Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.
American Airlines
BOS
DCA
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American Airlines · Live forecast
BOS
→
DCA
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 48m
Duration
346 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 BOS → DCA
8 pilot reports along this route
5 / 8
Reporting smooth
2 / 8
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LGA UA /OV LGA/TM 1012/FL006/TP E175/RM BASE DEP RWY 13 600 FT
11m ago
Smooth
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 1011/FL014/TP E75S/SK BS 010 VARIABLE OFF RWY 11
12m ago
Moderate
IAD UA /OV FINAL 19C /TM 1005/FLDURD/TP B739/SK BKN008/TB MOD
18m ago
Smooth
BOS UA /OV KBOS220003/TM 1004/FL012/TP GLF5/SK OVC014/RM DURD RY 4R BOS
19m ago
Smooth
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 1001/FL320/TP E75S/TB OCNL 320-310-270/RM DURD CYUL
22m ago
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1,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 74 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:43
Light
0:43-1:06
Smooth
1:06-1:28
Moderate
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
BOS
Logan International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G25 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
a319
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.