United Express ORD STL UA4416
United Express · Live forecast
ORD → STL
UA4416 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:59 CD · mitsubishi crj-550
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 28m
Duration
224 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → STL
12 pilot reports along this route
5 / 12
Reporting smooth
7 / 12
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SUS UUA /OV SUS/TM 1532/FLUNKN/TP GLF5/RM LLWS +/-10KTS 010-005 AGL DURD RWY 26L
4m ago
Smooth
MLI UA /OV MZV/TM 1526/FL320/TP A321/TB NEG
10m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD270014/TM 1525/FLDURC/TP B738/SK B025 T065/TB LT CHOP/IC NEG
11m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 1524/FL027/TP SF50/SK OVC027-TOPUNKN
12m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD090030/TM 1522/FL090/TP B739/TB LT CHOP/IC NEG
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
900 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 900 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis.

Your Journey Beta

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 23 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 28min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:44
Light
0:44-1:13
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G31 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-6°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
mitsubishi crj-550
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.