Your Flight
We analysed more than 17,000 data points along your route from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus.
Turkish Airlines
IST
LCK
TK6057
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
IST
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LCK
53
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
12h 0m
Duration
4,679 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 IST → LCK
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL733 5653N02741W 1355 F370 5702N03000W 1405 5602N04001W MS39 247/37 KT N779AN QXT EUA 271355 F46A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP JBU20 5552N02803W 1355 F310 5600N03000W 1405 5500N04000W MS43 240/87 KT N4077J QXT IGW 271355 J91A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW43C 5423N04340W 1354 F360 5300N05000W 1424 RIKAL MS54 356/29 KT GVIIR DDL UAK 271355 F71A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE29E 5658N00957W 1353 F380 GOMUP 1354 5705N01007W MS55 264/87 KT TFICE QXS BRR 271353 F55A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ICE73P 5704N01004W 1353 F360 5706N01005W 1354 6232N01929W MS54 263/85 KT TFICA QXS BRR 271354 F05A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,000 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Carpathian Mountains, over the Alps, over the Scottish Highlands, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 12h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Moderate
3:00-3:30
Moderate
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Moderate
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Moderate
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Moderate
7:00-7:30
Moderate
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Moderate
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Moderate
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
IST
İstanbul Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt (210°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
7 kt (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.
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.