Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia.
Frontier Airlines
DFW
PHL
F94162
Frontier Airlines · Live forecast
DFW
→
PHL
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 17m
Duration
1,130 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → PHL
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CRS UA /OV BEREE/TM 1032/FL130/TP B772/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZFW29
7m ago
Light
CRW UA /OV CRW/TM 1031/FLDURC/TP CRJ7/WX -RA/TB INTMT LGT
8m ago
Smooth
LEX UA /OV KLEX/TM 1027/FLDURGC/TP E170/SK BASES 020
12m ago
Light
CMH UA /OV JRO/TM 1025/FL250/TP E170/SK TOP 250/TB LGT MOD CHOP 230 BLO
14m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1025/FL022/TP CRJ/7/SK OVC022/RM DURING DEP RWY 13 MDT
14m ago
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4,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
24 minutes and 2 hours 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 occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 98 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 19 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 4h 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Moderate
0:48-1:15
Light
1:15-1:42
Light
1:42-2:09
Moderate
2:09-2:36
Light
2:36-3:03
Light
3:03-3:30
Light
3:30-3:57
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
10 kt G30 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.