Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
American Airlines
PHX
PHL
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American Airlines · Live forecast
PHX
→
PHL
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 23m
Duration
1,799 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 PHX → PHL
7 pilot reports along this route
6 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IND UA /OV MXQ/TM 0156/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT
17m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0152/FL024/TP C25A/SK OVC024
21m ago
Smooth
TOP UUA /OV TOP200015/TM 0149/FL001/TP E145/SK TOP025/TA M10/IC TRACE RIME/RM LLWS +/-10KTS ZKC FDC CW
24m ago
Smooth
FOE UA /OV 5 NM SE FOE/TM 0145/FL025/TP E145/SK BASES 025/WX 5SM/TA -10C/IC TRACE RME
28m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV METAR/TM 0145/FL028/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 82 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 14 minutes early.
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 23 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
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 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
32°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G25 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°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
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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.