American Airlines CLT CHO AA5862
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → CHO
AA5862 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:06 ED
92
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 26m
Duration
213 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → CHO
10 pilot reports along this route
3 / 10
Reporting smooth
2 / 10
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
RIC UA /OV RIC050050/TM 2052/FL060/TP E145/TB LGT CHOP/RM OCCNL MOD
9m ago
Moderate
CAE UA /OV CAE270008/TM 2050/FL110/TP C25B/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM CONTINUOUS MOD CHOP
11m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV CLT229021/TM 2045/FL120/TP A321/TA M05/IC LITE RIME DURD/RM 140 -120 DURD
16m ago
Smooth
ROA UA /OV BCB/TM 2044/FL033/TP PC12/SK OVC033/RM BASE REPORT RY31 KBCB
17m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT105014/TM 2038/FL110/TP E75L/WX +RA/TB MOD TURB DURC/RM MOD TURB AND HEAVY RAIN DURING CLIMB
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Albemarle, Charlottesville.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 61 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 26min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:43
Light
0:43-1:11
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
20 kt G35 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CHO Albemarle — Arrival
Wind
24 kt G48 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°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.