United Airlines IAH MFE UA2379
United Airlines · Live forecast
IAH → MFE
UA2379 · Mar 17, 2026 · 20:32 CD · airbus a320-232
60
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 25m
Duration
275 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying IAH → MFE
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
IAH UA /OV IAH090035/TM 0001/FL140/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
32m 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to McAllen Miller International Airport, McAllen.

Your Journey Beta

23 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 crossing the Gulf of Mexico – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 44 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:43
Moderate
0:43-1:10
Severe
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 G22 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MFE McAllen Miller International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (10°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
20°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
airbus a320-232
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.