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DAL62, BOS to MAD, departing 5:33 PM EDT, Aug 5

Turbulence forecast map for DAL62, BOS to MAD

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(Forecast data last collected at 11:00 AM EDT on Aug 5, 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 BOS at 5:33 PM EDT, Aug 5.
  2. 5:34 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 5:35 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 5:36 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 29 minutes.
  5. 6:05 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  6. 6:09 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. 7:24 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 28 minutes.
  8. 7:52 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  9. 7:56 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 17 minutes.
  10. 8:13 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 21 minutes.
  11. 8:34 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  12. 8:39 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
  13. 8:50 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 7 minutes.
  14. 8:57 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 23 minutes.
  15. 9:20 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  16. 9:25 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  17. 9:26 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 35 minutes.
  18. 10:01 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 19 minutes.
  19. 10:20 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 23 minutes.
  20. 10:43 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 34 minutes.
  21. 11:17 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  22. Landing at MAD at 11:41 PM EDT.

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