Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington.
Frontier Airlines
DFW
CVG
F94280
Frontier Airlines · Live forecast
DFW
→
CVG
69
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 14m
Duration
705 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → CVG
14 pilot reports along this route
12 / 14
Reporting smooth
0 / 14
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BMG UA /OV LWV045015/TM 2226/FL310/TP B739/TB NEG
10m ago
Smooth
IND UA /OV IND/TM 2222/FL021/TP PC12/SK 021OVCUNKN
14m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA045035/TM 2216/FL080/TP CL30/SK TOP080/RM ZME
20m ago
Smooth
DAY UA /OV DQN/TM 2215/FL340/TP A319/TB NEG
21m ago
Smooth
DYR UA /OV DYR/TM 2214/FL330/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZME
22m ago
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2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
43 minutes and 1 hour 35 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 Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 102 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 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 3h 14min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:46
Moderate
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
Moderate
1:38-2:04
Moderate
2:04-2:29
Light
2:29-2:54
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
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Departure
Wind
14 kt G24 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
6 mi
Wind
21 kt G33 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-3°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
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.