Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford.
Ups
PHL
RFD
5X1191
Ups · Live forecast
PHL
→
RFD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 8m
Duration
642 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHL → RFD
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
4m ago
Smooth
PNE UA /OV 5NM SE/TM 2300/FLDURC/TP E55P/SK OVC030
9m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV RBV/TM 2300/FL080/TP B737/TB NEG
9m ago
Light
PIA UA /OV KPIA/TM 2300/FL015/TP CRJ9/SK OVC015-TOP110/TB LGT CHOP BLO 030/RM DURD RY 31
9m ago
Smooth
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 2255/FL140/TP E75L/TA M07/IC LGT RIME
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
34 minutes and 1 hour 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
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 56 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 08min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:34
Light
0:34-0:53
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
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G18 (120°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (330°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°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
boeing 757-24apf
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.