The Original Turbulence ForecastRefined over 20 years of real flights

Know what your flight will feel like.

You can't control turbulence, but you can board knowing what to expect.

Standard forecasts: up to 42 hours ahead. Navigator members: up to 5 days (120 hours).
  • Know what to expect

    See when the bumpy stretches hit and when you can relax.

  • Specific to your flight plan

    Our forecasts account for your exact route, altitude, and aircraft.

  • Updated as your travel date gets closer

    Automatic updates keep you aware of changes to your route

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We've helped thousands of nervous flyers feel more in control.

4.6 stars on the App Store

Best Travel App!

I have used Turbulence Forecast since 2018 and use it for all my business and personal travel. Despite flying upwards of 50% of my work time I remain an anxious flier. I have used the app for turbulence maps, the AI forecasts and for multi-leg international trips the custom forecasts. Not only is th… I have used Turbulence Forecast since 2018 and use it for all my business and personal travel. Despite flying upwards of 50% of my work time I remain an anxious flier. I have used the app for turbulence maps, the AI forecasts and for multi-leg international trips the custom forecasts. Not only is the app amazing but the customer service is too. Highly recommend!

— JennRose04Kids

This Flight Attendant Loves This App

I am a flight attendant and checking this app has become a part of my routine every day I am at work. It is standard for pilots to brief with flight attendants before each flight about what kind of turbulence to expect. Quite frankly, I find this app *at least* as reliable as the briefings I get fro… I am a flight attendant and checking this app has become a part of my routine every day I am at work. It is standard for pilots to brief with flight attendants before each flight about what kind of turbulence to expect. Quite frankly, I find this app *at least* as reliable as the briefings I get from pilots, sometimes it is more reliable. There have been many times where the pilots have told me they expect a decent ride, but the maps I see on this app suggest otherwise, and this app has been correct. In fairness, after almost 10 years on the job I understand that turbulence can be difficult to predict, sometimes the flight is smoother or bumpier than this app has me anticipate, but I sincerely believe the information you find here is as reliable as any information available anywhere. Highly recommend.

— Stab329

Helps Fight My Flight Anxiety

I've been using this app for almost a year now when I fly and it is shockingly accurate in terms of level of turbulence and timing during the flight. I struggle with anxiety when I fly and turbulence is a big trigger. Knowing ahead of time what to expect and when to expect it has made me feel more r… I've been using this app for almost a year now when I fly and it is shockingly accurate in terms of level of turbulence and timing during the flight. I struggle with anxiety when I fly and turbulence is a big trigger. Knowing ahead of time what to expect and when to expect it has made me feel more relaxed and in control when flying. Highly recommend!

— WhitElann

Taking the edge off!

I don't know how they do it, but Peter and his crew come through for me every time. I use their maps religiously before a flight. Sometimes I check them out days ahead and multiple times before heading out. I beyond recommend the detailed personal forecasts! Sometimes it helps just to know what it m… I don't know how they do it, but Peter and his crew come through for me every time. I use their maps religiously before a flight. Sometimes I check them out days ahead and multiple times before heading out. I beyond recommend the detailed personal forecasts! Sometimes it helps just to know what it might be like. I find there has been. pretty high accuracy rate in all my time using them. Thanks!

— EBEdwards89

Saving Grace

This app has been a tremendous help for me! I have been a fearful flyer for many years and I'm just starting to fly again without my husband. That is a huge deal for me! I couldn't have done it without this app. I like to be prepared for turbulence with the turbulence reports and I also really like … This app has been a tremendous help for me! I have been a fearful flyer for many years and I'm just starting to fly again without my husband. That is a huge deal for me! I couldn't have done it without this app. I like to be prepared for turbulence with the turbulence reports and I also really like the comfort of watching the g-force monitor when it gets a little bumpy so I can keep my anxiety in check- knowing that I'm not really in bad turbulence! Thank you!

— soysraw

Best turbulence app

Great app with a lot of information on the maps. I paid for the email report and was very pleased with how detailed it was!! It even came with a map showing where I could expect turbulence and what level it would be, in addition to the written report that detailed take off, landing and time in the a… Great app with a lot of information on the maps. I paid for the email report and was very pleased with how detailed it was!! It even came with a map showing where I could expect turbulence and what level it would be, in addition to the written report that detailed take off, landing and time in the air. Peter is a great guy! Thank you for helping all of us scaredy-cats!!

— Stecordoni

Accurate so far!

I'm a very nervous flyer, which is silly because I fly multiple times a year, but I still get nervous every single time! So I was happy to discover this app right before my 2 flights last week. I scoped out the three "recommended maps" and found them to be very accurate on both of my flights! I high… I'm a very nervous flyer, which is silly because I fly multiple times a year, but I still get nervous every single time! So I was happy to discover this app right before my 2 flights last week. I scoped out the three "recommended maps" and found them to be very accurate on both of my flights! I highly recommend this app if you're a nervous flyer. Docking 1 star juuuuust because I think the UI is pretty dated, but can't complain too much since it's a free app.

— DearYourNameHere

What goes into your forecast

Your actual route

We pull your flight plan from the FAA and airlines, so we know exactly where you're going.

Your aircraft's altitude

Turbulence varies by altitude. We forecast at the heights you'll actually be flying.

The same data pilots see

We use the same NOAA aviation weather data that pilots and dispatchers are briefed on before every flight.

Checked against pilot reports

We compare our forecasts to real pilot reports (PIREPs) to make sure they hold up.

Expert turbulence forecasts by email

Since 2005, our forecasters have helped passengers understand turbulence. Tell us your flight and we'll review your route, relevant storms, pressure systems, and jet stream charts, then send a clear, written description of what to expect.

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Turbulence Forecast Mobile Apps

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Live US Turbulence

Updated continuously from NOAA Aviation Weather Services, the same reports your flight crew relies on.

Live US Map of Potential Turbulence Areas

Airmets map (US)

Current Pilot Reports (PIREPs)

Pilot reports map (US)

Global Turbulence Worldmap

A snapshot from earlier today showing forecasted turbulence and storms across the planet.

Map legend

Turbulence indicated on a scale. Yellow indicates light, magenta extreme. Storms in lightest blue are 30,000 feet, with darker shades indicating up to 50,000 feet.

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