United Airlines DEN ASE UA5697
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → ASE
UA5697 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:30 MD
96
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 10m
Duration
109 nm
Distance
24,000 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 DEN → ASE
6 pilot reports along this route
2 / 6
Reporting smooth
2 / 6
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL/TM 2004/FL140/TP CRJ7/TA M15/IC MOD RIME
11m ago
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL/TM 1959/FL300/TP B38M/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZDVWC-04
16m ago
Smooth
SBS UA /OV BQZ345018/TM 1956/FL260/TP CRJ2/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZDVWC
19m ago
Light
BFF UA /OV BFF198037/TM 1951/FL100/TP C172/WX LGT HZ/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-21
24m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN040040/TM 1946/FL130/TP E75L/TA -12/IC LT RIME
29m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Aspen, Aspen.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky 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 75 knots.

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 1h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:35
Smooth
0:35-0:55
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ASE Aspen — Arrival
Wind
7 kt G16 (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
2°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.