AAL1979: 2 legs

AAL1979, ORD to LAX, departing 11:53 AM CDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for AAL1979, ORD to LAX

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM CDT on Apr 28, 2026.)

Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.

  1. Takeoff from ORD at 11:53 AM CDT, Apr 28.
  2. 11:54 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 11:55 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 14 minutes.
  4. 1:09 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 57 minutes.
  5. 2:06 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  6. 2:08 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  7. 2:10 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 36 minutes.
  8. 2:46 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
  9. 2:57 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  10. Landing at LAX at 3:55 PM CDT.
Nelly

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AAL1979, LAX to ORD, departing 3:21 PM PDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for AAL1979, LAX to ORD

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM CDT on Apr 28, 2026.)

Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.

  1. Takeoff from LAX at 3:21 PM PDT, Apr 28.
  2. 3:22 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 21 minutes.
  3. 3:43 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 26 minutes.
  4. 4:09 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 7 minutes.
  5. 4:16 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  6. 4:29 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  7. 4:30 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
  8. 4:41 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 31 minutes.
  9. 5:12 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 11 minutes.
  10. 6:23 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  11. Landing at ORD at 7:01 PM PDT.
Nelly

Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!

See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.

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