Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Quad City International Airport, Moline.
United Express
DEN
MLI
UA5512
United Express · Live forecast
DEN
→
MLI
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 17m
Duration
651 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
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → MLI
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 2231/FL070/TP A320/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
8m ago
Smooth
GUC UA /OV HBU047077/TM 2230/FL400/TP B78X/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD /RM ZDVWC-25
9m ago
Smooth
LIC UA /OV HGO080030/TM 2230/FL360/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP CAT /RM SMOOTH BLO FL280 ZDVWC-27
9m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL3014 3912N 10536W 2229 F400 MS58 356/123KT TB MODERATE SK ON TOP IC NONE
10m ago
Light
BJC UA /OV BJC304018/TM 2224/FL410/TP E550/TB LGT 410 MOD 390/RM ZDVWC-05
15m ago
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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 – conditions there 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 82 knots.
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.
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Flight Timeline 3h 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:13
Light
1:13-1:39
Light
1:39-2:05
Moderate
2:05-2:31
Light
2:31-2:57
Moderate
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
6 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MLI
Quad City International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
16 kt G26 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-7°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.