Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.
United Airlines
MAD
EWR
UA3017
United Airlines · Live forecast
MAD
→
EWR
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 22m
Duration
3,126 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → EWR
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL238 4553N02915W 0316 F370 4400N02000W 0415 RETEN MS52 137/53 KT N14120 QXS FLW 260316 F61A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL272 4704N03801W 0314 F390 4700N03000W 0356 4500N02000W MS60 159/36 KT N424DX DDL IG1 260314 J44A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP N599H 4706N03538W 0314 F430 4700N03000W 0344 4700N02000W MS59 151/27 KT N599H QXT AOE 260314 A83A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03KE 4628N05425W 0314 F410 OMSAT 0326 4728N04959W MS52 274/28 KT ECNLP DDL YYT 260314 J04A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE03ZD 4634N05416W 0313 F340 OMSAT 0325 4730N05000W MS49 266/35 KT ECORE DDL IG1 260313 J40A
7m ago
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11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 35 minutes, 6 hours 25 minutes, and 6 hours 40 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.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 52 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 8h 22min
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
2:30-3:00
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
Light
5:27-5:56
Moderate
5:56-6:25
Light
6:25-6:54
Moderate
6:54-7:23
Light
7:23-7:52
Moderate
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
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (140°)
Sky
Few
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.