American Airlines CLT DAB AA1861
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → DAB
AA1861 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:28 ED
92
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 34m
Duration
362 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → DAB
10 pilot reports along this route
8 / 10
Reporting smooth
2 / 10
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JAX UA /OV X60/TM 1624/FLDURC/TP C25B/SK BASES020-025
8m ago
Light
CLT UA /OV CLT360010/TM 1618/FL360/TP A20N/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
14m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 1617/FL340/TP E75S/TB NEG CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
15m ago
Smooth
SPA UA /OV SPA/TM 1617/FL170/TP A320/TB NEG CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
15m ago
Smooth
DBN UA /OV DBN103043/TM 1616/FL250/TP PC12/TA M24/IC LGT RIME 250/RM ZTLFD-20
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach.

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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Smooth
0:47-1:14
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
5 mi
Wind
15 kt G28 (270°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DAB Daytona Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
13 kt G20 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.