Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Bradley International, Hartford.
United Airlines
ORD
BDL
UA516
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
BDL
25
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
2h 11m
Duration
679 nm
Distance
31,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → BDL
13 pilot reports along this route
5 / 13
Reporting smooth
3 / 13
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DTW UA /OV 10 N DTW/TM 1407/FL040/TP A320/TA M06/IC LT RIME 040
8m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 1407/FL007/TP B38M/SK BASE OVC004/RM DURD
8m ago
Light
UES UA /OV BAE/TM 1405/FL340/TP A321/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV JVL/TM 1404/FL100/TP SF50/TA M20/IC NEG/RM DURD. IMC
11m ago
Light
GRR UA /OV VIO360030/TM 1403/FL290/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
15 minutes and 45 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 expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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 11min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:43
Severe
0:43-1:06
Moderate
1:06-1:29
Severe
1:29-1:51
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
24 kt G34 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BDL
Bradley International — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G32 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°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.
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.