Psa Airlines PHL CMH OH5486
Psa Airlines · Live forecast
PHL → CMH
OH5486 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:45
Also sold as: DL8956 Delta Air Lines
65
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 42m
Duration
352 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → CMH
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
JST UA /OV JST/TM 1110/FL045/TP C560/TB MODERATE/RM KJST DEPT DURC MOD TURB SFC-050. LT TURB ABOVE 050
6m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 1108/FL068/TP C55B/SK BKN018-TOP068/RM DURC
8m ago
Light
TOL UA /OV TOL180008/TM 1108/FLDURGC/TP CL35/SK B025/TB LGT TURB
8m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1104/FL027/TP E145/SK OVC006-TOP027
12m ago
Light
DAY UA /OV ROD155028/TM 1102/FL210/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC NEG
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus.

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.

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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 82 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 42min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:41
Light
0:41-1:02
Light
1:02-1:22
Moderate
Landing
Severe
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
20 kt G33 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°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
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.