American Airlines DFW DEN AA1523
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW → DEN
AA1523 · Apr 17, 2026 · 07:05 CD · boeing 737 max 8
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 15m
Duration
557 nm
Distance
30,000 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 DFW → DEN
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
1 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN270030/TM 1250/FLDURC/TP A21N/TB LGT 150-210
17m 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 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Denver International Airport, Denver.

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 61 knots.

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.

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 2h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:08
Light
1:08-1:32
Light
1:32-1:55
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
15 kt G19 (180°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (30°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
boeing 737 max 8
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.