Your Flight
We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to La Crosse Regional Airport, La Crosse.
American Airlines
ORD
LSE
AA3490
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD
→
LSE
69
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 19m
Duration
186 nm
Distance
24,000 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 → LSE
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
2 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1216/FLSFC/TP B738/RM BRAKING ACTION MEDIUM TO POOR
7m ago
Moderate
SBN UA /OV GIJ081019/TM 1210/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
13m ago
Light
BIV UA /OV PMM270045/TM 1208/FL130/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP FL150 BLO
15m ago
Light
JOT UA /OV JOT090040/TM 1200/FL280/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP-OCNL MOD CHOP
23m ago
Smooth
RST UA /OV LSE-RST/TM 1200/FLDURGD/TP LJ60/TB NEG 400-110
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
22 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 directly to your destination.
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 26 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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Flight Timeline 1h 19min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:40
Moderate
0:40-1:04
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
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (320°)
Sky
Overcast
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
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.