Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver to Fort McMurray Airport, Fort McMurray.
Air Canada Express
YVR
YMM
AC7790
Air Canada Express · Live forecast
YVR
→
YMM
73
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 21m
Duration
621 nm
Distance
31,000 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying YVR → YMM
3 pilot reports along this route
3 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
VR UUA /OV CZBB /TM 2245 /FLUNKN /TP C172 /RM NUMEROUS ACFT REPORT WINDSHEAR RWY 13 PERF +/-. DOWNDRAFTS DEP RWY 13.
21m ago
Smooth
VR UUA /OV CYVR /TM 2230 /FLDURD /TP B737 /RM NUMEROUS ACFT REPORT WINDSHEAR RWY 08L+08R. PERFORMANCE +/- 10KTS. MEDIUM WEIGHT CAT ACFT.
36m ago
Smooth
VR UUA /OV CYVR /TM 2218 /FLDURD /TP B735 /RM RWY 08L WINDSHEAR 700FT AGL, UNKNOWN LOSS OF PERFORMANCE.
48m ago
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2,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 125 knots.
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 3h 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Moderate
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:01
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
YVR
Vancouver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
10 kt (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YMM
Fort McMurray Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
3 kt (0°)
Sky
Clear
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
Turboprop Aircraft
Size
Small
Comfort
Turboprop aircraft typically fly at lower altitudes where turbulence can be more common. You may feel more movement, but these aircraft are designed to safely handle turbulent conditions.
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.