American Airlines ORD ATW AA3770
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD ATW
AA3770 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:59 CD
64
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 3m
Duration
140 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → ATW
5 pilot reports along this route
1 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
JOT UA /OV JOT236020/TM 0506/FL150/TP B39M/TB CONS MOD 160-140
8m ago
Moderate
BMI UA /OV BMI/TM 0505/FL320/TP B712/TB CONS MOD CHOP
9m ago
Moderate
UNU UA /OV UNU/TM 0501/FL360/TP A321/TB MOD CHOP
13m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0500/FL012/TP B737/SK BASES 010
14m ago
Smooth
JOT UUA /OV JOT240025/TM 0500/FL150/TP A320/TB MOD-SEV 170160-150-140
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

21 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 directly to your destination.

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 23 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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Flight Timeline 1h 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:32
Moderate
0:32-0:48
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
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
22 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
ATW Outagamie County — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
26 kt G38 (20°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.

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