American Airlines
ORD
DSM
AA6360
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
DSM
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 25m
Duration
259 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → DSM
10 pilot reports along this route
8 / 10
Reporting smooth
2 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD138026/TM 1908/FL080/TP CRJ7/SK TOP080 VMC/TB NEG
14m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090020/TM 1904/FL070/TP B78X/TA M13/IC LGT-MOD MX
18m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 1904/FL017/TP B38M/SK BKN017-TOP040
18m ago
Light
IKK UA /OV IKK/TM 1903/FL220/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 220
19m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV JVL/TM 1902/FL030/TP C560/SK BKN030
20m ago
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DSM
Des Moines International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G27 (320°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
-8°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.
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.