Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach.
Netjets Aviation
PHL
PBI
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Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
PHL
→
PBI
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 36m
Duration
828 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → PBI
10 pilot reports along this route
5 / 10
Reporting smooth
2 / 10
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EWR UA /OV 2 NORTH EWR/TM 0137/FL007/TP B39M/SK 007 BKN
13m ago
Light
IAD UA /OV AML230005/TM 0137/FLDURC/TP E175/SK BKN010/WX MOD RAIN/TB LGT
13m ago
Smooth
ABE UUA /OV ABE/TM 0130/FL010/TP PC12/SK BKN015/RM LLWS +/-15
20m ago
Smooth
MCO UA /OV MCO/TM 0130/FL070/TP A320/SK VMC
20m ago
Smooth
RIC UA /OV RIC160002/TM 0129/FL005/TP B757/TB LGT-MOD TURB/RM +-15KT ON FINAL
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 107 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 30 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 36min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
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
19 kt G33 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°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.
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.