American Airlines PHL AMS AA204
American Airlines · Live forecast
PHL → AMS
AA204 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:15
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 25m
Duration
3,238 nm
Distance
39,000 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 PHL → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW1B 5402N03952W 1522 F370 5400N04000W 1522 5201N05001W MS47 283/35 KT GVIIB DDL XXF 161522 F84A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1XL 5553N02804W 1522 F300 5601N03000W 1531 5501N04000W MS43 219/34 KT EILRE DDL IG1 161522 J27A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DJT300 5347N01847W 1522 F350 5400N02000W 1529 5500N03000W MS55 228/125 KT FHNCO DDL IG1 161522 J17A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL237 5551N02748W 1521 F320 5600N03000W 1531 5500N04000W MS43 215/36 KT N827NW DDL IG1 161521 J41A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN1LH 5420N01632W 1521 F310 5500N02000W 1542 5600N03000W MS49 226/121 KT EILRH DDL IG1 161522 J12A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Moderate
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-8:59
Light
8:59-9:28
Light
9:28-9:57
Light
9:57-10:26
Light
10:26-10:55
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
PHL Philadelphia International Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (200°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
9°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
b788
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.