Your Flight
We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Bradley International, Hartford.
BOS
Logan International
✈
BDL
Bradley International
Route Information
Departure
BOS (BOS)
Distance
145.6 km (78.6 nautical miles)
Arrival
BDL (BDL)
Estimated Flight Time
37 minutes (0h 37m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: too short to reach cruise
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Too short for a turbulence forecast
Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.
We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → BDL
9 pilot reports along this route
7 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HPN UA /OV RWY 16 /TM 2239/FLDURD/TP SF50/SK BASES AT 1700
10m ago
Light
POU UA /OV IGN200005/TM 2237/FL060/TP C25C/TB LGT CHOP
12m ago
Smooth
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2235/FL005/TP C56X/SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11
14m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV KLGA/TM 2227/FL010/TP B738/SK BKN010/RM BASES BKN010 ON FINAL RY22 LGA
22m ago
Smooth
BDR UA /OV BDR/TM 2218/FL170/TP B763/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 110-170
31m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 16 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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.
Relaxation Exercises
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Flight Timeline 37 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:22
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
BOS
Logan International - Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BDL
Bradley International - Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.