Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls.
Skywest Airlines
DEN
FSD
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Skywest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN
→
FSD
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 46m
Duration
420 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → FSD
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PUB UA /OV PUB180010/TM 2204/FL140/TP B738/TA M11/IC LGT RIME /RM ZDVWC-
7m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN225045/TM 2200/FL195/TP A20N/TB LT-MOD/RM 195-170 DURD
11m ago
Smooth
EGE UA /OV RLG/TM 2158/FL330/TP BCS3/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-05
13m ago
Light
GLD UA /OV GLD/TM 2156/FL370/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-17
15m ago
Smooth
AKO UA /OV TXC130025/TM 2155/FL170/TP C441/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-07
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
31 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
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 59 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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Flight Timeline 2h 46min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:11
Light
1:11-1:36
Light
1:36-2:01
Light
2:01-2:26
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (20°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
FSD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field — Arrival
Wind
21 kt G30 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
10°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.