Delta Air Lines AUS MSP DL1042
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
AUS → MSP
DL1042 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:16 CD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 44m
Duration
906 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AUS → MSP
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
AIO UA /OV AIO/TM 1617/FL220/TP B737/TB CONS MOD 220-250
11m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DARTZ360020/TM 1612/FL170/TP A319/TB CONS LGT-MOD 150-160/RM DURC OUT OF DFW ZFW96
16m ago
Smooth
ANE UA /OV ANE/TM 1612/FLDURD/TP PA46/RM CONSTANT MODERATE BLOW UNDER 4000FT
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 74 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 44min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:35
Light
1:35-2:00
Light
2:00-2:24
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
AUS Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
16 kt G26 (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G24 (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
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.