Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach.
United Airlines
EWR
PBI
UA2659
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
PBI
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 57m
Duration
891 nm
Distance
36,000 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 EWR → PBI
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL320001/TM 2020/FL010/TP DA40/RM SMOOTH
5m ago
Smooth
SFB UA /OV KSFB/TM 2016/FL015/TP PA44/SK SCT020/TB NEG 015
9m ago
Smooth
SFB UA /OV SFB/TM 2016/FL020/TP C172/SK BKN025/WX MOD PRECIP
9m ago
Smooth
BDR UA /OV BDR100010/TM 2015/FL140/TP B738/TB NEG
10m ago
Smooth
HFD UA /OV HFD282019/TM 2014/FL110/TP C208/TB NEG
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 58 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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Flight Timeline 2h 57min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Light
2:10-2:37
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
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
27°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
boeing 737-924(er)
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.