American Airlines PHL AMS AA204
American Airlines · Live forecast
PHL → AMS
AA204 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:15
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
11h 25m
Duration
3,238 nm
Distance
39,000 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 PHL → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP ETH3502 5015N 04906W 1218 F340 M57 316/172 5001N 05001W 1224 4931N 05201W KT ETBAC DDL XXH 161218 F47A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL56 5401N 03957W 1218 F360 M47 273/25 5400N 04000W 1218 5201N 05001W KT N204UA DDL XXN 161218 F54A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL83 5457N 03114W 1217 F320 M45 238/30 5402N 04001W 1258 5202N 05001W KT N437DX DDL IG1 161218 J88A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL928 5450N01851W 1217 F340 5502N01959W 1224 5602N03000W MS54 229/127 KT N669UA DDL XXF 161218 F35A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL73 5423N01645W 1217 F320 5500N02000W 1235 5600N03000W MS51 233/101 KT N802NW DDL BLY 161217 J32A
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Schiphol, Amsterdam.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 20 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 43 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 11h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-8:59
Light
8:59-9:28
Light
9:28-9:57
Light
9:57-10:26
Light
10:26-10:55
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
PHL Philadelphia International Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AMS Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°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
b788
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.