Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
United Airlines
IAH
ORD
UA1752
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH
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ORD
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 47m
Duration
805 nm
Distance
31,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAH → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
11 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GGP UA /OV GGP/TM 2323/FL210/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
3m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK090015/TM 2316/FL030/TP CL30/SK BKN030
10m ago
Light
DWH UA /OV 1 SOUTH/TM 2312/FLDURD/TP C680/TB LGT TURB
14m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 2308/FL035/TP CRJ7/SK OVC035/RM DURD RWY 28C
18m ago
Smooth
DWH UA /OV 1 NORTH /TM 2300/FL012/TP AESTR/RM DURC LLAW BETWEEN 005-012. GAIN AND LOSS 10KTS
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
22 minutes and 33 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 directly to your destination.
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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 2h 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
Light
1:37-2:02
Light
2:02-2:27
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
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
17 kt G28 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°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.
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.