Your Flight
We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.
American Airlines
ORD
DTW
AA4955
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
DTW
Also sold as:
47
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
1h 31m
Duration
203 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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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 → DTW
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV MDW120030/TM 1832/FL040/TP B737/WX IMC/IC LT RIME 040-100
6m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV KGRR087006/TM 1827/FL030/TP B738/SK BKN030
11m ago
Moderate
LAN UA /OV LAN240015/TM 1827/FL230/TP C25M/TB CONS MOD 230-190/RM ZOB
11m ago
Moderate
DTW UA /OV DXO065020/TM 1827/FL060/TP CRJ9/TA M02/TB MOD TURB/IC MOD CLR ICE/RM DURD
11m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1825/FL070/TP E170/TA UNKNOWN/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD RWY 27C
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
22 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 directly to your destination.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 91 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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Flight Timeline 1h 31min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Severe
0:46-1:11
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
7 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°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.
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.