Your Flight
We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco to Lajes Airport, Praia da Vitória.
Tap Air Portugal
SFO
TER
TP240
Tap Air Portugal · Live forecast
SFO
→
TER
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
9h 50m
Duration
4,264 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 SFO → TER
14 pilot reports along this route
14 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL138 4706N04919W 0541 F340 4800N04000W 0626 4900N03000W MS49 250/31 KT N839MH QXS YYT 170542 F53A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC116 4853N05121W 0541 F330 4900N05000W 0548 4900N04000W MS47 259/26 KT CGOIR QXS YYT 170541 J46A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP FBU95X 4652N05152W 0538 F399 4700N05000W 0547 4758N04000W MS58 248/45 KT FHTRE QXT AME 170539 J61A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EIN144 4836N05137W 0536 F350 4900N05000W 0545 5000N04000W MS53 235/44 KT EILRH DDL YYT 170536 J66A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW120 4847N05144W 0535 F370 4900N05000W 0544 5000N04000W MS57 231/52 KT GYMMU DDL YYT 170535 F42A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 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 over the Sierra Nevada, over the Rocky Mountains, over the Appalachian Mountains, and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 44 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 44 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 9h 50min
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
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Smooth
5:28-5:57
Smooth
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
Light
6:55-7:24
Light
7:24-7:53
Light
7:53-8:22
Light
8:22-8:51
Light
8:51-9:20
Light
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
SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt (270°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
TER
Lajes Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt (210°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.