Ups Airlines MIA SDF 5X9754
Ups Airlines · Live forecast
MIA → SDF
5X9754 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:33 ED
Also sold as: 1I278 Netjets Aviation
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 22m
Duration
793 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MIA → SDF
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IND UA /OV HYK/TM 2006/FL300/TP B738/TB CONS LGT
9m ago
Light
IND UA /OV AZQ350019/TM 2006/FL370/TP CRJ9/TB LGT
9m ago
Smooth
AVL UUA /OV AVL102015/TM 2005/FL070/TP CRJ7/RM LLWS +25KT 060-110 DURD RY35 AVL
10m ago
Light
MCO UA /OV MCO/TM 2003/FLDURD/TP A20N/TB LGT
12m ago
Smooth
FLL UA /OV FLL095006/TM 2002/FL021/TP LJ35/TB NEG
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Miami International Airport, Miami to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 58 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:46
Smooth
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
Light
1:37-2:02
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G23 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
14 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
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.

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