Your Flight
We analysed more than 900 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Logan International, Boston.
American Airlines
PHL
BOS
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American Airlines · Live forecast
PHL
→
BOS
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 24m
Duration
243 nm
Distance
25,000 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 PHL → BOS
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BID UA /OV SEY/TM 1607/FL280/TP MULT/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 280
9m ago
Moderate
OXC UA /OV OXC/TM 1601/FL070/TP H25B/TB MOD 060-100/RM DURC
15m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV CAM140015/TM 1600/FL212/TP B737/SK TOP 215/RM TOP 190 E OF CAM
16m ago
Smooth
SWF UA /OV SWF300015/TM 1559/FL120/TP B772/SK TOP 120
17m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV 8W N94/TM 1554/FL045/TP C182/SK OVC045
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
900 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 58 knots.
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 5h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:29
Smooth
2:29-2:58
Smooth
2:58-3:27
Smooth
3:27-3:56
Light
3:56-4:25
Smooth
4:25-4:54
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
12 kt (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BOS
Logan International — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
8 kt (50°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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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.