Northeast
3 forecast areas · 24 recent turbulence reports
US turbulence · updated 9:34 PM EDT
Moderate bumps
How bumpy might flying feel today?
The Northeast, Southeast and Midwest have the most reported or forecast turbulence today.
- Forecast areas
- 5
- Recent turbulence reports
- 99
- Highest known level
- Moderate bumps
24 moderate or stronger
A missing report is not evidence of smooth air.
Geographic view
Forecasts and recent reports
Orange areas are forecast turbulence, red areas are active significant-weather advisories, and dots are recent pilot reports. Select a report below to locate it.
Pilot report dots
- Severe — Strong, abrupt bumps reported
- Moderate — Noticeable bumps, drinks may spill
- Light — Minor ripples
- No turbulence intensity provided — Pilot filed a report without describing turbulence
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FAA airport restrictions and delays10 · layer off
- San Diego (SAN): Flights to San Diego (SAN) are getting controlled departure times because of heavy traffic volume, averaging about 30 minutes.
- Seattle-Tacoma (SEA): Flights to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) are getting controlled departure times because of runway work or restrictions, averaging about 47 minutes.
- San Francisco (SFO): FAA planners list San Francisco (SFO) as possible for holding departures after 10:00 PM ET. This is a forecast, not an active restriction.
- Denver (DEN): FAA planners list Denver (DEN) as possible for holding departures after 8:00 AM ET. This is a forecast, not an active restriction.
- New York LaGuardia (LGA): FAA planners list New York LaGuardia (LGA) as possible for holding departures after 9:00 AM ET. This is a forecast, not an active restriction.
- Boston Logan (BOS): FAA planners list Boston Logan (BOS) as likely for holding departures after 11:00 AM ET. This is a forecast, not an active restriction.
- Plus 4 more items in this snapshot.
Thunderstorm forecast areas26 · layer off
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Scattered storms are expected in this area. Flights routed through it may be steered around the weather, which can add time, and departures nearby can be held back until there is a clear path.
- Plus 20 more items in this snapshot.
Active significant-weather advisories10 · layer on
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Pilots have been warned about convective in this area right now. Crews usually fly around it or change altitude, so flights crossing this area may take a longer route or feel bumpy.
- Plus 4 more items in this snapshot.
Forecast turbulence areas23 · layer on
- Forecasters expect ifr in this area. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Forecasters expect turb-hi in this area. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Forecasters expect fzlvl in this area around 12000 ft. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Forecasters expect ifr in this area. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Forecasters expect fzlvl in this area around 8000 ft. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Forecasters expect ifr in this area. It is a forecast, not something pilots have reported yet — flights through here may feel unsettled or change altitude.
- Plus 17 more items in this snapshot.
Recent pilot reports240 · layer on
- A pilot flying near cruise altitude filed a report here without describing turbulence, so we can't say how bumpy the air was.
- A pilot flying near 35000 ft reported light turbulence here. It is one crew's experience at one moment, not a forecast for the whole area.
- A pilot flying near cruise altitude filed a report here without describing turbulence, so we can't say how bumpy the air was.
- A pilot flying near 36000 ft reported light turbulence here. It is one crew's experience at one moment, not a forecast for the whole area.
- A pilot flying near 35000 ft reported moderate turbulence here. It is one crew's experience at one moment, not a forecast for the whole area.
- A pilot flying near 21000 ft filed a report here without describing turbulence, so we can't say how bumpy the air was.
- Plus 234 more items in this snapshot.
Broad outlook
Region by region
Moderate bumps
Southeast
4 forecast areas · 25 recent turbulence reports
Midwest
1 forecast area · 25 recent turbulence reports
South Central
0 forecast areas · 16 recent turbulence reports
Mountain West
0 forecast areas · 5 recent turbulence reports
West Coast
1 forecast area · 2 recent turbulence reports
Alaska
0 forecast areas · 0 recent turbulence reports
Hawaii
0 forecast areas · 0 recent turbulence reports
Observed by crews
What pilots are reporting
Reports are voluntary and cluster around places a crew happened to report. The strongest recent reports appear first; select one to see its approximate position.
Traveler questions
Understanding bumpy air
For official safety guidance, read the FAA's turbulence guidance.
How accurate is a turbulence forecast?
Forecasts show where bumpy air is expected, not where it is certain. SkiesToday combines G-AIRMET and SIGMET areas with turbulence that crews reported recently. A quiet map area means nothing was forecast or reported there—not that smooth air is guaranteed.
Is turbulence dangerous?
Modern airliners are designed for rough air. The preventable risk is an unfastened passenger being thrown from a seat, which is why the FAA recommends keeping your seat belt fastened whenever you are seated, even when the sign is off.
Where on the plane is turbulence felt least?
Seats near the wings are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity and usually feel less movement. The rear of the cabin often feels the most.
What time of day is turbulence worst?
During warm-season storm patterns, afternoon and early evening can become bumpier as daytime heating builds thunderstorms. Early-morning departures often avoid part of that cycle, but every weather pattern is different.
Limits and freshness
Coverage and sources
- G-AIRMET turbulence forecasts cover the contiguous United States.
- Alaska and Hawaii show SIGMETs and pilot reports where available.
- Everything here is a forecast or voluntary report, never a guarantee.
Check every source and update time
- SIGMETs and AIRMETs Up to date — last update 9:34 PM EDT
- G-AIRMET forecasts Up to date — last update 9:34 PM EDT
- Pilot reports Up to date — last update 9:34 PM EDT