American Airlines ORD MLI AA4959
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → MLI
AA4959 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:29 CD
Also sold as: OO5711 Skywest Airlines
71
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 3m
Duration
121 nm
Distance
24,000 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 → MLI
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 1745/FL031/TP BE9L/SK OVC031-TOPUNKN/TB LGT TURB
9m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090030/TM 1739/FL085/TP A320/SK IMC/TA M18/IC LGT RIME
15m ago
Moderate
GSH UA /OV GSH180020/TM 1736/FL300/TP B737/TB CONS MOD CHOP
18m ago
Light
EKM UA /OV EKM/TM 1735/FL150/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ON TOP
19m ago
Smooth
PIA UUA /OV KPIA/TM 1735/FL016/TP LJ75/SK OVC016/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 31
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 71 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:32
Light
0:32-0:48
Light
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
6 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MLI Quad City International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
20 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-8°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.