Latest news, Aug 21, 2026: BumpySkies First Class subscribers can now see a forecast of cloud cover along their flight route, indicating how much of the trip will include unobstructed views of the ground below. Learn more in the latest newsletter!
AAL2167, ORD to RDU, departing 6:11 PM CDT, Aug 21
(Forecast data last collected at 3:00 PM CDT on Aug 21, 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.
- Takeoff from ORD at 6:11 PM CDT, Aug 21.
- 6:12 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 6:13 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 6:15 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 21 minutes.
- 6:36 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 6:38 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 48 minutes.
- 7:26 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
- 7:40 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at RDU at 7:49 PM CDT.
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.
Forecast window-seat views with First Class
BumpySkies First Class includes cloudiness forecasts, letting you see which parts of your flight will have you passing through or over clouds, and how often you'll instead have clear views of the ground below.
This feature is designed for nervous fliers like me, who feel a little better when they can see the ground, and can even enjoy it when the view is bright and clear. It can be nice to know ahead of time how much of that you can expect.
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Nelly says: Clouds hide the ground, but they don't hold any danger!
Flying through clouds is routine and safe, even when it feels disorienting to nervous passengers. Learn more about it on our flight safety page.
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