Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston to Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa.
United Express
IAH
TUL
UA4282
United Express · Live forecast
IAH
→
TUL
Also sold as:
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 40m
Duration
374 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 → TUL
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
OKC UA /OV IRW/TM 0018/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZFW49
13m ago
Light
HRO UA /OV RZC315010/TM 0005/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZME
26m ago
Moderate
IAH UA /OV IAH090035/TM 0001/FL140/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
30m ago
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1,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 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 directly to your destination.
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 58 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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Moderate
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
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt G22 (30°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
TUL
Tulsa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G21 (170°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
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.