Ups Airlines PHL SDF 5X204
Ups Airlines · Live forecast
PHL → SDF
5X204 · Mar 15, 2026 · 23:43
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 54m
Duration
500 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → SDF
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 2310/FL035/TP B738/RM BASES 3500
3m ago
Smooth
IAD UA /OV IAD/TM 2305/FLDURC/TP B788/SK BKN030-066
8m ago
Smooth
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 2303/FL170/TP E75L/TA M02/IC MOD RIME 160-170
10m ago
Moderate
CVG UA /OV CVG360020/TM 2303/FLDURD/TP B737/TB MOD 130-SFC
10m ago
Smooth
PNE UA /OV 5NM SE/TM 2300/FLDURC/TP E55P/SK OVC030
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville.

Your Journey Beta

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 57 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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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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 1h 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:34
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
Wind
12 kt G18 (120°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G28 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
24°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
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.