American Airlines CLT ROA AA5870
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT → ROA
AA5870 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:07 ED
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 22m
Duration
135 nm
Distance
25,000 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 → ROA
11 pilot reports along this route
8 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV CLT090025/TM 1219/FL340/TP C525/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 33
6m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV BZM/TM 1217/FL150/TP E145/TA M3/IC LGT RIME/RM ZTLFD 44
8m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV BZM320030/TM 1217/FL150/TP E145/SK TS/RM LTGCC A/C STRUCK ZTLFD 44
8m ago
Smooth
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 1216/FL030/TP C56X/SK BKN016
9m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV CLT135045/TM 1215/FL170/TP A321/SK BASES 031/TB SMOOTH
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 600 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke.

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 81 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:41
Smooth
0:41-1:07
Light
Landing
Light
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
17 kt G31 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G33 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°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.