Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.
American Airlines
MAD
CLT
AA749
American Airlines · Live forecast
MAD
→
CLT
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 20m
Duration
3,562 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 MAD → CLT
10 pilot reports along this route
10 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP N62LV 4454N05134W 0219 F430 4500N05000W 0226 4900N04000W MS55 280/33 KT N62LV DDL IG1 260219 M10A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL36 4514N05406W 0213 F390 SUPRY 0223 4600N05000W MS57 269/97 KT N793AN QXS YQY 260213 F51A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP N611BF 4437N05450W 0212 F370 RAFIN 0226 4500N05000W MS53 265/77 KT N611BF DDL YQY 260212 M90A
12m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL238 4602N04053W 0208 F350 4600N04000W 0213 4600N03000W MS49 115/18 KT N14120 DDL IG1 260208 F31A
16m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT929 4324N02139W 0207 F400 4500N03000W 0251 4800N04000W MS59 117/56 KT 9HVJS DDL XXF 260207 M72A
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 25 minutes, 5 hours, and 6 hours 45 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 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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Flight Timeline 9h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:29
Smooth
4:29-4:58
Light
4:58-5:27
Moderate
5:27-5:56
Light
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Moderate
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Light
7:52-8:21
Light
8:21-8:50
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (40°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
3 kt (0°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°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.