Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers.
American Airlines
ORD
RSW
AA708
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
RSW
Also sold as:
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 54m
Duration
975 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → RSW
4 pilot reports along this route
4 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HWO UA /OV 5 W/TM 1414/FL010/TP C172/SK BKN012
6m ago
Smooth
LAF UA /OV BVT290010/TM 1412/FL290/TP B738/TB NEG 240-290/RM DURC
8m ago
Smooth
MWC UA /OV KMWC/TM 1410/FLDURD/TP C172/SK SCT-BKN014-TOP015
10m ago
Smooth
FLL UA /OV FLL275002/TM 1408/FL010/TP A321/SK BKN017
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
31 minutes and 1 hour 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 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 57 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 3h 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Moderate
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:12
Light
2:12-2:40
Light
2:40-3:07
Light
3:07-3:34
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
5 mi
Wind
4 kt (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (70°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
boeing 737-823
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.