Your Flight
We analysed more than 100 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Route Information
Departure
DCA (DCA)
Distance
48.4 km (26.1 nautical miles)
Arrival
BWI (BWI)
Flight Time
29 minutes (0h 29m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: too short to reach cruise
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Too short for a turbulence forecast
Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.
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 they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DCA → BWI
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
ARP UAL3886 3958N 07457W 2330 F390 TB MODERATE SK CLEAR IC
32m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
100 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you directly to your destination.
Some Bumps Ahead
There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 26 knots.
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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 29 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Departure
Wind
4 kt (110°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.