AAL2898: 2 legs

AAL2898, ORD to SMF, departing 8:29 AM CDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for AAL2898, ORD to SMF

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(Forecast data last collected at 1:00 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 8:29 AM CDT, Apr 28.
  2. 8:30 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 8:31 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  4. 8:34 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 34 minutes.
  5. 9:08 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 12 minutes.
  6. 10:20 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 18 minutes.
  7. 10:38 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 28 minutes.
  8. 11:06 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  9. 11:19 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 7 minutes.
  10. 11:26 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 24 minutes.
  11. 11:50 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  12. 11:52 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 37 minutes.
  13. 12:29 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  14. Landing at SMF at 12:42 PM CDT.
Nelly

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AAL2898, SMF to ORD, departing 12:03 PM PDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for AAL2898, SMF to ORD

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(Forecast data last collected at 1:00 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 SMF at 12:03 PM PDT, Apr 28.
  2. 12:04 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
  3. 12:13 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 31 minutes.
  4. 12:44 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
  5. 12:52 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 16 minutes.
  6. 1:08 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  7. 1:10 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 37 minutes.
  8. 1:47 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  9. 1:51 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 37 minutes.
  10. 2:28 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  11. Landing at ORD at 3:44 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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