Turbulence forecast for passengers
Will my flight be bumpy?
A calm, honest forecast for your exact flight. No jargon.
Today's sky
Across the United States today, most of the sky at cruising height looks smooth (83%); the bumpiest areas are over Oregon and over California, mostly in the morning. Open the live map
How it works
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Tell us your flight
Your airports, date and departure time. That's all we need, no account.
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We read the sky on your route
The latest global weather model, our own turbulence check at your cruising height, and what pilots are reporting right now.
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You get your ride, in plain words
Where the bumps might be, when, for how long, and what they'll feel like. With how sure we are.
The Cup Scale
Four simple levels, told by a cup of coffee. Ripples are part of almost every flight.
- SmoothCoffee stays still.
- RipplesLight bumps, the coffee ripples. Totally normal.
- BumpyNoticeable bumps, hold your drink. Crews may pause the service.
- Seatbelt onStay seated with your belt fastened; it usually passes in minutes.
Calm guides
- Can turbulence crash a plane?How airliners are designed for rough air: the certification loads, the safety factor, the 787 wing test, and what the accident record shows.
- Clear-air turbulence, explainedWhy a flight can get bumpy under a perfectly blue sky: the jet stream, wind shear, why radar can't see it, where it happens, and why it's becoming more common.
- Fear of flying: a calm plan for your next flightHow common fear of flying is, what actually helps according to the NHS and research, and a simple plan for the week before, the day of and the flight itself.
Honest by design
Every forecast shows how sure we are, when it was last updated and where the data comes from. We never promise a smooth flight. We tell you what the sky looks like.
Over the last 15 days, when pilots reported moderate or stronger bumps, our forecast had shown bumps nearby about 8 in 10 times. See how we check