Cherry Capital Airport to Greenville Spartanburg International TVC → GSP
611 nautical miles (703 statute miles) south on a straight line, true course 164°, about 169° magnetic at the departure end (variation 5W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 49 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 40-knot tailwind), arriving about 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC). Right now TVC is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots; GSP is VFR, wind from the west (280°) at 5 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools. Airlines fly this pair: 2 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: low-level wind shear (due to air speed loss or gain of 20 knots or more below 2,000 ft above the ground). Over the first 39 nm of the route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist, fog). Over the route from 99 to 562 nm out.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, mist). Over the route from 424 to 572 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 6,000 ft. Over the last 99 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) from 29,000 ft to 40,000 ft. Over the last 79 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 TVC.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- B738 at 1,700 ft, 26 nm northeast, 2:20 am EDT (06:20 UTC): overcast from 1,700 ft to 2,000 ft, remarks: during the descent. 207 nm along the route, 26 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0620/FL017/TP B738/SK OVC017-TOP020/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through TOL
- Where
- over KTOL
- Time
- 06:20 UTC
- Height
- at 1,700 ft
- Aircraft
- B738
- Sky
- overcast from 1,700 ft, tops 2,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent
- A21N at 33,000 ft, 5 nm west, 4:07 am EDT (08:07 UTC): light chop turbulence. 276 nm along the route, 5 nm west of the line.
as filed, and in English
DAY UA /OV ROD/TM 0807/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL LT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through DAY
- Where
- over ROD
- Time
- 08:07 UTC
- Height
- at 33,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Turbulence
- occasional lt chop
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 8 forecast points nearest it (TVC, MKG, FWA, CMH, CVG, CRW, TRI, 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 | 290° at 18 kt | −12 kt | 132 kt | 4 h 38 min | 9:44 am EDT (13:44 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 320° at 19 kt | −16 kt | 11 °C | 136 kt | 4 h 30 min | 9:36 am EDT (13:36 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 320° at 19 kt | −18 kt | 12 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 26 min | 9:32 am EDT (13:32 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 320° at 19 kt | −18 kt | 8 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 26 min | 9:32 am EDT (13:32 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 320° at 21 kt | −18 kt | 5 °C | 138 kt | 4 h 26 min | 9:32 am EDT (13:32 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 310° at 23 kt | −20 kt | 1 °C | 140 kt | 4 h 22 min | 9:28 am EDT (13:28 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 310° at 26 kt | −23 kt | -3 °C | 143 kt | 4 h 16 min | 9:22 am EDT (13:22 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 310° at 29 kt | −25 kt | -7 °C | 145 kt | 4 h 13 min | 9:19 am EDT (13:19 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 310° at 30 kt | −25 kt | -8 °C | 145 kt | 4 h 13 min | 9:19 am EDT (13:19 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 310° at 33 kt | −27 kt | -20 °C | 147 kt | 4 h 09 min | 9:15 am EDT (13:15 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 310° at 39 kt | −34 kt | -34 °C | 154 kt | 3 h 58 min | 9:04 am EDT (13:04 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 310° at 47 kt | −40 kt | -44 °C | 160 kt | 3 h 49 min | 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 310° at 51 kt | −39 kt | -51 °C | 159 kt | 3 h 51 min | 8:57 am EDT (12:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVC | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 270/31 | 280/23 15° | 260/22 8° | 260/29 4° | 280/29 -11° | 280/42 -21° | 270/42 -36° | 270/54 -47° | 290/67 -51° |
| MKG | used from 49 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 260/28 | 260/18 15° | 250/16 9° | 260/22 4° | 280/31 -9° | 270/35 -21° | 270/44 -35° | 270/42 -45° | 290/61 -51° |
| FWA | used from 148 nm out; 67 nm from the line | 270/20 | 300/16 15° | 290/14 10° | 280/17 3° | 290/25 -7° | 280/30 -19° | 280/34 -35° | 290/48 -44° | 300/64 -52° |
| CMH | used from 246 nm out; 55 nm from the line | 320/12 | 340/26 15° | 340/22 9° | 320/24 3° | 320/32 -7° | 320/36 -20° | 330/42 -35° | 320/59 -44° | 320/57 -50° |
| CVG | used from 345 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 300/19 | 310/23 15° | 320/20 9° | 310/18 3° | 300/26 -6° | 290/36 -19° | 310/32 -34° | 310/53 -43° | 310/61 -51° |
| CRW | used from 394 nm out; 78 nm from the line | 320/17 | 340/23 12° | 340/32 8° | 340/35 4° | 330/40 -7° | 340/45 -20° | 340/57 -34° | 340/64 -42° | 320/38 -50° |
| TRI | used from 443 nm out; 50 nm from the line | 340/25 11° | 350/37 9° | 350/34 6° | 340/39 -7° | 340/43 -19° | 340/55 -32° | 330/58 -42° | 320/37 -50° | |
| GSP | used from 542 nm out; 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVC Traverse City, MI | departure | VFR | from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 623 ft | 4:53 am EDT (08:53 UTC) |
| CAD Cadillac, MI | 30 nm out, 1 nm northwest of the line | VFR | from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,306 ft | 08:55 UTC |
| AMN Alma, MI | 89 nm out, 15 nm east of the line | VFR | from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots | 8 mi | none | 754 ft | 08:56 UTC |
| JXN Jackson, MI | 158 nm out, 7 nm northeast of the line, tower | VFR | from the south (180°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 1,000 ft | 08:56 UTC |
| DFI Defiance, OH | 207 nm out, 7 nm southwest of the line | low IFR Sky: sky obscured at 200 feet Weather: fog | from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 706 ft | 08:53 UTC |
| DAY Dayton, OH | 296 nm out, 19 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: mist | from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots | 1 mi | 200 ft | 1,009 ft | 08:59 UTC |
| ILN Wilmington, OH | 325 nm out, 8 nm southwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet | from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots | 9 mi | 600 ft | 1,076 ft | 08:54 UTC |
| SYM Morehead, KY | 404 nm out, 16 nm west of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 300 feet Weather: light rain | variable at 5 knots | 1.5 mi | 300 ft | 1,028 ft | 23:22 UTC |
| CPF Hazard, KY | 453 nm out, 13 nm west of the line | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 700 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet | calm | 7 mi | 700 ft | 1,256 ft | 09:15 UTC |
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 512 nm out, 14 nm east of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,200 feet Weather: mist | from the west (270°) at 6 knots | 6 mi | 1,200 ft | 1,518 ft | 09:00 UTC |
| AVL Asheville, NC | 572 nm out, 9 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 feet, scattered clouds at 2,900 feet | from the north (350°) at 6 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 2,163 ft | 08:54 UTC |
| GSP Greer, SC | destination | VFR | from the west (280°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 963 ft | 4:53 am EDT (08:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,163 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, 8:55 am EDT (12:55 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 6 knots, 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 TVC, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 6 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the south-southwest at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 20,000 feet
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 16,000 feet
- From Tue 12:00 am EDT (04:00 UTC): wind calm, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, a broken layer at 8,000 feet
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 TVC 7:03 pm EDT (23:03 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: Cherry Capital Airport, Greenville Spartanburg International.