Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford.
Ups
MCO
RFD
5X1327
Ups · Live forecast
MCO
→
RFD
25
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
1h 36m
Duration
909 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → RFD
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EVV UA /OV EVV/TM 2014/FL080/TP H25E/IC TRACE
4m ago
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL270004/TM 2013/FL012/TP SR22/WX FV10SM/RM CONTINUOUS LIGHT CHOP
5m ago
Smooth
EVV UA /OV EVV050015/TM 2012/FL060/TP A10/SK OVC030 TOPS050
6m ago
Smooth
SFB UA /OV SFB310002/TM 2009/FL015/TP PC12/RM LTG CHOP
9m ago
Smooth
LAF UA /OV BVT/TM 2008/FL140/TP SR22/TB NEG
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Buckle Up
We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 1h 36min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Moderate
0:48-1:16
Severe
Landing
Severe
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
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°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
boeing 757-24apf
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.