Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Bradley International, Hartford.
Breeze Airways
ORD
BDL
MX6499
Breeze Airways · Live forecast
ORD
→
BDL
71
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 47m
Duration
679 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 ORD → BDL
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090002/TM 2036/FL015/TP CRJ7/RM LLWS +25 RWY 27R
4m ago
Smooth
MKG UUA /OV MKG123010/TM 2025/FLDURD/TP C414/TB /TB MOD-SEV BLO030
15m ago
Moderate
BUF UA /OV BUF/TM 2024/FL360/TP GA6C/TB MOD/RM ZOB
16m ago
Smooth
UES UUA /OV UES150002/TM 2023/FLDURD/TP C55B/RM LLWS +/-10KT DURD RY28 ON LEFT BASE
17m ago
Smooth
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 2020/FL026/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-15 KT DURD RY18 SBN
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes, 24 minutes, and 32 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 Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 78 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 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 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:43
Moderate
0:43-1:05
Light
1:05-1:27
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
Wind
20 kt G30 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BDL
Bradley International — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (290°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.