United Airlines ORD TVC UA4179
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → TVC
UA4179 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:55 CD
67
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 15m
Duration
194 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → TVC
7 pilot reports along this route
3 / 7
Reporting smooth
3 / 7
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
C75 UA /OV BDF/TM 1527/FL380/TP B738/TB NEG
11m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD270014/TM 1525/FLDURGC/TP B738/SK B025 T065/TB LT CHOP/IC NEG
13m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 1524/FL027/TP SF50/SK OVC027-TOPUNKN
14m ago
Smooth
GRR UUA /OV GRR/TM 1524/FL000/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +15KT 2MF RWY26L
14m ago
Moderate
MBS UA /OV GDW/TM 1523/FL350/TP B763/TB MOD
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City.

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.

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 34 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.

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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 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:08
Light
1:08-1:32
Light
1:32-1:55
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
TVC Cherry Capital Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
19 kt G38 (340°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-8°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.