American Airlines DCA RDU AA4441
American Airlines · Live forecast
DCA → RDU
AA4441 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:06
Also sold as: AA5393 American Airlines DL5428 Delta Air Lines
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 19m
Duration
197 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 DCA → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
9
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
RDU UA /OV RDU240004/TM 2247/FL030/TP A321/TB MOD/RM DURC
4m ago
Light
FAY UA /OV FAY050010/TM 2245/FL410/TP E545/TB CONS LGT 410
6m ago
Moderate
BWI UA /OV BAL313036/TM 2240/FL120/TP B38M/WX -RA/TB MOD CHOP
11m ago
Moderate
BWI UA /OV RWY 15R FINAL/TM 2239/FL004/TP B737/TB MOD ON FINAL
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL1535 3838N 07941W 2236 F280 M34 196/141 TB LGT-MOD
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

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 61 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 19min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:40
Light
0:40-1:04
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
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G21 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G30 (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
19°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
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.