DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
✈
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport
Distance
746 nm
Altitude
31,000 ft
Est. Duration
2h 18m
Route Information
Departure

DFW (DFW)

Distance

1,381.7 km (746.1 nautical miles)

Arrival

FWA (FWA)

Estimated Flight Time

138 minutes (2h 18m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 31,000 ft (Flight Level 310)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
Your flight, stretch by stretch
Some bumps expected. 3 bumpier stretches, about 138 min in total.
  • 0:00-0:20 · Takeoff · light bumps (~20 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
  • 0:20-0:45 · moderate bumps (~25 min) Noticeable bumps. The seatbelt sign is likely on.
  • 0:45-2:18 · Landing · light bumps (~93 min) Light movement. Drinks may ripple.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → FWA
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
7 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LIT UA /OV LIT315045/TM 2221/FL200/TP PC12/IC NEG/RM ZME 04
6m ago
Smooth
FYV UA /OV RZC090020/TM 2220/FL180/TP CRJ9/TA M10/IC TRACE-LGT MX 175-195/RM ZME 01
7m ago
Light
LAF UA /OV BVT/TM 2219/FL230/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
8m ago
Smooth
MWL UA /OV MQP145008/TM 2217/FL190/TP E170/SK TOP 190/RM ZFW32
10m ago
Smooth
VPZ UA /OV CGT117031 /TM 2215 /FL180 /TP E170 /TA M08 /IC TRACE-RIME /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne.

Your Journey Beta

24 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 directly to your destination.

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 46 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.

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 18min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:34
Light
1:34-1:58
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
5 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
FWA Fort Wayne International Airport - Arrival
Wind
8 kt (50°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game. Glide DFW → FWA, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.