Your Flight
We analysed more than 600 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay.
United Express
ORD
GRB
UA5547
United Express · Live forecast
ORD
→
GRB
29
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
1h 13m
Duration
151 nm
Distance
24,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → GRB
14 pilot reports along this route
6 / 14
Reporting smooth
5 / 14
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1233/FLSFC/TP B787/RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 27C
5m ago
Moderate
OKK UA /OV OKK320045/TM 1228/FL140/TP E75S/TB CONS MOD CHOP FL145-170
10m ago
Smooth
UES UA /OV BAE087073/TM 1228/FL360/TP CL60/TB NEG
10m ago
Light
BIV UA /OV PMM330015/TM 1226/FL320/TP A321/TB CONS MOF CHOP FL320/ OCNL LGT CHOP FL300
12m ago
Smooth
MDW UUA /OV MDW/TM 1225/FLDURD/TP B737/SK OVC009/RM LLWS +/-10 KT 020-SFC DURD RY31R MDW
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
24 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
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.
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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 15 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:37
Moderate
0:37-0:58
Severe
Landing
Severe
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
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
GRB
Austin Straubel International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
17 kt G30 (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-7°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.