United Airlines EWR PIT UA3403
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR → PIT
UA3403 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:47 ED
73
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 40m
Duration
277 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → PIT
12 pilot reports along this route
8 / 12
Reporting smooth
4 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1104/FL027/TP E145/SK OVC006-TOP027
5m ago
Light
PKB UA /OV JPU230020/TM 1101/FL410/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP 400 INTMT 410
8m ago
Smooth
LGA UUA /OV LGA/TM 1100/FL003/TP E175/RM BASE FINAL RWY 22 AT MINS
9m ago
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV KJFK225003/TM 1100/FL015/TP ALL/RM LLWS +/-15 KT 015 DURC RY22R
9m ago
Light
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 1100/FL210/TP E75S/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/IC NEG
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 86 knots.

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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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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
PIT Pittsburgh International Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G26 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°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
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.