United Express IAD CLE UA4053
United Express · Live forecast
IAD → CLE
UA4053 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:17 · embraer e175lr
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 27m
Duration
250 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 IAD → CLE
12 pilot reports along this route
9 / 12
Reporting smooth
2 / 12
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 1751/FLDURGD/TP LJ60/SK BASES 025/TB NEG/RM NEG SHEAR
9m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV AML270005/TM 1748/FL050/TP E145/SK SCT046/TB SMOOTH
12m ago
Smooth
CLE UA /OV CGF090010/TM 1748/FL038/TP C525/SK OVC038
12m ago
Smooth
BJJ UA /OV BSV270015/TM 1744/FL080/TP C208/TA 00/IC MOD CLR 080-085/RM ZOB
16m ago
Smooth
SBY UA /OV KSBY/TM 1740/FLUNKN/TP A139
20m 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland.

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 54 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 1h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:44
Light
0:44-1:12
Severe
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
24 kt G40 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G32 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
2°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
embraer e175lr
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.