American Airlines DFW GSO AA2738
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW → GSO
AA2738 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:30 CD
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 33m
Duration
866 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → GSO
1 pilot report along this route
1 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MEM UA /OV MEM030010/TM 0835/FL036/TP B77L/SK BKN036/RM DURC
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
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 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 101 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 15 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 33min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Moderate
2:16-2:45
Light
2:45-3:13
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
10 kt G36 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (170°)
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.