Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Logan International, Boston.
Delta Connection
DCA
BOS
DL5693
Delta Connection · Live forecast
DCA
→
BOS
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 32m
Duration
346 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DCA → BOS
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ALB UA /OV ALB270015/TM 1138/FL120/TP BE20/SK TOP 105-110/TA 02/TB NEG/IC NEG
7m ago
Smooth
BOS UA /OV BOS180005/TM 1130/FL110/TP B739/RM LTGCA
15m ago
Smooth
MJX UA /OV CYN/TM 1125/FL200/TP CRJ9/TB LGT-MOD 200-170
20m ago
Smooth
BOS UA /OV 4015N 07303W/TM 1124/FL160/TP A320/TA M14/IC LGT RIME
21m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 1124/FL018/TP B757/SK BASE 017/RM DURD RY 01
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 57 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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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
Light
2:20-2:47
Light
2:47-3:14
Light
3:14-3:41
Light
3:41-4:08
Light
4:08-4:35
Light
4:35-5:02
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
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Departure
Wind
5 kt (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS
Logan International — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
8 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.