Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
✈
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Route Information
Departure
IAD (IAD)
Distance
927.1 km (500.6 nautical miles)
Arrival
MDW (MDW)
Estimated Flight Time
100 minutes (1h 40m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAD → MDW
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
TOL UA /OV KTOL/TM 0502/FL020/TP B738/TB MOD/RM DURC
7m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0500/FL012/TP B737/SK BASES 010
9m ago
Moderate
JOT UUA /OV JOT240025/TM 0500/FL150/TP A320/TB MOD 170-160 SEV 150-140
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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.
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 62 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.
Relaxation Exercises
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Flight Timeline 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
12 kt G23 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
13 kt G22 (360°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.