Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville.
American Eagle
DCA
JAX
AA4608
American Eagle · Live forecast
DCA
→
JAX
93
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 21m
Duration
552 nm
Distance
30,000 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 → JAX
10 pilot reports along this route
9 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SAV UA /OV SAV355015/TM 1145/FL390/TP A321/SK TOP350-360
9m ago
Smooth
FDK UA /OV FDK/TM 1144/FL014/TP H25B/SK BKN014
10m ago
Smooth
JAX UA /OV SGJ/TM 1143/FL020/TP P28A/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM VFR
11m ago
Smooth
ILM UA /OV ILM200075/TM 1139/FL380/TP B737/SK TOP390
15m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV AML270007/TM 1136/FL040/TP E75/SK BASES 20
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
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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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 39 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 2h 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Smooth
0:46-1:11
Light
1:11-1:36
Smooth
1:36-2:01
Smooth
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
7 mi
Wind
12 kt G22 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G25 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
embraer e175lr
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.