Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
United Airlines
MAD
IAD
UA261
United Airlines · Live forecast
MAD
→
IAD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 35m
Duration
3,308 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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Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → IAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC397 4637N02907W 1038 F330 4700N03000W 1044 5000N04000W MS46 293/63 KT CGOKE QXT IGW 181038 J83A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP RAM2324 4654N03935W 1038 F380 4700N04000W 1040 4700N05000W MS56 297/62 KT CNRHA QXT AME 181038 L98A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP KLM749 4547N02031W 1036 F320 4100N03000W 1144 3700N03500W MS43 356/56 KT PHBHI QXT EUA 181036 L34A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP THY904 4516N02802W 1035 F390 4600N02000W 1113 4700N01500W MS52 271/56 KT TCLGN QXT EUA 181036 J31A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC397 4626N02841W 1034 F330 4700N03000W 1044 5000N04000W MS46 290/65 KT CGOKE QXT IGW 181035 J81A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
4 hours 25 minutes, 5 hours, and 7 hours 25 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 58 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 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:21
Light
4:21-4:49
Moderate
4:49-5:17
Moderate
5:17-5:45
Light
5:45-6:13
Light
6:13-6:41
Light
6:41-7:09
Moderate
7:09-7:37
Moderate
7:37-8:05
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 (160°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G30 (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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.