Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham.
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
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BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Route Information
Departure
PHL (PHL)
Distance
1,241.4 km (670.3 nautical miles)
Arrival
BHM (BHM)
Estimated Flight Time
126 minutes (2h 6m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
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 PHL → BHM
15 pilot reports along this route
3 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
MGW UA /OV MGW/TM 0026/FL340/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
3m ago
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV JFK040001/TM 0025/FL004/TP A321/RM LLWS +/-10 KT SHORT FINAL RWY 22R
4m ago
Moderate
EKN UA /OV EKN250015/TM 0024/FL300/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD 300
5m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL763 3502N 08155W 0022 F310 233/118 TB MODERATE SK IC
7m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0021/FL290/TP E295/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD 33
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
15 minutes 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 some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 120 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 28 minutes.
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 2h 06min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:46
Severe
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
18 kt G33 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G20 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.