Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.
United Airlines
IAH
DCA
UA2224
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH
→
DCA
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 59m
Duration
1,048 nm
Distance
35,000 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 IAH → DCA
13 pilot reports along this route
7 / 13
Reporting smooth
4 / 13
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
RYY UA /OV RYY090003/TM 1439/FLDURD/TP C56X/SK OVC019
9m ago
Smooth
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 1344/FLDURGC/TP B739/SK BKN023
10m ago
Light
LFT UA /OV LFT/TM 1341/FLDURGC/TP CL35/TB LGT CHOP
13m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV HCH050030/TM 1341/FL200/TP SF50/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 38
13m ago
Smooth
AEX UA /OV AEX360010/TM 1340/FL350/TP A319/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
42 minutes and 1 hour 45 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 105 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 20 minutes early.
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 3h 59min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Moderate
1:47-2:15
Moderate
2:15-2:43
Light
2:43-3:11
Light
3:11-3:39
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
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G31 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
17°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
boeing 737-824
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.