Yakutat Airport to Wrangell Airport YAK → WRG
294 nautical miles (338 statute miles) southeast on a straight line, true course 125°, about 105° magnetic at the departure end (variation 20E). At 120 knots that is 1 h 48 min at the quickest height in today's winds (34,000 ft, a 44-knot tailwind), arriving about 7:50 pm AKDT (03:50 UTC), after sunset at the destination. Right now YAK is marginal VFR, wind from the east (080°) at 5 knots; WRG is VFR, wind calm. 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: 4 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
No SIGMET or AIRMET covers any part of this route right now.
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 YAK.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- LJ45 at 3,000 ft, 40 nm northeast, 5:03 pm AKDT (01:03 UTC): light rime icing above 6,000 ft, overcast from 7,500 ft to 10,000 ft, remarks: during the descent runway 08 ais at 3,000 ft top 12,500 ft akfss. 167 nm along the route, 40 nm northeast of the line.
as filed, and in English
JNU UA /OV JNU /TM 0103 /FL030 /TP LJ45 /SK OVC075-TOP100 /IC LGT RIME ABV 060 /RM DURD RWY 08 AIS 030 TOP 125 AKFSS
- Report
- a routine report filed through JNU
- Where
- over JNU
- Time
- 01:03 UTC
- Height
- at 3,000 ft
- Aircraft
- LJ45
- Sky
- overcast from 7,500 ft, tops 10,000 ft
- Icing
- light rime above 6,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the descent runway 08 ais at 3,000 ft top 12,500 ft akfss
- BE20 at 8,000 ft, 48 nm southwest, 4:35 pm AKDT (00:35 UTC): light icing from 8,000 ft to 14,000 ft, -8 °C, remarks: during the climb IMC180 zan. 206 nm along the route, 48 nm southwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
SIT UA /OV BKA100010/TM 0035/FL080/TP BE20/TA M08/IC LGT MX 080-140/RM DURC IMC180 /ZAN/
- Report
- a routine report filed through SIT
- Where
- 10 nm east (100°) of BKA
- Time
- 00:35 UTC
- Height
- at 8,000 ft
- Aircraft
- BE20
- Temperature
- −8 °C
- Icing
- light mixed from 8,000 ft to 14,000 ft
- Remarks
- during the climb IMC180 zan
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 20:00–03:00 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 2 forecast points nearest it (YAK, JNU). 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 | 170° at 19 kt | +13 kt | 107 kt | 2 h 45 min | 8:47 pm AKDT (04:47 UTC) | |
| 5,500 ft | 210° at 19 kt | +3 kt | 117 kt | 2 h 31 min | 8:33 pm AKDT (04:33 UTC) | |
| 7,500 ft | 230° at 24 kt | −3 kt | -4 °C | 123 kt | 2 h 23 min | 8:25 pm AKDT (04:25 UTC) |
| 9,500 ft | 230° at 29 kt | −8 kt | -6 °C | 128 kt | 2 h 18 min | 8:20 pm AKDT (04:20 UTC) |
| 11,500 ft | 230° at 35 kt | −10 kt | -10 °C | 130 kt | 2 h 16 min | 8:18 pm AKDT (04:18 UTC) |
| 13,500 ft | 240° at 42 kt | −14 kt | -13 °C | 134 kt | 2 h 12 min | 8:14 pm AKDT (04:14 UTC) |
| 15,500 ft | 240° at 49 kt | −19 kt | -17 °C | 139 kt | 2 h 07 min | 8:09 pm AKDT (04:09 UTC) |
| 17,500 ft | 240° at 56 kt | −24 kt | -19 °C | 144 kt | 2 h 02 min | 8:04 pm AKDT (04:04 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 58 kt | −25 kt | -20 °C | 145 kt | 2 h 02 min | 8:04 pm AKDT (04:04 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 79 kt | −26 kt | -30 °C | 146 kt | 2 h 01 min | 8:03 pm AKDT (04:03 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 240° at 89 kt | −29 kt | -44 °C | 149 kt | 1 h 58 min | 8:00 pm AKDT (04:00 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 250° at 91 kt | −44 kt | -51 °C | 164 kt | 1 h 48 min | 7:50 pm AKDT (03:50 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 250° at 77 kt | −37 kt | -51 °C | 157 kt | 1 h 52 min | 7:54 pm AKDT (03:54 UTC) |
Based on data from the 11th at 18:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 00:00 UTC for use 20:00 to 03:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAK | used from 0 nm out; 24 nm from the line | 190/26 | 230/18 -2° | 210/22 -8° | 220/33 -13° | 230/58 -25° | 230/85 -34° | 230/101 -46° | 240/97 -49° | 240/84 -48° |
