Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Bradley International, Hartford.
American Airlines
DCA
BDL
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American Airlines · Live forecast
DCA
→
BDL
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 32m
Duration
272 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 DCA → BDL
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HPN UUA /OV HPN/TM 0236/FLUNKN/TP BCS3/RM LLWS +/- 10 KNOTS DURD BASES 50FT ABV MINS RWY 16
8m ago
Smooth
ALB UUA /OV ALB010003/TM 0232/FL009/TP E145/RM +10-15K 009-004 FINAL RY 19 ALB
12m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV 5 MI FINAL RY22/TM 0220/FL020/TP B738/RM B738 REPORTED GAIN/LOSS OF 20 KTS ON FINAL FROM 2000 TO 500. SAW APCH LGTS RY22 AT MINS
24m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV ALB270030/TM 0220/FL120/TP E145/TA M10/IC LGT RIME 130-150
24m ago
Smooth
HGR UUA /OV HGR050010/TM 0217/FL120/TP E145/TB INTMT MOD-SEV CHOP
27m ago
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1,000 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 133 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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 5h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:53
Light
1:53-2:20
Smooth
2:20-2:47
Smooth
2:47-3:14
Smooth
3:14-3:41
Smooth
3:41-4:08
Smooth
4:08-4:35
Light
4:35-5:02
Moderate
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
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Departure
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
14 kt G33 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BDL
Bradley International — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.
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.