MC Ghee Tyson Airport to Rhode Island TF Green International TYS → PVD
686 nautical miles (789 statute miles) northeast on a straight line, true course 055°, about 061° magnetic at the departure end (variation 6W). At 120 knots that is 3 h 55 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 55-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:37 am EDT (11:37 UTC). Right now TYS is VFR, wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots; PVD is marginal VFR, 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: 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
- SIGMET E25E: thunderstorms (a convective SIGMET) up to 35,000 ft, moving from the southwest at 20 knots, until 4:55 am EDT (08:55 UTC). Over the route from 467 to 517 nm out.
as issued
WSUS31 KKCI 120655 MKCE WST 120655 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 25E VALID UNTIL 0855Z RI NY NJ PA DE MD AND MA RI NJ NY CT CSTL WTRS FROM 30SSE PVD-60SSE ACK-110SSE HTO-40N SBY-30SSW ETX-30SSE PVD AREA EMBD TS MOV FROM 24020KT. TOPS TO FL350.
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist), from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the whole route.
- AIRMET SIERRA 4E: mountains obscured by cloud (due to mountains obscured by clouds, precipitation, mist), from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the first 328 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, from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the route from 109 to 119 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 5W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft (due to mountain wave) up to 10,000 ft, from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the route from 149 to 288 nm out.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft, from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the last 408 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 2W: moderate turbulence below 18,000 ft up to 10,000 ft, from 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC). Over the last 60 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 TYS.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C560 at 13,000 ft, 5 nm northeast, 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC): moderate turbulence, overcast above 19,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the descent. 467 nm along the route, 5 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV 20 NW PHL/TM 0638/FL130 /TP C560/SK OVC190/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- 20 northwest phl
- Time
- 06:38 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C560
- Sky
- overcast from 19,000 ft
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- B737 at 800 ft, 19 nm southeast, 3:30 am EDT (07:30 UTC): remarks: bases 800 ft. 398 nm along the route, 19 nm southeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0730/FL008/TP B737/RM BASES 008
- Report
- a routine report filed through BWI
- Where
- over BWI
- Time
- 07:30 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B737
- Remarks
- bases 800 ft
- B763 at 800 ft, 10 nm south, 1:51 am EDT (05:51 UTC): a broken layer, remarks: bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500. 567 nm along the route, 10 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
JFK UA /OV JFK 2 MILES SOUTHEAST/TM 0551/FL008/TP B763/SK BKN/RM BASES AT 800 AND TOPS 1500
- Report
- a routine report filed through JFK
- Where
- jfk 2 miles southeast
- Time
- 05:51 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- B763
- Sky
- a broken layer
- Remarks
- bases at at 80,000 ft and tops 1500
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 8 forecast points nearest it (TYS, TRI, ROA, EKN, RIC, ACY, JFK, BDL). 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 11 kt | −9 kt | 129 kt | 5 h 19 min | 9:01 am EDT (13:01 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 300° at 16 kt | −8 kt | 12 °C | 128 kt | 5 h 22 min | 9:04 am EDT (13:04 UTC) |
| 7,500 ft | 300° at 18 kt | −9 kt | 10 °C | 129 kt | 5 h 19 min | 9:01 am EDT (13:01 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 290° at 18 kt | −11 kt | 7 °C | 131 kt | 5 h 14 min | 8:56 am EDT (12:56 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 280° at 18 kt | −13 kt | 4 °C | 133 kt | 5 h 09 min | 8:51 am EDT (12:51 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 280° at 20 kt | −15 kt | 0 °C | 135 kt | 5 h 05 min | 8:47 am EDT (12:47 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 280° at 22 kt | −17 kt | -4 °C | 137 kt | 5 h | 8:42 am EDT (12:42 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 280° at 24 kt | −19 kt | -8 °C | 139 kt | 4 h 56 min | 8:38 am EDT (12:38 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 280° at 25 kt | −19 kt | -9 °C | 139 kt | 4 h 56 min | 8:38 am EDT (12:38 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 260° at 31 kt | −27 kt | -20 °C | 147 kt | 4 h 40 min | 8:22 am EDT (12:22 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 250° at 45 kt | −43 kt | -32 °C | 163 kt | 4 h 13 min | 7:55 am EDT (11:55 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 56 kt | −55 kt | -39 °C | 175 kt | 3 h 55 min | 7:37 am EDT (11:37 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 48 kt | −46 kt | -49 °C | 166 kt | 4 h 08 min | 7:50 am EDT (11:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYS | used from 0 nm out; 25 nm from the line | 320/20 | 340/18 11° | 340/32 9° | 340/36 4° | 330/37 -7° | 330/38 -19° | 330/50 -34° | 330/53 -38° | 330/44 -48° |
| TRI | used from 50 nm out; 16 nm from the line | 330/22 11° | 330/29 7° | 330/32 3° | 330/36 -8° | 320/34 -19° | 320/36 -34° | 320/43 -39° | 320/46 -47° | |
| ROA | used from 149 nm out; 49 nm from the line | 310/29 | 330/31 13° | 340/28 7° | 330/25 3° | 310/32 -8° | 300/32 -22° | 290/32 -31° | 270/35 -38° | 270/32 -47° |
