Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.
Spirit Airlines
DTW
LAX
NK985
Spirit Airlines · Live forecast
DTW
→
LAX
Also sold as:
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 1m
Duration
1,716 nm
Distance
40,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → LAX
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SBN UA /OV VPZ/TM 2213/FL060/TP B737/TA M08/IC LGT CLR BLO 080
6m ago
Light
LPR UA /OV DJB160010/TM 2209/FL200/TP E545/TB LGT 200/RM ZOB
10m ago
Smooth
GLD UA /OV GLD/TM 2209/FL380/TP B75/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-18
10m ago
Smooth
MCK UA /OV HCT090020/TM 2209/FL430/TP GLF4/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-08
10m ago
Light
ASE UA /OV ASE270010/TM 2209/FL130/TP E75L/TA M11/TB LGT/IC LGT CLR/RM BETWEEN 130-150
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few 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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Flight Timeline 5h 01min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:57
Light
0:57-1:24
Light
1:24-1:51
Light
1:51-2:18
Light
2:18-2:45
Light
2:45-3:12
Light
3:12-3:39
Light
3:39-4:05
Light
4:05-4:31
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
21°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
Today
a21n
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.
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.