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.
American Eagle
IAH
ORD
AA3517
American Eagle · Live forecast
IAH
→
ORD
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 43m
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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAH → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2147/FLDURC/TP CRJ2/SK BKN047/RM LLWS +15KTS DURC
8m ago
Smooth
PIA UUA /OV KPIA/TM 2136/FL010/TP CRJ2/RM LLWS +/-15 KT DURD RY22 KPIA
19m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD040012/TM 2136/FL100/TP E75L/SK BKN055-TOPS075/TB LGT/RM DURC
19m ago
Light
CPS UA /OV CPS/TM 2134/FLDURD/TP PA34/TB LGT CHOP
21m ago
Smooth
CDH UA /OV CDH090002/TM 2132/FL030/TP E55P/SK BASE 060 SCT TOP 095/RM ZFW30
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour and 1 hour 25 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.
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 50 knots.
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
Flight Timeline 2h 43min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Smooth
0:45-1:10
Moderate
1:10-1:35
Moderate
1:35-1:59
Moderate
1:59-2:23
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
15 kt G25 (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G29 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
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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.
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.