United Airlines IAH PHX UA2078
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH → PHX
UA2078 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:35 CD
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 9m
Duration
875 nm
Distance
36,000 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 IAH → PHX
9 pilot reports along this route
2 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DWH UA /OV 1 NORTH /TM 2300/FL012/TP AESTR/RM DURC LLAW BETWEEN 005-012. GAIN AND LOSS 10KTS
12m ago
Smooth
MAF UA /OV BGS180034/TM 2300/FL160/TP SF50/TA M10/IC TRACE RIME 160/RM ZFW40
12m ago
Light
FST UA /OV FST/TM 2259/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT/RM ZAB FDCS
13m ago
Moderate
DMN UA /OV CUS/TM 2257/FL360/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
15m ago
Light
LSB UA /OV SSO/TM 2257/FL410/TP C68A/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 74 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 minutes.

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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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 3h 09min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:20
Light
2:20-2:49
Moderate
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
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
33°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.