Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale.
Spirit Airlines
ORD
FLL
NK213
Spirit Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
FLL
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 16m
Duration
1,029 nm
Distance
35,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → FLL
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1216/FLSFC/TP B738/RM BRAKING ACTION MEDIUM TO POOR
4m ago
Smooth
RSV UA /OV BIB060022 /TM 1216 /FL300 /TP B738 /TA M40 /WV 21093KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
4m ago
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA 10W/TM 1215/FL023/TP E170/SK BKN023-TOP060/TB NEG/IC NEG
5m ago
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA270010/TM 1215/FL023/TP E170/SK BKN023-TOP060/TB NEG/IC NEG
5m ago
Light
DAY UA /OV RID/TM 1214/FL370/TP B737/TB LGT MOD CHOP 370
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 74 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.
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 4h 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Severe
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
3:29-3:56
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
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.