Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Iberia
MAD
ORD
IB341
Iberia · Live forecast
MAD
→
ORD
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 40m
Duration
3,642 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 → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UAL260 5057N04555W 0219 F340 5200N04000W 0246 5200N03000W MS48 227/58 KT N76055 DDL X4A 260219 F96A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP FDX5225 4940N04432W 0218 F320 4900N05000W 0247 JOOPY MS41 228/43 KT N851FD QXT AME 260218 F87A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL385 4915N04620W 0218 F350 5100N04000W 0250 5300N03000W MS49 212/49 KT N76064 QXS YYT 260218 F84A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR771 4604N02338W 0217 F370 4800N02000W 0240 KOGAD MS50 133/32 KT FGSQP QXT EUA 260217 F86A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH2002 4745N02334W 0216 F320 4700N03000W 0250 4700N04000W MS38 153/14 KT 70045B DDL XXF 260216 A17A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 1 hour 25 minutes, and 3 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 35 knots.
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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:42
Light
8:42-9:10
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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.