Atlas Air ORD DOV 5Y8828
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ORD → DOV
5Y8828 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:50 CD
71
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 37m
Duration
592 nm
Distance
31,000 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 ORD → DOV
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ERI UA /OV ERI/TM 1955/FL014/TP CRJ2/WX FV2SM
4m ago
Smooth
CDI UA /OV CTW/TM 1953/FL310/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD 310/RM ZOB
6m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE190001/TM 1952/FL008/TP C560/RM LOSS 10 KNOTS SHORT FINAL RWY 1L
7m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN180015/TM 1952/FL035/TP E170/SK RAGGED BASES 035-040/IC NEGATIVE ICE
7m ago
Smooth
DTW UUA /OV DTW/TM 1951/FLUNKN/TP CRJ9/RM DURD LLWS +15KTS ON 22R
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Dover Air Force Base, Dover.

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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 92 knots.

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 2h 37min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:19
Light
1:19-1:48
Light
1:48-2:17
Moderate
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
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
DOV Dover Air Force Base — Arrival
Wind
22 kt G28 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
19°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
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.