Your Flight
We analysed more than 400 data points along your route from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver to Tofino / Long Beach Airport, Tofino.
Pacific Coastal Airlines
YVR
YAZ
8P1613
Pacific Coastal Airlines · Live forecast
YVR
→
YAZ
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 47m
Duration
102 nm
Distance
24,000 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 YVR → YAZ
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PAE UA /OV PAE340022/TM 1750/FL200/TP E75L/TA M14/IC LGT RIME 220-200/RM DURD ZSE
7m ago
Light
BFI UA /OV BFI315002/TM 1746/FL009/TP PC12/TB CNTS LGT
11m ago
Moderate
SEA UA /OV SEA320040/TM 1735/FL030/TP PC12/TB MOD 050-030
22m ago
Smooth
PAE UA /OV KPAE/TM 1735/FL012/TP C172/SK FEW012/RM 1 S OF PAE
22m ago
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400 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you directly to your destination.
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 64 knots.
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 47 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:32
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
YVR
Vancouver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
3 kt (60°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
YAZ
Tofino / Long Beach Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
12 kt G22 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.