DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
✈
LAN
Capital City Airport
Distance
64 nm
Altitude
-
Est. Duration
0h 34m
Route Information
Departure

DTW (DTW)

Distance

119.1 km (64.3 nautical miles)

Arrival

LAN (LAN)

Estimated Flight Time

34 minutes (0h 34m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: too short to reach cruise

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Too short for a turbulence forecast

Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.

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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → LAN
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
2 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AZO UA /OV KMBS/TM 0052/FL040/TP CRJ2/RM B040
12m ago
Light
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0050/FL250/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP 250-270
14m ago
Light
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0050/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP
14m ago
Smooth
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0046/FL030/TP PRM1/SK SCT 030-035- BKN 050-070
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Capital City Airport, Lansing.

Your Journey Beta

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 57 knots.

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 34 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:19
Smooth
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
Wind
7 kt (40°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAN Capital City Airport - Arrival
Wind
7 kt (360°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
MVFR - Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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 DTW → LAN, with soft clouds where today's forecast shows bumpier air. Nothing to crash into.