Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.
American Eagle
YYZ
CLT
AA5076
American Eagle · Live forecast
YYZ
→
CLT
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 14m
Duration
512 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 YYZ → CLT
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PKB UA /OV JPU/TM 1941/FL340/TP A21N/TB MOD CHOP
11m ago
Moderate
GSP UA /OV GMU190010/TM 1935/FL030/TP P28A/TB MOD CHOP/RM MOD CHOP 10NM S GMU RY01 ARR
17m ago
Smooth
GSO UA /OV GSO120010/TM 1933/FL035/TP C172/SK VMC/TB SMOOTH
19m ago
Smooth
MGW UA /OV MGW 275030/TM 1923/FL250/TP PC12/IC CLR 250-24/RM CLEAR ICE REPORTED / ZOB
29m ago
Light
PKB UA /OV JPU/TM 1923/FL320/TP A319/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
29m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 53 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 2h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:08
Light
1:08-1:31
Light
1:31-1:54
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
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport — Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
10 kt (140°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
3 kt (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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
mitsubishi crj-900lr
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.
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.