Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Albemarle, Charlottesville.
United Airlines
ORD
CHO
UA5610
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
CHO
68
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 57m
Duration
491 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → CHO
10 pilot reports along this route
4 / 10
Reporting smooth
3 / 10
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MIE UA /OV MIE290015/TM 1403/FL340/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
CVG UA /OV 5 W CVG/TM 1402/FLDURC/TP B77L/SK OVC039 TOPS 065/IC NEG
8m ago
Light
FWA UA /OV FWA170025/TM 1400/FL360/TP B739/TB CONS LGT -MOD CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 1400/FL040/TP E170/TA M04/IC LGT RIME 030-050
10m ago
Light
DCA UA /OV DCA084014/TM 1400/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LIGHT CHOP/RM MOSTLY SMOOTH DURC SOOKI SID DCA
10m ago
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Your Journey Beta
18 minutes and 1 hour 20 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 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 106 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 57min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
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
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
24 kt G34 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
CHO
Albemarle — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
15 kt G28 (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
18°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
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.