Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse.
United Express
ORD
SYR
UA3541
United Express · Live forecast
ORD
→
SYR
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 57m
Duration
526 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → SYR
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 2257/FLDURD/TP B350/SK INDEF CIG 013
6m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV DXO130010/TM 2256/FL070/TP A321/SK FU/WX TOPS 065/TB NEG
7m ago
Moderate
PWK UA /OV OXI225010/TM 2251/FL350/TP CL60/TB CONS MOD CHOP
12m ago
Smooth
JOT UA /OV JOT/TM 2244/FL370/TP CL60/SK TOP 390
19m ago
Smooth
DPA UA /OV DPA/TM 2243/FL010/TP E55P/SK OVC010/WX 3/4/RM DURD RWY 2L
20m ago
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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.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, 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 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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Flight Timeline 2h 57min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:48
Smooth
0:48-1:16
Smooth
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Moderate
2:10-2:37
Moderate
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
1 mi
Wind
7 kt (70°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (280°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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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.