United Airlines EWR MAD UA51
United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR → MAD
UA51 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:45 ED
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 30m
Duration
3,126 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IFA6147 4647N03125W 1759 F410 4700N03000W 1806 4800N02000W MS48 259/53 KT DAFAO DDL IG1 161759 F72A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP LSA601 4528N02315W 1753 F450 4600N02000W 1808 4700N01000W MS52 239/55 KT IWATT DDL XXH 161753 F17A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP IFA6147 4631N03258W 1752 F410 4700N03000W 1806 4800N02000W MS48 274/52 KT DAFAO DDL IG1 161752 F66A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP VJT836 4553N04153W 1751 F430 4500N05000W 1839 RAFIN MS55 307/78 KT 9HVJK DDL XXF 161751 M12A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP LSA601 4524N 02333W 1751 F450 M52 241/61 4600N 02000W 1807 4700N 01000W KT IWATT DDL XXH 161752 F16A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour, 4 hours, and 6 hours 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 45 minutes early.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Moderate
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Moderate
6:30-7:00
Smooth
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (330°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.