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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

KORD
1,765
Flights/Day
06:39
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
680ft
Elevation
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IFR
10°C
Partly Cloudy • 3kt • 2mi • 1013.00"
Observed: 11:18 UTC
IFR — Instrument Flight Rules: Low ceiling or visibility, delays likely.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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1.5k
09:00
CLR
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25k
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21:00 TEMPO
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 07:00 local time
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare sits at a major weather crossroads with severe spring storms and winter blizzards. One of America's most weather-affected airports.

Is Chicago O'Hare Airport turbulent?

Chicago O'Hare sits at the crossroads of North American weather systems, making it one of the most weather-affected airports in the US. The flat Midwest terrain allows cold Arctic air and warm Gulf moisture to collide directly over the region, producing severe thunderstorms in summer and blizzards in winter. Wind shear from rapidly changing frontal systems is a regular challenge for pilots.

  • O'Hare averages 38 thunderstorm days per year
  • Winter wind gusts regularly exceed 30 mph
  • The airport sits at the junction of major storm tracks from Canada and the Gulf
When is turbulence worst at Chicago O'Hare?

Spring (March-May) brings the roughest conditions as warm and cold air masses clash violently over the Midwest. Summer afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground stops from June through August. Winter brings blustery conditions with strong northwest winds, though flights typically operate unless heavy snow reduces visibility.

Why does Chicago have so much weather?

Chicago's position in the central US makes it a battleground for competing air masses. Cold air flows south from Canada while warm, moist air pushes north from the Gulf of Mexico. When these collide over the flat prairie, there's nothing to break up the resulting storms. This geographic reality makes weather delays more common here than at coastal airports.

