United Express SFO TUS UA5560
United Express · Live forecast
SFO → TUS
UA5560 · Apr 17, 2026 · 09:25 PD · embraer e175lr
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 15m
Duration
652 nm
Distance
31,000 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 SFO → TUS
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
VNY UA /OV VNY30008/TM 1825/FL030/TP C172/TB MOD TURB
31m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Sierra Nevada and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 37 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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.

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 3h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Smooth
0:46-1:12
Smooth
1:12-1:38
Smooth
1:38-2:04
Smooth
2:04-2:30
Smooth
2:30-2:55
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
SFO San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (30°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
TUS Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (270°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
embraer e175lr
Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.