Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Metropolitan Airport, Columbia.
United Express
IAD
CAE
UA4504
United Express · Live forecast
IAD
→
CAE
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 39m
Duration
348 nm
Distance
30,000 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 IAD → CAE
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
GSP UA /OV GSP/TM 2312/FL016/TP C560/SK BKN016
6m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 2310/FL035/TP B738/RM BASES 3500
8m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV IAD/TM 2305/FLDURC/TP B788/SK BKN030-066
13m ago
Smooth
GMU UA /OV GMU010002/TM 2303/FL1500/TP C56X/RM BASES RAGED AT 2000
15m ago
Smooth
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 2255/FL140/TP E75L/TA M07/IC LGT RIME
23m ago
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1,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
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 46 knots.
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.
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Flight Timeline 5h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Light
1:26-1:54
Light
1:54-2:22
Light
2:22-2:50
Light
2:50-3:18
Light
3:18-3:46
Light
3:46-4:14
Light
4:14-4:42
Light
4:42-5:09
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G20 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CAE
Metropolitan Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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
Today
mitsubishi crj-550
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.