Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita.
United Airlines
IAH
IAB
UA3926
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH
→
IAB
Also sold as:
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 42m
Duration
468 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 IAH → IAB
5 pilot reports along this route
3 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
DFW UA /OV F10/TM 1801/FL060/TP SR22/TB OCNL MOD CAT/RM ZFW50
17m ago
Smooth
AMA UA /OV PNH050150/TM 1801/FL240/TP BE20/TA M24/IC LGT RIME/RM ZAB FDCS
17m ago
Light
DFW UA /OV AKUNA/TM 1759/FL050/TP C172/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZFW53
19m ago
Smooth
CXO UUA /OV CXO/TM 1758/FL001/TP COL4/RM LLWS +/-10 KT SFC 001
20m ago
Smooth
PRX UA /OV PRX/TM 1758/FL80/TP S22T/RM GREAT RIDE ZFW37
20m ago
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2,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you directly to your destination.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 81 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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 42min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:41
Light
0:41-1:02
Light
1:02-1:22
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 G28 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAB
McConnell Air Force Base — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-2°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.