United Airlines BOS EWR UA1491
United Airlines · Live forecast
BOS → EWR
UA1491 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:28 ED
Also sold as: UA2060 United Airlines
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 32m
Duration
174 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → EWR
9 pilot reports along this route
7 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LGA UUA /OV LGA/TM 1210/FL003/TP CRJ9/RM BASE FINAL RWY 22 AT MINS
6m ago
Smooth
OIC UA /OV DNY047017/TM 1209/FL340/TP B38M/SK OVC/TA M24/WV 24560KT/RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
7m ago
Smooth
LNS UA /OV LNS/TM 1208/FLUNKN/TP PC12/SK OVC002-TOPSUNKN/RM DURD RY08 LNS
8m ago
Smooth
AFN UA /OV AFN/TM 1205/FL070/TP F900/SK -RN/TB NEG 070/RM DURD ROZZE
11m ago
Smooth
ACK UA /OV ACK210003/TM 1205/FL010/TP C402/RM DURC RY15 +10KTS BLO 010.
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.

Your Journey Beta

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 61 knots.

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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
14 kt G25 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
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
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.