Fedex PHL MEM FX1386
Fedex · Live forecast
PHL → MEM
FX1386 · Mar 17, 2026 · 23:14
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
23h 33m
Duration
759 nm
Distance
30,000 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 → MEM
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
OWB UA /OV OWB260013/TM 0138/FL380/TP A320/TB NEG
11m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV 2 NORTH EWR/TM 0137/FL007/TP B39M/SK 007 BKN
12m ago
Smooth
BKW UA /OV LVT180010/TM 0135/FL320/TP A20N/TB LGT-MOD
14m ago
Smooth
CHO UA /OV CHO027/14/TM 0134/FL060/TP E175/TB LIGHT-MOD/RM 100 TO 60
15m ago
Smooth
ABE UUA /OV ABE/TM 0130/FL010/TP PC12/SK BKN015/RM LLWS +/-15
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Memphis International Airport, Memphis.

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 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 93 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 17 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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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 23h 33min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Light
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:29
Smooth
10:29-10:58
Moderate
10:58-11:27
Moderate
11:27-11:56
Smooth
11:56-12:25
Light
12:25-12:54
Smooth
12:54-13:23
Light
13:23-13:52
Light
13:52-14:21
Smooth
14:21-14:50
Light
14:50-15:19
Smooth
15:19-15:48
Light
15:48-16:17
Light
16:17-16:46
Smooth
16:46-17:15
Moderate
17:15-17:44
Smooth
17:44-18:13
Moderate
18:13-18:42
Light
18:42-19:11
Smooth
19:11-19:40
Smooth
19:40-20:09
Smooth
20:09-20:38
Light
20:38-21:07
Light
21:07-21:36
Smooth
21:36-22:05
Light
22:05-22:34
Smooth
22:34-23:03
Light
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
19 kt G33 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MEM Memphis International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G20 (310°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
2°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.