UAL2488: 2 legs

UAL2488, ORD to LAX, departing 11:21 AM CDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for UAL2488, ORD to LAX

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 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 11:21 AM CDT, Apr 28.
  2. 11:22 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 11:23 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 11:24 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 16 minutes.
  5. 11:40 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
  6. 12:00 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  7. 12:13 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 32 minutes.
  8. 12:45 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 50 minutes.
  9. 1:35 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  10. 1:37 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  11. 1:39 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 29 minutes.
  12. 2:08 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 46 minutes.
  13. 2:54 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  14. Landing at LAX at 3:26 PM CDT.
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UAL2488, MSY to ORD: no forecast yet

It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of UAL2488, so I can't give you an accurate forecast right now. Come check again closer to departure time. (Note that sometimes I don't know the flight plan until minutes before boarding!)

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