Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester.
United Airlines
IAD
ROC
UA1460
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAD
→
ROC
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 25m
Duration
251 nm
Distance
24,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 → ROC
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
1 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL180003/TM 2141/FL020/TP B38M/SK BASE 004 OVC/RM DUKPN1 SID
17m ago
Smooth
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 2140/FL390/TP A21N/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZOB
18m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV RWY 15R FINAL/TM 2135/FL008/TP B737/SK BKN008
23m ago
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL140040/TM 2131/FL140/TP BCS3/WX RA/TB LIGHT TB/RM DEALE3 STAR
27m ago
Smooth
BUF UUA /OV BUF 05001/TM 2118/FLDURD/TP B737/TB +/-15 BLO 010
40m ago
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1,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
34 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 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 59 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 1h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:43
Moderate
0:43-1:10
Light
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
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Departure
Wind
24 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G32 (260°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
3°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.