Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.
American Airlines
LAX
CLT
AA1988
American Airlines · Live forecast
LAX
→
CLT
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 2m
Duration
1,843 nm
Distance
39,000 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 LAX → CLT
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CHA UA /OV GQO095060/TM 2216/FL090/TP S22T/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 38
32m ago
Light
TYS UA /OV VXV190020/TM 2214/FL320/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 39
34m ago
Light
CSV UA /OV HCH085020/TM 2212/FL340/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 37
36m ago
Light
TYS UA /OV VXV/TM 2211/FL380/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 40
37m ago
Light
CHA UA /OV GQO/TM 2211/FL350/TP B748/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 40
37m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 25 minutes and 4 hours 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 over the Sierra Nevada, across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 23 minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 5h 02min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:57
Light
0:57-1:24
Light
1:24-1:51
Moderate
1:51-2:18
Light
2:18-2:45
Light
2:45-3:12
Light
3:12-3:39
Light
3:39-4:06
Moderate
4:06-4:32
Light
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
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
5 kt (340°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°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
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.