American Airlines DTW DFW AA1569
American Airlines · Live forecast
DTW → DFW
AA1569 · Apr 17, 2026 · 07:40 ED · boeing 737-823
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 18m
Duration
857 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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → DFW
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DFW UA /OV 40 SW DFW/TM 1802/FL190/TP E175/TA M11/IC LGT RIME/RM 190-180 DURD
9m ago
Smooth
ACT UA /OV ACT010020/TM 1802/FL240/TP SF50/TA M19/IC LGT RIME/RM ZFW46
9m ago
Moderate
TXK UA /OV TXK310030/TM 1756/FL300/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP 310-330/RM ZFW42 DURD
15m ago
Smooth
GDJ UA /OV BOOVE/TM 1755/FL180/TP E170/TA M11/IC LGT RIME 170-180/RM ZFW62
16m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DFW/TM 1752/FL038/TP B738/SK OVC032/RM DFWT
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 a few 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.

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 3h 18min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:40
Light
1:40-2:06
Light
2:06-2:32
Light
2:32-2:58
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
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
Wind
9 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G30 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
boeing 737-823
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.