Frontier Airlines DEN DCA F9690
Frontier Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → DCA
F9690 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:38 MD
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 21m
Duration
1,279 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 DEN → DCA
2 pilot reports along this route
1 / 2
Reporting smooth
1 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
IND UA /OV VHP/TM 0858/FL350/TP BCS3/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
17m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0835/FL080/TP B737/TB NEG/IC NEG
40m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 85 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 5h 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Moderate
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
Broken
Temperature
-12°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.