Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
CLT
PHL
AA3147
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT
→
PHL
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 50m
Duration
390 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 CLT → PHL
8 pilot reports along this route
2 / 8
Reporting smooth
4 / 8
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
RDU UUA /OV RDU/TM 1519/FLDURGD/TP B737/SK OVC013/TB LGT/RM +/-10KTS
6m ago
Light
AVL UA /OV SUG320020/TM 1517/FL230/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-44
8m ago
Smooth
HKY UA /OV BZM320015/TM 1516/FL130/TP CRJ7/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-44
9m ago
Smooth
PSK UA /OV PSK180040/TM 1516/FL320/TP B737/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 320/RM ZTLFD-43
9m ago
Light
IND UA /OV GZG/TM 1511/FL390/TP G280/TB LGT
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 4h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:52
Smooth
3:52-4:20
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
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
17 kt G31 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G30 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°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
a321
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.