United Express ORD SLN UA5108
United Express · Live forecast
ORD → SLN
UA5108 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:55 CD · mitsubishi crj-200lr
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 11m
Duration
485 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → SLN
5 pilot reports along this route
1 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
JOT UA /OV JOT236020/TM 0506/FL150/TP B39M/TB CONS MOD 160-140
12m ago
Moderate
BMI UA /OV BMI/TM 0505/FL320/TP B712/TB CONS MOD CHOP
13m ago
Moderate
UNU UA /OV UNU/TM 0501/FL360/TP A321/TB MOD CHOP
17m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV KMDW/TM 0500/FL012/TP B737/SK BASES 010
18m ago
Smooth
JOT UUA /OV JOT240025/TM 0500/FL150/TP A320/TB MOD-SEV 170160-150-140
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 62 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 11min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:43
Light
0:43-1:06
Light
1:06-1:29
Light
1:29-1:51
Moderate
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
22 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
SLN Salina Municipal Airport — Arrival
Wind
26 kt G36 (340°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-5°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
mitsubishi crj-200lr
Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.