Delta Air Lines BNA DTW DL2439
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
BNA → DTW
DL2439 · Mar 16, 2026 · 06:00 CD
92
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 40m
Duration
396 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → DTW
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
TOL UA /OV 7 SW DFI/TM 1234/FLDURD/TP C340/SK B030
9m ago
Light
EVV UA /OV SDF/TM 1233/FL250/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
10m ago
Light
HTS UA /OV HYK/TM 1233/FL360/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
CVG UUA /OV CVG/TM 1233/FLDURD/TP B77L/WV LLWS +/- 10 KTS/RM ON FINAL CVG RWY 27
10m ago
Light
IND UA /OV SHB/TM 1232/FL150/TP E75S/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC TRACE RIME BLO 080/RM TOP 080
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G36 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.