Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
Netjets Aviation
LAX
IAD
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Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
LAX
→
IAD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 24m
Duration
1,984 nm
Distance
39,000 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 LAX → IAD
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IND UA /OV MXQ/TM 0156/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT
16m ago
Smooth
TOP UUA /OV TOP200015/TM 0149/FL001/TP E145/SK TOP025/TA M10/IC TRACE RIME/RM LLWS +/-10KTS ZKC FDC CW
23m ago
Smooth
FOE UA /OV 5 NM SE FOE/TM 0145/FL025/TP E145/SK BASES 025/WX 5SM/TA -10C/IC TRACE RME
27m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 0145/FL028/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
27m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL220005/TM 0142/FL090/TP B38M/SK OVC025/TB SMOOTH/RM TOPS 050
30m ago
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7,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
27 minutes and 1 hour 15 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 Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
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 84 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 11 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:42
Moderate
0:42-1:09
Light
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
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G23 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
12°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.