United Airlines ORD GSO UA5396
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → GSO
UA5396 · Mar 15, 2026 · 18:49 CD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 57m
Duration
512 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → GSO
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PNT UA /OV PNT020020/TM 2313/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD 240-280/RM DURD
7m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 2312/FL020/TP A320/SK OVC020/RM DURC
8m ago
Smooth
IND UA /OV CVG329027/TM 2312/FL370/TP B763/TB NEG
8m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 2310/FL007/TP B737/SK OVC/TB SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
10m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069 TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 57min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Smooth
2:10-2:37
Smooth
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
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (150°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°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.

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