United Airlines DEN DFW UA1297
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → DFW
UA1297 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00 MD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 2m
Duration
557 nm
Distance
31,000 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 → DFW
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
DFW UA /OV DAL355019/TM 1746/FL050/TP B737/WX VMC/TB MOD TURBULENCE/RM ON NANDR ARRIVAL
13m ago
Smooth
SNY UA /OV SNY/TM 1745/FL170/TP C56X/SK BASE100 TOP155/RM DURC. ZDVWC-15
14m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV ROB 130-15/TM 1744/FL070/TP TBM9/TA M15/IC LT RIME 075-070
15m ago
Smooth
CYS UA /OV CYS050026/TM 1740/FL370/TP GL7T/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-33
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 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.

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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 02min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:15
Light
1:15-1:42
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G29 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
7°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.