Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte to San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio.
American Airlines
CLT
SAT
AA1657
American Airlines · Live forecast
CLT
→
SAT
69
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 16m
Duration
950 nm
Distance
36,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying CLT → SAT
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MGM UA /OV 3 WEST/TM 1750/FL030/TP E145/SK SCT022
8m ago
Smooth
GMU UA /OV GMU/TM 1748/FLDURGD/TP SR22/SK BKN007
10m ago
Light
BPT UA /OV BPT270002/TM 1746/FLDURGC/TP BE9T/TB CONS LGT/RM VMC
12m ago
Smooth
MEI UA /OV MEI225030/TM 1744/FL350/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZME
14m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV ROB 130-15/TM 1744/FL070/TP TBM9/TA M15/IC LT RIME 075-070
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
30 minutes and 1 hour 40 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 85 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 25 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 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Moderate
0:44-1:08
Severe
1:08-1:32
Moderate
1:32-1:56
Moderate
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
18 kt G35 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SAT
San Antonio International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G22 (20°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
12°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.