United Airlines IAD ITH UA4950
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → ITH
UA4950 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:30
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 12m
Duration
218 nm
Distance
25,000 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 IAD → ITH
2 pilot reports along this route
2 / 2
Reporting smooth
0 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
KADW UA /OV 19R ARR/TM 0743/FL005/TP C17/SK OVC005
27m ago
Smooth
RIC UA /OV RIC340003/TM 0735/FL013/TP E75L
35m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
900 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 900 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca.

Your Journey Beta

16 minutes and 32 minutes 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 some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

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 1h 12min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:36
Moderate
0:36-0:57
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
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G20 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.