American Airlines MCO MIA AA9796
American Airlines · Live forecast
MCO MIA
AA9796 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:10 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 57m
Duration
167 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → MIA
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EVB UA /OV 200001/TM 1152/FL006/TP C172/SK SCT006/RM DURC
6m ago
Smooth
JAX UA /OV SGJ/TM 1143/FL020/TP P28A/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM VFR
15m ago
Smooth
MLB UA /OV MLB/TM 1142/FL190/TP A320/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM DURC
16m ago
Light
PBI UA /OV PBI130014/TM 1139/FL120/TP A20N/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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 44 knots.

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 57 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:42
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MIA Miami International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.