American Airlines DFW PDX AA2606
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW PDX
AA2606 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:16 CD · airbus a321-231
73
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 16m
Duration
1,402 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → PDX
11 pilot reports along this route
2 / 11
Reporting smooth
1 / 11
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
AFW UA /OV AFW/TM 0315/FL020/TP B767/TB MOD
6m ago
Moderate
BKE UA /OV BKE/TM 0314/FL380/TP A20N/TB MOD CAT 380/RM /ZSE
7m ago
Moderate
BNO UA /OV ILR/TM 0313/FL380/TP B737/TB MOD /ZLC
8m ago
Light
CDS UA /OV GTH/TM 0308/FL300/TP B737/TB LGT/RM ZFW64
13m ago
Smooth
PDT UA /OV PDT170017/TM 0308/FL160/TP E75L/TA M10/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD 160-140 /ZSE
13m ago
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5,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

47 minutes, 1 hour, 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 Rocky 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 87 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 34 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
Light
0:44-1:08
Moderate
1:08-1:32
Moderate
1:32-1:56
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
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G33 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PDX Portland International Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
airbus a321-231
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.