Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Iberia
MAD
ORD
IB341
Iberia · Live forecast
MAD
→
ORD
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 40m
Duration
3,642 nm
Distance
40,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL109 4509N01226W 0906 F340 4600N01500W 0921 4800N02000W MS50 229/32 KT N428DX DDL IG1 180906 J94A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC681 4549N02121W 0906 F380 5001N02959W 1005 5101N04000W MS57 247/58 KT CGPTS QXT AOE 180906 J69A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL351 4343N01409W 0905 F360 4700N02000W 0948 5030N03000W MS55 265/27 KT N14121 QXS VGO 180905 F70A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL221 4531N01359W 0902 F340 4601N01459W 0909 4831N01959W MS49 236/38 KT N27283 DDL X0E 180902 F97A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW8K 4925N03118W 0901 F390 4930N03000W 0907 5030N02000W MS45 323/39 KT GXLEH DDL XXF 180901 J89A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 32 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 9h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Smooth
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Smooth
6:18-6:47
Smooth
6:47-7:16
Smooth
7:16-7:45
Light
7:45-8:14
Light
8:14-8:42
Light
8:42-9:10
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (360°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G18 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.