Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Burlington International, South Burlington.
American Eagle
DCA
BTV
AA4532
American Eagle · Live forecast
DCA
→
BTV
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
6h 51m
Duration
379 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DCA → BTV
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
FWN UA /OV SAX/TM 0941/FL300/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0934/FL004/TP B38M/SK OVC004
14m ago
Moderate
SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0930/FL050/TP CRJ9/TB MOD TURB BELOW 050
18m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0919/FL002/TP E75S/RM BASES ON DEPARTURE REPORTED AT 002
29m ago
Moderate
EEN UA /OV EEN/TM 0916/FL240/TP B752/TB MOD CHOP 200-240
32m ago
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1,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 63 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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.
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Flight Timeline 6h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:29
Light
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Light
3:27-3:56
Moderate
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Light
5:23-5:52
Light
5:52-6:21
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
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
BTV
Burlington International — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G38 (190°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.