American Airlines ORD BNA AA3455
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → BNA
AA3455 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:33 CD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 38m
Duration
356 nm
Distance
31,000 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 ORD → BNA
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
UNU UA /OV UNU/TM 0501/FL360/TP A321/TB MOD CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0500/FL012/TP B737/SK BASES 010
8m ago
Moderate
JOT UUA /OV JOT240025/TM 0500/FL150/TP A320/TB MOD 170-160 SEV 150-140
8m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 0450/FL000/TP A319/SK OVC019/WX LGT-MOD RA/RM ZME
18m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA225040/TM 0449/FL170/TP B737/TB LGT-MOD 170-000/RM ZME
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Nashville International, Nashville.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 118 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 14 minutes.

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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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 1h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
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
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
BNA Nashville International — Arrival
Visibility
5 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.