American Airlines CLT GSP AA5181
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → GSP
AA5181 · Mar 15, 2026 · 19:46 ED
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
0h 55m
Duration
66 nm
Distance
24,000 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 → GSP
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GMU UA /OV GMU010002/TM 2303/FL1500/TP C56X/RM BASES RAGED AT 2000
6m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT047027/TM 2251/FL089/TP LJ35/TB MODERATE TURBULANCE/RM CHSLEY ARR SOUTH NEAR NODEW.
18m ago
Smooth
GMU UA /OV GMU010003/TM 2239/FL2000/TP PA28/RM BASES 1560
30m ago
Light
TYS UA /OV VXV/TM 2238/FL330/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 39
31m ago
Smooth
HKY UA /OV BZM330010/TM 2233/FL190/TP CRJ9/WX IMC/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZTLFD 44
36m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport, Greer.

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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 37 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 55 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:40
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
11 kt G17 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
GSP Greenville Spartanburg International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (100°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.