Netjets Aviation BOS IAD 1I866
Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
BOS → IAD
1I866 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:15 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 36m
Duration
358 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → IAD
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
2 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL190003/TM 0008/FL040/TP B737/SK OVC030/TB LT CHOP/RM TOPS 080
25m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2358/FL030/TP E145/RM BASES 030
35m ago
Smooth
KADW UA /OV 19R ARR/TM 2357/FL030/TP GLF5/SK OVC029
36m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2355/FL027/TP A319/SK OVC027
38m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL290023/TM 2346/FL130/TP B38M/SK TOP 115/RM DURC
47m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.

Your Journey Beta

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

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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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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 1h 36min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G31 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°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
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.