| EKN | used from 249 nm out; 45 nm from the line | 330/21 12° | 330/25 7° | 350/22 2° | 330/24 -10° | 310/27 -21° | 320/33 -35° | 290/31 -39° | 290/34 -47° | |
| RIC | used from 348 nm out; 101 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 398 nm out; 90 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° |
| JFK | used from 497 nm out; 40 nm from the line | 250/18 | 250/23 14° | 240/33 9° | 240/33 4° | 240/38 -10° | 240/45 -21° | 230/86 -32° | 230/102 -40° | 230/84 -51° |
| BDL | used from 597 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 120/24 | 290/23 12° | 280/21 8° | 250/36 3° | 250/41 -11° | 230/48 -21° | 230/78 -32° | 230/96 -41° | 230/86 -52° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYS Knoxville, TN | departure | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,100 feet | from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | 3,100 ft | 986 ft | 3:38 am EDT (07:38 UTC) |
| MOR Morristown, TN | 40 nm out, 3 nm west of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: mist | from the west (270°) at 4 knots | 3 mi | 400 ft | 1,312 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| TRI Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, TN | 89 nm out, 11 nm south of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,200 feet, a broken layer at 2,000 feet, overcast at 2,600 feet Weather: mist | from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots | 6 mi | 2,000 ft | 1,518 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| BLF Bluefield, WV | 159 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | low IFR Sky: overcast at 400 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots, gusting to 17 | 4 mi | 400 ft | 2,856 ft | 06:52 UTC |
| LWB Lewisburg, WV | 209 nm out, 7 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,900 feet | from the west (280°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | 1,900 ft | 2,301 ft | 05:55 UTC |
| LUA Luray, VA | 318 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 200 feet, a broken layer at 1,800 feet, overcast at 2,600 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,800 ft | 902 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| JYO Leesburg, VA | 368 nm out, 5 nm southwest of the line, tower | IFR Sky: overcast at 600 feet Weather: light rain | from the north-northwest (340°) at 14 knots | 10+ mi | 600 ft | 389 ft | 07:35 UTC |
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | 477 nm out, 16 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 600 feet, a broken layer at 1,300 feet, overcast at 2,800 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 11 knots | 5 mi | 1,300 ft | 35 ft | 07:17 UTC |
| EWR Newark, NJ | 547 nm out, 4 nm north of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 800 feet, overcast at 1,100 feet | from the north (010°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 1,100 ft | 17 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| LGA New York, NY | 567 nm out, 5 nm west of the line, tower | IFR Sky: a broken layer at 900 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet | from the north-northeast (020°) at 10 knots | 10+ mi | 900 ft | 20 ft | 06:51 UTC |
| GON Groton (New London), CT | 646 nm out, 9 nm southeast of the line, tower | marginal VFR Sky: a few clouds at 1,100 feet, overcast at 1,900 feet | from the north (360°) at 11 knots | 10+ mi | 1,900 ft | 9 ft | 06:56 UTC |
| PVD Providence, RI | destination | marginal VFR Sky: overcast at 1,000 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the north (010°) at 9 knots | 3 mi | 1,000 ft | 54 ft | 3:37 am EDT (07:37 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 2,856 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At PVD when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:37 am EDT (11:37 UTC)
Wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet IFR
The whole forecast for PVD
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 10 knots, visibility 3 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 12 knots, visibility 6 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 9 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm EDT (17:00 UTC): wind from the north at 7 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 7:00 pm EDT (23:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
The forecast for TYS, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the southwest at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet
- At times between Mon 5:00 am EDT (09:00 UTC) and 9:00 am EDT (13:00 UTC): a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the west-southwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8600 Sterling, VA, Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Local 5 nm from the route, 368 nm along the route · a VIP movement · today · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 11 nm from the route, 378 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8800 Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 14 nm from the route, 408 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZDC
- 5/2811 NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local 2 nm from the route, 557 nm along the route · security · until 20 October · ZNY
- 6/7153 North Sicuate, RI, Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC 6 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · until 12 October · ZBW
- 6/8802 Foxborough, MA, Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 22 nm from the route, at the destination end · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Saturday 17 October · ZBW
Daylight
Sunset at TYS 7:04 pm EDT (23:04 UTC), at PVD 6:09 pm EDT (22:09 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:37 pm EDT (22:37 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: MC Ghee Tyson Airport, Rhode Island TF Green International.