IAH to MSY Turbulence Forecast
Is the Houston to New Orleans flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for IAH–MSY
About the IAH–MSY route
The Houston to New Orleans domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 354 miles at around 30,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.
The route is served by United, Southwest on CRJ-900 · Embraer 175 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 30,000 feet over a distance of 354 miles (307 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.
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Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
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