American Airlines CLT ELP AA114
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → ELP
AA114 · Mar 17, 2026 · 19:00 ED
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 54m
Duration
1,286 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → ELP
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL09003/TM 0252/FL020/TP CRJ9/WV GAIN AND LOSS OF 10KTS AT 1,000FT
17m ago
Light
TCL UA /OV LDK/TM 0252/FL380/TP A319/TB CONS LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 04
17m ago
Moderate
ARG UA /OV ARG360010/TM 0245/FL320/TP A21N/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZME
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to El Paso International Airport, El Paso.

Your Journey Beta

19 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 77 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
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 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:34
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt G25 (330°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ELP El Paso International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (150°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no 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.