Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Metropolitan Airport, Columbia.
American Eagle
DFW
CAE
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American Eagle · Live forecast
DFW
→
CAE
67
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 26m
Duration
799 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 DFW → CAE
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
CHA UA /OV CHA 8S/TM 1800/FL040/TP GLAX/SK OVC010/WX 1 1/2SM SN BR/WV 30015G21KT/TB MOD 040-001/RM MOD TB FNL RY 02 CHA 040-TCHDWN
0m ago
Moderate
MGM UA /OV MGM330020/TM 1756/FL350/TP A320/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-12
4m ago
Smooth
CTJ UA /OV CTJ120010/TM 1756/FL168/TP A321/TA M12/TB NEG/IC LGT RIME 150-168/RM ZTLFD-04
4m ago
Smooth
PDK UA /OV PDK030002/TM 1754/FLDURGD/TP E55P/SK OVC010
6m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL270049/TM 1752/FL330/TP A320/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP 330/RM ZTLFD-22
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 99 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 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 2h 26min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Moderate
1:14-1:40
Severe
1:40-2:06
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
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt G29 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CAE
Metropolitan Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G25 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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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.