American Airlines SAN CLT AA2226
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → CLT
AA2226 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:57
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
13h 34m
Duration
1,801 nm
Distance
39,000 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 SAN → CLT
5 pilot reports along this route
3 / 5
Reporting smooth
2 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
CLT UA /OV CLT005010/TM 1104/FL040/TP E145/TB LGT/RM DURD, GOOD RIDE 8 MILE FINAL INBOUND
5m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 1100/FLDURC/TP B737/SK BKN048-TOP060
9m ago
Smooth
AVL UA /OV AVL170005/TM 1050/FL035/TP E175/RM BASES ON DEPARTURE 035
19m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV GAD020035/TM 1049/FL200/TP E170/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 05
20m ago
Light
CLT UA /OV 335019/TM 1044/FL055/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD, 50KT TAILWIND HEADING 090
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 85 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 13h 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:47
Light
6:47-7:16
Light
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:43
Light
8:43-9:12
Light
9:12-9:41
Smooth
9:41-10:10
Light
10:10-10:39
Light
10:39-11:08
Light
11:08-11:37
Smooth
11:37-12:06
Light
12:06-12:35
Light
12:35-13:04
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
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt G21 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
a321
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.