Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
United Airlines
EWR
ORD
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United Airlines · Live forecast
EWR
→
ORD
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 48m
Duration
623 nm
Distance
30,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → ORD
13 pilot reports along this route
6 / 13
Reporting smooth
2 / 13
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GRR UA /OV VIO360030/TM 1403/FL290/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
MIE UA /OV MIE290015/TM 1403/FL340/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV KJFK225004/TM 1400/FL017/TP E75S/RM LLWS -10 KT 013 DURC RY22R JFK
10m ago
Smooth
YNG UA /OV YNG/TM 1400/FLDURC/TP C130/SK BKN030
10m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 1400/FL040/TP E170/TA M04/IC LGT RIME 030-050
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour and 1 hour 25 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 99 knots.
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 2h 48min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Moderate
1:12-1:38
Moderate
1:38-2:03
Light
2:03-2:28
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
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
19 kt G29 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°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
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.