United Airlines ORD MSY UA519
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → MSY
UA519 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:45 CD
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 30m
Duration
729 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → MSY
12 pilot reports along this route
5 / 12
Reporting smooth
3 / 12
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 1055/FL160/TP CRJ2/TB MOD CHOP
12m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090003/TM 1054/FL020/TP E75S/RM RWY IN SIGHT 020
13m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV SBN/TM 1047/FL015/TP CRJ2/SK OVC015 TOPUNKWN/RM DURC
20m ago
Light
MDW UA /OV MDW225010/TM 1046/FL100/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG
21m ago
Moderate
JOT UA /OV JOT145025/TM 1046/FL410/TP C56X/TB CONS MOD CHOP
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Light
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
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G35 (330°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
14°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.