United Airlines IAD CLE UA2131
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD → CLE
UA2131 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:25
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 23m
Duration
250 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → CLE
13 pilot reports along this route
9 / 13
Reporting smooth
3 / 13
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
IAD UA /OV AML350020/TM 0041/FL020/TP TBM8/SK BASES 025 BKN
5m ago
Smooth
CAK UA /OV KCAK/TM 0041/FLDURD/TP BCS3/RM +/-10
5m ago
Smooth
CGF UUA /OV KCGF/TM 0041/FL020/TP G280/RM LLWS +/- 20 KTS ON FINAL RY24
5m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV RWY 19C/TM 0037/FLDURD/TP E145/SK OVC 025/WX 10SM
9m ago
Light
DTW UA /OV DXO020005/TM 0035/FL010/TP B739/TB LT/RM GAINS AND LOSSES OF 5 KTS DURD RY 21 LEFT
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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.

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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 23min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:42
Light
0:42-1:08
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
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G25 (230°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°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
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.