Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Metropolitan Airport, Columbia.
United Express
ORD
CAE
UA5594
United Express · Live forecast
ORD
→
CAE
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 14m
Duration
579 nm
Distance
31,000 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 ORD → CAE
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SDF UA /OV KSDF/TM 0027/FLDURC/TP B737/RM BASES 036 TOPS 063
4m ago
Moderate
AGS UA /OV IRQ050015/TM 0024/FL400/TP C700/TB CONS MOD CAT/RM ZTLFD 23
7m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL763 3502N 08155W 0022 F310 233/118 TB MODERATE SK IC
9m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0021/FL290/TP E295/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD 33
10m ago
Smooth
BKW UA /OV LVT350005/TM 0019/FL310/TP B737/TB NEG
12m ago
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Your Journey Beta
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 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 96 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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 2h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:08
Light
1:08-1:31
Moderate
1:31-1:54
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
10 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CAE
Metropolitan Airport — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G32 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.