-southeast (120°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 400 ft | 72 ft | 02:55 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | 802 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north-northeast (030°) at 10 knots | 4 mi | 400 ft | 35 ft | 02:59 UTC |
| TTN Trenton, NJ | destination | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 600 feet, overcast at 1,300 feet Weather: light rain | from the north (010°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 212 ft | 10:53 pm EDT (02:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 212 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At TTN when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC)
Wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet IFR
The whole forecast for TTN
- From Sun 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind from the northeast at 8 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the north at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 500 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 2:00 pm EDT (18:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 10 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the west-northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for TPA, the departure
- From Sun 11:00 pm EDT (03:00 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 at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8389 Jacksonville, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 13 nm from the route, 139 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8902 MAYPORT, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 Local 6 nm from the route, 158 nm along the route · security · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 2 nm from the route, 455 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 19 nm from the route, 703 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 742 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, 742 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
Daylight
Sunset at TPA 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at TTN 6:24 pm EDT (22:24 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:51 pm EDT (22:51 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at TTN is before sunrise there (7:06 am EDT (11:06 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: Tampa International, Trenton Mercer Airport.