American Airlines DFW PHX AA1799
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW → PHX
AA1799 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:43 CD
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 47m
Duration
752 nm
Distance
30,000 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 DFW → PHX
5 pilot reports along this route
1 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PHX UA /OV PXR090067/TM 2213/FL390/TP CL60/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
17m ago
Moderate
SXU UA /OV ACH270010/TM 2209/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
21m ago
Moderate
LSB UA /OV SSO/TM 2159/FL370/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
31m ago
Smooth
MAF UA /OV BGS130030/TM 2157/FL250/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP 250/RM ZFW82
33m ago
Smooth
F44 UA /OV TX40 /TM 2154 /FL005 /TP UNKN /RM UNLIGHTED TOWER ABOUT 1200FT AGL 1 MILE S
36m 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert – 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.

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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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 47min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:37
Light
1:37-2:02
Light
2:02-2:27
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 G19 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.

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