Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Portland International Airport, Portland.
American Airlines
CLT
PDX
AA1849
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT
→
PDX
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 44m
Duration
1,979 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → PDX
15 pilot reports along this route
11 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GMU UA /OV GMU010002/TM 2303/FL1500/TP C56X/RM BASES RAGED AT 2000
6m ago
Smooth
EUG UA /OV EUG070020/TM 2303/FL300/TP E75L/RM SMOOTH /ZSE
6m ago
Light
PIA UA /OV KPIA/TM 2300/FL015/TP CRJ9/SK OVC015-TOP110/TB LGT CHOP BLO 030/RM DURD RY 31
9m ago
Smooth
PDX UA /OV 15NE PDX/TM 2255/FL040/TP C172/IC TRACE ICE 040
14m ago
Smooth
FAM UUA /OV FAM/TM 2254/FL330/TP LJ60/RM MTN WAVE +/- 500FT ZKC FDC CW
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 35 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 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.
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Flight Timeline 2h 44min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:35
Light
1:35-2:00
Light
2:00-2:24
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
PDX
Portland International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (120°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.