Free tool · Official forecasts, checked every 10 minutes
Will my flight be bumpy?
Choose where you're flying from and to. We'll look at the official US turbulence forecasts and recent pilot reports along your route, and tell you in plain English what you might feel.
A few things worth knowing
- Turbulence is normal. It's moving air, like waves under a boat. It can feel big from your seat, but it isn't a danger to the airplane. Why turbulence isn't dangerous to the airplane.
- Pilots already know. Crews and dispatchers read these same forecasts, plus reports from other aircraft, and often change altitude to find smoother air. What pilots do when it gets bumpy.
- The seat belt is the one habit that matters. Keep it fastened whenever you're seated, even when the sign is off.
- When it's bumpy, breathe out slowly. A longer out-breath helps your body settle. Try the guided breathing, which works offline.
Want to read the official products yourself? See how to read US turbulence forecasts, or check the live weather radar.
For reassurance only. This is an informational summary, not an official forecast, and it isn't for flight planning. It uses a straight line between airports, while real routes and altitudes vary. Your pilots and dispatchers use official, more detailed information. Data: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (G-AIRMETs, SIGMETs and pilot reports). Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors. SafelyAboard isn't affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the National Weather Service.
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