United Airlines BOS IAD UA2136
United Airlines · Live forecast
BOS IAD
UA2136 · Mar 17, 2026 · 19:34 ED
73
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 42m
Duration
358 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → IAD
14 pilot reports along this route
5 / 14
Reporting smooth
2 / 14
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ALB UUA /OV ALB010001/TM 0112/FL006/TP B737/RM +/-10K 006 FINAL RY 19
9m ago
Light
FIT UA /OV GDM/TM 0109/FL170/TP E145/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM DURD JFUND ARRIVAL
12m ago
Moderate
2G9 UA /OV IHD090010/TM 0108/FL380/TP B752/TB CONS MOD/RM ZOB
13m ago
Smooth
MHT UA /OV KMHT/TM 0106/FLDURGD/TP B190/SK OVC015/RM GAINS AND LOSSES 10KTS
15m ago
Moderate
AVP UA /OV AVP/TM 0105/FL060/TP CRJ9/TB MOD TURB BLO 070
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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 151 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 21 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 42min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:41
Light
0:41-1:02
Light
1:02-1:22
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°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.