Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
Iberia
ORD
MAD
IB342
Iberia · Live forecast
ORD
→
MAD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
8h 10m
Duration
3,642 nm
Distance
39,000 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 → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW29G 4944N 04652W 1455 F410 M53 304/82 5100N 04000W 1525 5130N 03000W KT GZBKM DDL XXH 161455 L15A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR73Q 5032N 04440W 1454 F380 M49 306/81 4830N 05000W 1526 MUSAK KT GVTEA DDL XXH 161454 J02A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP PVA1617 4859N03541W 1454 F400 4800N04000W 1519 4400N05000W MS47 260/41 KT N300SC DDL XXN 161455 F08A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP ELY1027 4710N02037W 1453 F380 4901N03000W 1546 4901N04000W MS59 349/101 KT 4XEDI QXT EUA 161453 L43A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS27RW 4434N01340W 1452 F390 NILAV 1456 4850N01200W MS62 264/36 KT GJZBO DDL IG1 161453 M40A
9m ago
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13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 20 minutes and 3 hours 25 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 and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas 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 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 53 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 8h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:48
Light
5:48-6:16
Light
6:16-6:44
Light
6:44-7:12
Light
7:12-7:40
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
2 mi
Wind
24 kt G34 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (270°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°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
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.