Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Richmond International Airport, Richmond.
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International
✈
RIC
Richmond International Airport
Route Information
Departure
AUS (AUS)
Distance
2,041.3 km (1,102.2 nautical miles)
Arrival
RIC (RIC)
Estimated Flight Time
167 minutes (2h 47m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft (Flight Level 350)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AUS → RIC
8 pilot reports along this route
1 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
IAH UA /OV IAH 278/10/TM 0158/FLDURD/TP B737/TB MOD TB ALL THE WAY DOWN FINAL RWY26R
8m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA045035/TM 0152/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
14m ago
Light
MEM UA /OV KMEM/TM 0149/FLDURGD/TP A320/TB LIGHT CHOP LIGHT TURBULENCE
17m ago
Smooth
DWH UA /OV 1 SOUTH/TM 0146/FLDURD/TP PA34/RM 10KT LOSS SHORT FINAL
20m ago
Moderate
MLU UA /OV MLU135060/TM 0146/FL330/TP A321/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes and 2 hours into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Buckle Up
We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
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
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Flight Timeline 2h 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Severe
1:12-1:37
Severe
1:37-2:02
Severe
2:02-2:27
Severe
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
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
30 kt G40 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RIC
Richmond International Airport — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G35 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.