American Airlines CLT CAE AA5959
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → CAE
AA5959 · Mar 17, 2026 · 18:41 ED
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 5m
Duration
77 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → CAE
14 pilot reports along this route
3 / 14
Reporting smooth
1 / 14
Light turbulence
10
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GSO UA /OV HBI/TM 0016/FL090/TP A321/TB LGT
9m ago
Smooth
AGS UA /OV HQU218023/TM 0010/FL060/TP BE33/SK BKN031 BKN120/WX 10/TA M08/IC LGT RIME
15m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL2263 3433N 07930W 0005 F350 206/105 TB CONT MOD CHOP IC
20m ago
Smooth
CAE UA /OV RWY29 ARR/TM 0005/FL005/TP SH36/RM +/- 10 KTS ON FINAL
20m ago
Moderate
SOP UA /OV SDZ160010/TM 0003/FL390/TP CL60/TB CONS MOD
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Metropolitan Airport, Columbia.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 96 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 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:33
Smooth
0:33-0:50
Light
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G18 (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CAE Metropolitan Airport — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G32 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
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.