American Airlines AMS DFW AA221
American Airlines · Live forecast
AMS → DFW
AA221 · Jun 18, 2026 · 10:55 CES
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 20m
Duration
4,266 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → DFW
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AAL71 5632N00820W 1057 F320 GOMUP 1105 5900N02000W MS47 351/105 KT N882BL QXS BRR 181057 L62A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL71 5631N00817W 1057 F320 GOMUP 1105 5900N02000W MS47 352/103 KT N882BL QXS BRR 181057 L61A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL787 5440N01122W 1057 F360 ETARI 1115 5630N02000W MS53 223/82 KT N773AN QXS BRR 181057 F36A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL947 5642N00848W 1056 F350 GOMUP 1103 5900N02000W MS52 229/108 KT N641UA DDL TRE 181056 F52A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL201 5716N01104W 1056 F320 5900N02000W 1136 6000N03000W MS47 221/90 KT N789AN QXS BRR 181056 F51A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
15,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 15,500 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Your Journey Beta

9 hours into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 29 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 10h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:29
Light
5:29-5:58
Light
5:58-6:27
Smooth
6:27-6:56
Smooth
6:56-7:25
Light
7:25-7:54
Light
7:54-8:23
Light
8:23-8:52
Light
8:52-9:21
Moderate
9:21-9:50
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
AMS Schiphol — Departure
Wind
6 kt (230°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
13 kt (140°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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