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Montgomery County Airpark to Monmouth Executive Airport
132 nm
Distance
1h 18m
Enroute
48°
Course
Advisory Only: This is an AI-generated advisory tool, not a certified flight planning service. Always verify data with official sources (1800wxbrief.com, ForeFlight, or FSS). The pilot in command is solely responsible for all go/no-go decisions.
Go / No-Go Recommendation
AI Recommendation
Confidence
VFR conditions along entire route. Winds are moderate and favoring the route. Ceilings are well above VFR minimums at all stations. Visibility unrestricted. No active TFRs along the route corridor.
Factors
- All stations reporting VFR or better
- Winds 270 at 8-12kt, light turbulence possible below 4,500 MSL
- Ceilings 5,500+ along entire route
- Visibility 10+ SM everywhere
- No active TFRs along route
- DC SFRA procedures required at departure
Route Map
Briefing Narrative
Good morning. Today's route from Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) to Monmouth Executive (KBLM) is 132 nautical miles on a magnetic course of 048 degrees. At your cruise speed of 110 KTAS, expect approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes enroute.
Weather Summary: VFR conditions prevail along the entire route. A high pressure system centered over the mid-Atlantic is producing clear skies with scattered clouds above 5,500 feet. Winds are from the west-northwest at 8-12 knots across all stations, providing a slight quartering headwind for most of the route. Temperatures are seasonal at 17-20C with dewpoint spreads of 11-15 degrees, so fog is not a factor.
Key Considerations:
1. DC SFRA Departure: KGAI is inside the DC Special Flight Rules Area. You must file an SFRA flight plan via 1800wxbrief.com and receive a discrete transponder code before starting your engine. Contact Potomac Approach on 120.65 for departure clearance.
2. BWI Class B Transition: After departing the SFRA eastbound, you'll fly beneath the BWI Class B shelf. The floor is 3,500 MSL on your route segment. Plan to cruise at 3,000 MSL through this area, or request Class B clearance if conditions warrant climbing higher.
3. Philadelphia Bravo Avoidance: The route is planned to pass east of the PHL Class B through the South Jersey VFR corridor. Stay east of the Bravo boundary and monitor PHL Approach on 128.4.
4. Monmouth Arrival: Contact Monmouth Tower on 126.7 about 15nm out. Expect runway 32 given the current westerly winds.
This is a straightforward VFR cross-country with good weather. The main complexity is the SFRA departure procedure and navigating between the BWI and PHL Class B airspaces. Take your time with the SFRA checklist and enjoy the flight.
Weather Along Route
KGAI
Montgomery County Airpark
Wind
270@8kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
Temp / Dew
18°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Obs: 02:53 PM UTC
KGAI 011453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM FEW055 SCT080 18/07 A3012 RMK AO2
TAF
TAF KGAI 011130Z 0112/0212 27010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT080 FM012000 30008KT P6SM SCT060
KBWI
Baltimore/Washington Intl
Wind
280@10kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Temp / Dew
19°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Obs: 02:54 PM UTC
KBWI 011454Z 28010KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 19/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP198
KPHL
Philadelphia Intl
Wind
270@12kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
Temp / Dew
20°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Obs: 02:54 PM UTC
KPHL 011454Z 27012KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 20/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP195
KBLM
Monmouth Executive
Wind
250@9kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
6,500 ft AGL
Temp / Dew
17°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Obs: 02:53 PM UTC
KBLM 011453Z 25009KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 17/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205
TAF
TAF KBLM 011130Z 0112/0212 25010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 FM012100 28007KT P6SM FEW060
Airspace Transitions
DC SFRA / FRZ
EXITINGSFC — 18,000 MSL / Potomac TRACON
DEPARTURE: You are inside the DC SFRA. File your SFRA flight plan via 1800wxbrief.com, obtain discrete squawk code, and establish two-way radio contact with Potomac Approach (120.65) before takeoff. Remain below Class B floor of 4,000 MSL until cleared.
Baltimore Class B
TRANSITING3,500 MSL — 10,000 MSL / Potomac TRACON
BWI TRANSITION: Class B shelf floor is 3,500 MSL on this segment. Plan to fly at 3,000 MSL to remain below the shelf. If you need to climb above 3,500, request Class B clearance from Potomac Approach on 120.65. Traffic will be heavy with BWI arrivals/departures.
Class E (Delaware)
ENTERING700 MSL — 18,000 MSL
DELAWARE CROSSING: Open Class E airspace. No clearance required for VFR. Good visual checkpoint at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Cruise at 4,500 MSL for eastbound VFR hemispheric altitude rule (odd + 500).
Philadelphia Class B
TRANSITING2,500 MSL — 10,000 MSL / Philadelphia TRACON
PHL AVOIDANCE: Route passes east of the Philadelphia Class B outer ring. The floor here is 2,500 MSL. Stay east of the Bravo boundary using the South Jersey VFR corridor. Monitor PHL Approach on 128.4 for traffic advisories. Do NOT enter Bravo without explicit clearance.
Monmouth Class D
ENTERINGSFC — 2,700 MSL / Monmouth Tower
ARRIVAL: Monmouth Class D is active when the tower is open (0700-2100 local). Contact Monmouth Tower on 126.7 approximately 15nm out. Expect runway 32 for landing with the current westerly winds. Be aware of NY TRACON traffic to the north. If arriving after tower closes, Class D reverts to Class E - use CTAF 126.7.
Divert Options
KILG
VFRWilmington Airport
Distance
18 nm
Bearing
195°
Full services, fuel available. Class D airspace, tower active.
Rwy 1/19 — 7,012 ft, Asphalt
KVAY
VFRSouth Jersey Regional
Distance
12 nm
Bearing
270°
Uncontrolled field, fuel available. Easy access from route.
Rwy 10/28 — 5,998 ft, Asphalt
KWRI
VFRMcGuire AFB / Joint Base MDL
Distance
22 nm
Bearing
315°
Military field - civilian emergency use only. PPR required for non-emergency.
Rwy 6/24 — 9,898 ft, Concrete
Advisory Only: This is an AI-generated advisory tool, not a certified flight planning service. Always verify data with official sources (1800wxbrief.com, ForeFlight, or FSS). The pilot in command is solely responsible for all go/no-go decisions.
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