Is turbulence at Chicago dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Chicago?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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AUS 07:19 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
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Frontier (Max The Lynx Livery)
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American Eagle
XNA 07:20 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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SJO 07:39 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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SJU 07:40 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
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+1 codeshare UA
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American Eagle
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Air Canada Express
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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United Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Airlines
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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Alaska Airlines
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AA4898
American Eagle
OKC 08:20 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
AA3657
American Eagle
EYW 08:21 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA3441
American Eagle
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American Airlines
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PUJ 08:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SJU 08:26 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4293
American Eagle
IND 08:26 Local embraer e170lr Forecast
M65605
Amerijet International
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SDF 08:30 Local -- Forecast
AA1503
American Airlines
CUN 08:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
CM236
Copa Airlines
PTY 08:34 Local boeing 737-8v3 Forecast
AA249
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
MEX 08:39 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
06:40
Local
ORD MCO
AA AA1556
airbus a321-231
06:40
Local
ORD RIC
AA AA4504 +1
embraer e175lr
06:45
Local
ORD IND
AA AA3512
06:45
Local
ORD RSW
AA AA708 +3
boeing 737-823
06:45
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ORD SFO
AA AA712
boeing 737-823
06:45
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ORD JFK
B6 B61306
airbus a220-300
06:45
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ORD PUJ
DM DM5421
boeing 737 max 8
06:45
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ORD SJU
NK NK1481
airbus a320-232
06:48
Local
ORD MCI
AA AA5009
mitsubishi crj-701er
06:54
Local
ORD MKE
OO OO6372 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
06:57
Local
ORD CLE
AA AA3884
07:00
Local
ORD LGA
UA UA3694 +3
embraer e175lr
07:00
Local
ORD DCA
UA UA1815 +1
boeing 737-724
07:00
Local
ORD ABE
OO OO5479 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:00
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ORD SEA
AS AS587 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
07:00
Local
ORD BDL
AA AA2926
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
ORD CUN
AA AA1907
airbus a321-231
07:00
Local
ORD FLL
UA UA1421 +1
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
ORD CAE
UA UA4382
mitsubishi crj-550
07:00
Local
ORD CVG
AA AA3894
embraer e170su
07:01
Local
ORD MIA
AA AA1875 +2
boeing 737-823
07:01
Local
ORD JAX
UA UA2325
airbus a320-232
07:05
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ORD PHX
AA AA3172
boeing 737 max 8
07:05
Local
ORD TPA
AA AA2920 +1
boeing 737-823
07:05
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ORD GSP
UA UA4606 +1
mitsubishi crj-550
07:05
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ORD MDT
UA UA5581
mitsubishi crj-550
07:10
Local
ORD ATW
OO OO4706
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:10
Local
ORD ECP
UA UA5595
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD ATL
DL DL1247
boeing 737-932(er)
07:10
Local
ORD CLT
UA UA3618 +1
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD SAV
UA UA3631
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD YYZ
UA UA3440
embraer e175lr
07:10
Local
ORD ASE
OO OO6324 +2
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:10
Local
ORD DTW
DL DL2039 +1
boeing 717-2bd
07:10
Local
ORD PIT
UA UA1285
airbus a319-132
07:10
Local
ORD ROA
UA UA5665
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:10
Local
ORD CHO
UA UA5532
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:10
Local
ORD PBI
UA UA1616
airbus a319-131
07:12
Local
ORD CLT
AA AA1784
airbus a321-231
07:15
Local
ORD YUL
AC AC8958 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:15
Local
ORD MSP
UA UA2232
boeing 737-924(er)
07:15
Local
ORD SDF
DJ DJ5603 +2
boeing 767-300f
07:15
Local
ORD SRQ
UA UA1691
boeing 737-824
07:18
Local
ORD SCE
UA UA4652
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:19
Local
ORD AUS
AA AA941
airbus a319-112
07:20
Local
ORD PUJ
F9 F980
airbus a321-271nx
07:20
Local
ORD XNA
AA AA4183
embraer e175lr
07:20
Local
ORD SLC
DL DL2231
airbus a220-300
07:22
Local
ORD MCO
UA UA2280
boeing 757-33n
07:23
Local
ORD MEX
Y4 Y4701
airbus a321-271nx
07:25
Local
ORD YOW
UA UA4496
mitsubishi crj-550
07:34
Local
ORD CUN
UA UA1198
boeing 737 max 9
07:35
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ORD BDL
UA UA5882
embraer e175lr
07:35
Local
ORD TYS
UA UA5726
mitsubishi crj-550
07:37
Local
ORD DSM
AA AA4899
mitsubishi crj-701er
07:39
Local
ORD SJO
UA UA1135
boeing 737 max 8
07:40
Local
ORD BNA
UA UA5400 +2
embraer e175lr
07:40
Local
ORD SEA
DL DL2041
airbus a220-300
07:40
Local
ORD SJU
UA UA795
boeing 737 max 9
07:45
Local
ORD FOD
UA UA5043 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD SFO
UA UA2418
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
07:45
Local
ORD DEC
UA UA6077
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD DEC
UA UA5121
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD GCM
UA UA342
boeing 737-824
07:45
Local
ORD MCW
OO OO5047 +1
mitsubishi crj-200lr
07:45
Local
ORD JFK
AA AA4680
embraer e175lr
07:49
Local
ORD LIR
UA UA1120 +1
boeing 737 max 9
07:52
Local
ORD PUJ
UA UA1270
boeing 737 max 9
07:55
Local
ORD BOS
UA UA2067
boeing 737-924(er)
08:00
Local
ORD FLL
WN WN4147
boeing 737-7h4
08:00
Local
ORD YYZ
AC AC8900 +1
embraer e175su
08:00
Local
ORD GSP
AA AA3918
08:00
Local
ORD EWR
AA AA3848
embraer e175lr
08:00
Local
ORD ATW
AA AA3534
embraer e170se
08:00
Local
ORD LGA
UA UA2092 +1
boeing 737 max 8
08:02
Local
ORD MSN
AA AA4385
embraer e175lr
08:03
Local
ORD CLT
AA AA2814
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD BHM
AA AA3619
embraer e175lr
08:05
Local
ORD COU
AA AA4228
embraer e170se
08:05
Local
ORD JAX
AA AA4377
embraer e175lr
08:05
Local
ORD RSW
AA AA2640 +1
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD SRQ
AA AA2526 +1
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD MBJ
AA AA3228
boeing 737-823
08:05
Local
ORD EGE
AA AA528
airbus a319-115
08:06
Local
ORD SAV
AA AA3980
embraer e175lr
08:06
Local
ORD CUR
AA AA365
boeing 737 max 8
08:07
Local
ORD STX
AA AA1114
boeing 737-823
08:09
Local
ORD RDU
AA AA3686
embraer e175lr
08:09
Local
ORD PHL
AA AA2974 +2
boeing 737-823
08:09
Local
ORD BUF
AA AA3344
08:10
Local
ORD SNA
AA AA2285
boeing 737 max 8
08:10
Local
ORD PVR
AA AA3319
boeing 737-823
08:10
Local
ORD TUL
AA AA3923
embraer e175lr
08:14
Local
ORD MCI
AA AA6255
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:14
Local
ORD ROC
AA AA4104
embraer e170se
08:14
Local
ORD HPN
AA AA3812
embraer e170lr
08:15
Local
ORD PDX
AA AA820
boeing 737-823
08:15
Local
ORD SYR
AA AA4666
embraer e175lr
08:15
Local
ORD SJD
AA AA1649
boeing 737-823
08:19
Local
ORD CMI
AA AA3837
embraer e170se
08:20
Local
ORD SAN
AS AS1470 +1
boeing 737-890
08:20
Local
ORD OKC
AA AA4898
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:21
Local
ORD EYW
AA AA3657
embraer e170se
08:23
Local
ORD LIT
AA AA3441 +1
08:25
Local
ORD PUJ
AA AA2256 +1
boeing 737-823
08:26
Local
ORD SJU
AA AA3276 +1
boeing 737-823
08:26
Local
ORD IND
AA AA4293
embraer e170lr
08:30
Local
ORD SDF
M65605 +1
08:30
Local
ORD CUN
AA AA1503
boeing 737-823
08:34
Local
ORD PTY
CM CM236
boeing 737-8v3
08:39
Local
ORD MEX
AA AA249 +1
boeing 737 max 8
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