Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Denver International Airport, Denver.
Southwest Airlines
DTW
DEN
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Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DTW
→
DEN
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 25m
Duration
973 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → DEN
6 pilot reports along this route
3 / 6
Reporting smooth
3 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 1301/FL200/TP C425/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
6m ago
Light
BIV UA /OV PMM/TM 1250/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP
17m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN270030/TM 1250/FLDURC/TP A21N/TB LGT 150-210
17m ago
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 1249/FL011/TP C172/WX FV07SM/RM DURC RY 9 ARR
18m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD270020/TM 1247/FL040/TP B38M/SK VMC/TB SMOOTH
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 54 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
Moderate
2:11-2:38
Light
2:38-3:05
Moderate
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
0 kt (0°)
Sky
OVX
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
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
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.