Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
MAD
PHL
AA9601
American Airlines · Live forecast
MAD
→
PHL
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 10m
Duration
3,192 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP FBU76W 4515N04851W 0910 F410 4658N03959W 0953 4858N02959W MS57 250/57 KT FHREY QXT AME 180910 J09A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP THY99D 4615N02201W 0909 F350 4629N02000W 0919 4659N01500W MS52 229/77 KT TCLJF QXT AME 180909 F10A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC681 4549N02121W 0906 F380 5001N02959W 1005 5101N04000W MS57 247/58 KT CGPTS QXT AOE 180906 J69A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX74T 4626N03810W 0906 F410 4759N03000W 0946 4859N02000W MS54 302/40 KT LXJCV QXT AME 180906 F99A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP CLX86N 4526N04155W 0906 F330 4600N04000W 0915 4800N03000W MS44 274/73 KT LXLCL QXT AME 180906 F52A
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 15 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes, and 3 hours 45 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 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 55 minutes.
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 4h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:20
Moderate
2:20-2:50
Moderate
2:50-3:20
Light
3:20-3:50
Moderate
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
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (210°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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.