Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Skywest Airlines
BNA
ORD
OO9918
Skywest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA
→
ORD
Also sold as:
67
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 56m
Duration
356 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → ORD
12 pilot reports along this route
5 / 12
Reporting smooth
5 / 12
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1500/FL011/TP A320/SK OVC011
3m ago
Light
RFD UA /OV KRFD/TM 1500/FL014/TP B767/SK OVC014-TOPUNKN/TB LGT/RM LLWS +/-5 KT SFC-010 DURD RY01 RFD
3m ago
Light
FWA UA /OV FWA270020/TM 1459/FL350/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
4m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 1455/FL030/TP CRJ9/SK OVC024-TOPUNKN
8m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1455/FL006/TP B738/RM RY 28C BRA GOOD
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
41 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 121 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 1h 56min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:11
Light
1:11-1:36
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
BNA
Nashville International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
e75s
Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.