Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Toronto to LaGuardia Airport, New York.
American Airlines
YYZ
LGA
AA4438
American Airlines · Live forecast
YYZ
→
LGA
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 38m
Duration
309 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying YYZ → LGA
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR/TM 2305/FL022/TP PA28/SK BKN027
11m ago
Smooth
HFD UA /OV HFD285002/TM 2305/FL025/TP C172/SK BKN027
11m ago
Smooth
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 2303/FL170/TP E75L/TA M02/IC MOD RIME 160-170
13m ago
Moderate
ROC UA /OV ROC224001/TM 2302/FL035/TP CRJ9/TB MOD TURB SFC-035 SMOOTH ABOVE
14m ago
Smooth
HPN UA /OV CMK/TM 2302/FL040/TP GLF4/TB NEG
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 60 knots.
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 1h 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
YYZ
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport — Departure
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (120°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LGA
LaGuardia Airport — Arrival
Wind
11 kt (110°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°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
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather 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.