American Airlines CLT ORD AA1172
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → ORD
AA1172 · Mar 16, 2026 · 06:00 ED
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 18m
Duration
521 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → ORD
7 pilot reports along this route
2 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
VYS UA /OV VYS/TM 0327/FL170/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP/IC NEG
10m ago
Smooth
CRW UUA /OV CRW/TM 0326/FLDURD/TP CRJ7/RM LLWS +/- 20 KT ON FNL RY 23
11m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV 5 NE ORD/TM 0325/FL060/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM SMOOTH ABV 070
12m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV 270010/TM 0321/FL100/TP B738/WX IMC/TB LHT-MOD CHOP/RM DURC
16m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV ORD270010/TM 0321/FL100/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM SMOOTH ABV 070
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 72 knots.

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
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 2h 18min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:34
Moderate
1:34-1:58
Light
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
Wind
11 kt (140°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
22 kt G35 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.