American Airlines ORD OMA AA4273
American Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → OMA
AA4273 · Mar 15, 2026 · 17:04 CD
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 40m
Duration
361 nm
Distance
30,000 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 → OMA
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PNT UA /OV PNT020020/TM 2313/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD 240-280/RM DURD
6m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV RFD/TM 2312/FL020/TP A320/SK OVC020/RM DURC
7m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 2310/FL007/TP B737/SK OVC/TB SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
9m ago
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069 TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
13m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Eppley Airfield, Omaha.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
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
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
OMA Eppley Airfield — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
30 kt G49 (350°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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.

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