United Express EWR BUF UA4459
United Express · Live forecast
EWR → BUF
UA4459 · Jun 1, 2026 · 16:46 ED · mitsubishi crj-550
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 27m
Duration
244 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 EWR → BUF
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SYR UA /OV GGT/TM 1939/FL090/TP S22T/TA M05/IC LGT MX/RM CLEAR OF ICING BLO 082
11m ago
Light
BDL UA /OV CTR36010/TM 1938/FL60/TP C402/TB LGT CHOP
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:44
Light
0:44-1:12
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G20 (30°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BUF Buffalo Niagara International — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G18 (40°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
20°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
Today
mitsubishi crj-550
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.