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.
Iberia
MAD
IAD
IB361
Iberia · Live forecast
MAD
→
IAD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 10m
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
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → IAD
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC174 4616N04850W 0219 F330 4759N04000W 0306 4759N03000W MS45 236/43 KT CGOIF QXS YYT 260219 J52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT749 4545N05103W 0219 F450 4600N05000W 0225 5000N04000W MS55 259/30 KT 9HVIC DDL YQX 260219 M93A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP N62LV 4454N05134W 0219 F430 4500N05000W 0226 4900N04000W MS55 280/33 KT N62LV DDL IG1 260219 M10A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL272 4609N04855W 0218 F390 4700N04000W 0303 4700N03000W MS59 259/53 KT N424DX DDL YYT 260218 J37A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP TOM413 4726N04056W 0217 F400 4800N04000W 0224 5200N03000W MS60 343/18 KT SERFZ DDL XXH 260218 L06A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 15 minutes, 5 hours 45 minutes, and 6 hours 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.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 50 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 14 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 9h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
5:20-5:49
Moderate
5:49-6:18
Moderate
6:18-6:47
Moderate
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:44
Moderate
7:44-8:12
Light
8:12-8:40
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
4 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°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.