Sun Country Airlines DEN MSN SY8279
Sun Country Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → MSN
SY8279 · Apr 17, 2026 · 13:30 MD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 5m
Duration
716 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → MSN
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
6 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MDW UA /OV MDW/TM 2344/FL010/TP B38M/SK UNKN/RM +/- 10KTS RWY 22L
5m ago
Light
BJC UA /OV BJC261035/TM 2339/FL370/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-05
10m ago
Smooth
ALO UA /OV ALO/TM 2336/FL240/TP B738/TB NEG
13m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN318070/TM 2334/FL190/TP PC24/SK SKC/TB NEG BLO 260/IC NEG/RM DURD ON PINNR STAR ZDVWC-13
15m ago
Light
FRM UA /OV FRM/TM 2334/FL320/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM DURC
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Dane County Regional Truax Field, Madison.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

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 48 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 3h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Smooth
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Moderate
2:16-2:45
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
10 kt (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
25 kt G45 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°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
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.