Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark.
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 39m
Duration
874 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 MSP → EWR
8 pilot reports along this route
6 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 1609/FLDURD/TP BCS3/SK B022SCT T026
7m ago
Smooth
MBS UA /OV MBS360005/TM 1606/FL016/TP M20P/SK OVC016-TOP023
10m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV SBM/TM 1605/FL014/TP SR22/SK OVC011-TOP014/RM DURC
11m ago
Smooth
FCM UA /OV FCM280005/TM 1604/FLDURD/TP H25B/SK BASES019
12m ago
Moderate
OXC UA /OV OXC/TM 1601/FL070/TP H25B/TB MOD 060-100/RM DURC
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 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 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 51 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 11 minutes early.
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 2h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
Moderate
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
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Departure
Wind
12 kt G21 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
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.