American Airlines PHX ORD AA1061
American Airlines · Live forecast
PHX → ORD
AA1061 · Mar 17, 2026 · 00:51 MS
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 34m
Duration
1,249 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.

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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying PHX → ORD
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ALS UA /OV ALS090040/TM 0209/FL380/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-
15m ago
Smooth
ALS UA /OV ALS010010/TM 0204/FL370/TP CRJ7/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-
20m ago
Moderate
TAD UA /OV TBE180020/TM 0202/FL410/TP BE40/TB OCNL CONS MOD CAT/RM ZAB FDCS
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 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 across the Sonoran Desert and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas 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 97 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 14 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 34min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Moderate
2:16-2:45
Light
2:45-3:14
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
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Departure
Wind
6 kt (80°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G23 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.