United Airlines IAH MAF UA8236
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH → MAF
UA8236 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:05 CD
Also sold as: UA6276 United Airlines
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 29m
Duration
372 nm
Distance
30,000 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 IAH → MAF
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
3 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
MAF UA /OV MAF/TM 2314/FL330/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW82
27m ago
Light
DWH UA /OV 1 SOUTH/TM 2312/FLDURD/TP C680/TB LGT TURB
29m ago
Smooth
DWH UA /OV 1 NORTH /TM 2300/FL012/TP AESTR/RM DURC LLAW BETWEEN 005-012. GAIN AND LOSS 10KTS
41m ago
Smooth
MAF UA /OV BGS180034/TM 2300/FL160/TP SF50/TA M10/IC TRACE RIME 160/RM ZFW40
41m ago
Light
FST UA /OV FST/TM 2259/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT/RM ZAB FDCS
42m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 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 29min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:45
Light
0:45-1:14
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAF Midland International Air and Space Port — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (140°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.