Monday, August 18th, 2025 22:03 Z

Aerial Reconnaissance in the North Atlantic Basin

Map updated with new data on August 18, 2025 22:03 Z. Map has most recent aircraft positions available.   Map: Large | None


Atlantic recon in the last thirty minutes...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Miss.
#18
Erin (05L) - NOAA9

High Density (8), Dropsonde (<1)

Geopotential Height: 14,142 meters (46,398 feet)
Static Air Pressure: 155.7 mb
Location: 291 statute miles (468 km) to the ENE (61°) from Nassau, Bahamas.
United States Air Force
Miss.
#19
Erin (05L) - AF307

High Density (2)

Geopotential Height: 5,148 meters (16,890 feet)
Static Air Pressure: 549.6 mb
Location: 31 statute miles (51 km) to the NNE (20°) from San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.).
United States Air Force
Miss.
#17
Erin (05L) - AF308

High Density (7), Dropsonde (26), Recco (non-tropical) (9)

Geopotential Height: 3,066 meters (10,059 feet)
Static Air Pressure: 698.8 mb
Location: 308 statute miles (496 km) to the E (98°) from Nassau, Bahamas.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Miss.
#WC
Non-Tasked Research Mission (Erin) - NOAA3

High Density (9)

Geopotential Height: 6,808 meters (22,336 feet)
Static Air Pressure: 444.5 mb
Location: 114 statute miles (183 km) to the E (83°) from West Palm Beach, FL, USA.

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