| JNU | used from 98 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 150/18 | 210/22 -3° | 240/32 -4° | 240/39 -10° | 250/59 -18° | 240/76 -28° | 240/83 -43° | 250/89 -52° | 250/74 -53° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAK Yakutat, AK | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,700 feet, a broken layer at 2,300 feet, a broken layer at 3,200 feet | from the east (080°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | 2,300 ft | 39 ft | 5:53 pm AKDT (01:53 UTC) |
| ELV Elfin Cove, AK | 127 nm out, 3 nm south of the line | no report just now | 0 ft | ||||
| AGN Angoon, AK | 196 nm out, 3 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: overcast at 3,100 feet Weather: light rain | calm | 10+ mi | 3,100 ft | 0 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| AFE Kake, AK | 235 nm out, 11 nm southwest of the line | marginal VFR Sky: a broken layer at 2,800 feet, overcast at 3,700 feet Weather: rain | from the east (100°) at 7 knots | 9 mi | 2,800 ft | 171 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| PSG Petersburg, AK | 265 nm out, 3 nm east of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,500 feet, overcast at 5,500 feet Weather: rain | variable at 4 knots | 8 mi | 4,500 ft | 113 ft | 01:56 UTC |
| WRG Wrangell, AK | destination | VFR Sky: overcast at 5,500 feet Weather: light rain | calm | 10+ mi | 5,500 ft | 44 ft | 5:56 pm AKDT (01:56 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 171 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At WRG when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 7:50 pm AKDT (03:50 UTC)
Wind from the east-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 6,000 feet VFR
30% chance between Sun 7:00 pm AKDT (03:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm AKDT (07:00 UTC): visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, a broken layer at 3,500 feet VFR
The whole forecast for WRG
- From Sun 4:00 pm AKDT (00:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a broken layer at 6,000 feet
- From Sun 7:00 pm AKDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the east-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, overcast at 6,000 feet
- 30% chance between Sun 7:00 pm AKDT (03:00 UTC) and 11:00 pm AKDT (07:00 UTC): visibility more than 6 miles, light rain, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 am AKDT (09:00 UTC): wind from the east at 7 knots, visibility 6 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 2,500 feet
The forecast for YAK, the departure
- From Sun 4:00 pm AKDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 15 knots, gusting to 30, visibility 5 miles, light rain, mist, overcast at 700 feet
- From Sun 7:00 pm AKDT (03:00 UTC): wind from the south-southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 700 feet, a broken layer at 1,500 feet and more above
- At times between Mon 1:00 am AKDT (09:00 UTC) and 4:00 am AKDT (12:00 UTC): visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, a broken layer at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 7:00 am AKDT (15:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility 6 miles, light rain showers, mist, a broken layer at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 feet
- From Mon 1:00 pm AKDT (21:00 UTC): wind from the southeast at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, light rain showers, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast at 3,500 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 YAK 6:19 pm AKDT (02:19 UTC), at WRG 5:55 pm AKDT (01:55 UTC) (civil twilight ends 6:33 pm AKDT (02:33 UTC)). At 120 knots the arrival at WRG is after sunset there (5:58 pm AKDT (01:58 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: Yakutat Airport, Wrangell Airport.