UAL246: 2 legs

UAL246, ORD to SFO, departing 6:49 AM CDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for UAL246, ORD to SFO

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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 6:49 AM CDT, Apr 28.
  2. 6:50 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 6:51 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 6:52 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 55 minutes.
  5. 7:47 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
  6. 8:01 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  7. 8:04 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  8. 8:09 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  9. 8:11 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
  10. 8:20 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  11. 8:22 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  12. 8:26 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
  13. 8:34 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 6 minutes.
  14. 8:40 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
  15. 8:51 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 55 minutes.
  16. 9:46 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 19 minutes.
  17. 10:05 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  18. 10:10 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 19 minutes.
  19. 10:29 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
  20. 10:43 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
  21. 10:54 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  22. Landing at SFO at 11:03 AM CDT.
Nelly

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UAL246, SFO to MSY, departing 12:24 PM PDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for UAL246, SFO to MSY

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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 SFO at 12:24 PM PDT, Apr 28.
  2. 12:25 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 26 minutes.
  3. 12:51 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 47 minutes.
  4. 1:38 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 58 minutes.
  5. 3:36 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 14 minutes.
  6. 3:50 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  7. 3:54 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 18 minutes.
  8. 4:12 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  9. Landing at MSY at 4:24 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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