American Airlines LGA ORF AA9940
American Airlines · Live forecast
LGA → ORF
AA9940 · Mar 16, 2026 · 23:30
93
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 3m
Duration
257 nm
Distance
24,000 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 LGA → ORF
14 pilot reports along this route
9 / 14
Reporting smooth
1 / 14
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HVN UA /OV HVN/TM 2220/FLDURGD/TP B738/SK SCT005 BKN010
16m ago
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL210003/TM 2219/FL050/TP A321/SK OVC005/010/TB LGT CHOP
17m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV 2 NORTH EWR/TM 2218/FL007/TP E75L/SK 007 OVC
18m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV RWY 15R FINAL/TM 2215/FL005/TP C750/RM GAIN AND LOSS OF 15KTS AT 1 MILE FINAL
21m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV 3 SOUTH EWR/TM 2214/FL012/TP E75L/RM WIND SHEAR GAIN 20KTS AT 012
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from LaGuardia Airport, New York to Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk.

Your Journey Beta

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 54 knots.

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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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 1h 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:32
Light
0:32-0:48
Smooth
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
21 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
ORF Norfolk International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
15 kt G24 (200°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.