British Airways LHR AUS BA191
British Airways · Live forecast
LHR → AUS
BA191 · Aug 17, 2026 · 11:10 BS
84
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead - sit back and enjoy."
10h 15m
Duration
4,261 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 LHR → AUS
13 pilot reports along this route
13 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL416 5610N02739W 0812 F370 5628N02000W 0840 PIKIL MS38 356/44 KT N12003 DDL XXF 170812 L94A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW23T 5458N02542W 0811 F380 5559N02000W 0833 5559N01500W MS40 235/65 KT GVIIJ DDL XXF 170811 F01A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC516 5431N04413W 0810 F310 5359N04000W 0828 5259N03001W MS49 253/34 KT CGOIE QXT IGW 170810 J34A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN124 5628N02822W 0808 F390 5600N02000W 0841 RESNO MS40 235/40 KT EIEIM DDL XXN 170808 J58A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL769 5652N02811W 0803 F390 5559N02000W 0834 PIKIL MS38 351/39 KT N26910 DDL XXN 170803 L95A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from London Heathrow Airport, London to Austin-bergstrom International, Austin.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 35 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 53 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 59 minutes.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Smooth
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Smooth
4:26-4:55
Smooth
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Light
5:53-6:22
Light
6:22-6:51
Light
6:51-7:20
Light
7:20-7:49
Light
7:49-8:18
Light
8:18-8:47
Light
8:47-9:16
Light
9:16-9:45
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport - Departure
Wind
9 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
AUS Austin-bergstrom International - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (170°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
26°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.

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

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