Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham.
American Eagle
PHL
BHM
AA5397
American Eagle · Live forecast
PHL
→
BHM
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 32m
Duration
670 nm
Distance
30,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHL → BHM
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
2 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ATL UA /OV VXV340035/TM 1741/FL075/TP BE36/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP/IC NEG ZTLFD-41
18m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV LGA280005/TM 1740/FL135/TP CRJ9/SK TOPS 135
19m ago
Light
ATL UA /OV HMV/TM 1738/FL330/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/IC NEG ZTLFD-42
21m ago
Smooth
OKC UA /OV 15M NORTH OKC/TM 1732/FL050/TP B737/WX TOPS 047 BASES 036
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 20 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 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 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 13 minutes.
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 6h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Moderate
1:26-1:54
Smooth
1:54-2:22
Moderate
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Moderate
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:41
Light
4:41-5:08
Light
5:08-5:35
Light
5:35-6:02
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
8 kt (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (260°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
28°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
mitsubishi crj-900lr
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.