United Express ORD ROA UA4470
United Express · Live forecast
ORD → ROA
UA4470 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:05 CD · mitsubishi crj-550
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 6m
Duration
461 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → ROA
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
7 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CMH UA /OV MGY/TM 1212/FL060/TP C25B/SK B025-TOP050
7m ago
Moderate
SBN UA /OV GIJ081019/TM 1210/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
9m ago
Light
BIV UA /OV PMM270045/TM 1208/FL130/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP FL150 BLO
11m ago
Smooth
TOL UA /OV 5 S TOL/TM 1208/FLDURD/TP CL35/SK OVC030 - TOPS073
11m ago
Light
IND UA /OV VHP/TM 1205/FL160/TP B35/TB OCNL LGT 130-230/RM DURC
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke.

Your Journey Beta

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

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 107 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 06min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:19
Light
1:19-1:48
Light
1:48-2:17
Light
2:17-2:46
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
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
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G39 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°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
mitsubishi crj-550
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.