Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Orlando International Airport, Orlando.
Frontier (Hunter The Bobcat Livery)
DTW
MCO
F93364
Frontier (Hunter The Bobcat Livery) · Live forecast
DTW
→
MCO
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 51m
Duration
834 nm
Distance
35,000 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 → MCO
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PTK UUA /OV PTK/TM 2115/FLDURD/TP H25B/WV GAIN/LOSS 15KTS
7m ago
Smooth
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 2115/FL010/TP E75L/RM +/- 10KTS ON FINAL
7m ago
Smooth
DAB UA /OV OMN/TM 2114/FL110/TP B38M/SK OVC110/WX RA
8m ago
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL070004/TM 2112/FL018/TP C560/RM LIGHT CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
LEX UUA /OV LEX/TM 2110/FLDURGD/TP E55P/RM +/-10KTS ON SHORT FINAL RWY 22
12m ago
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3,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
38 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes 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 Appalachian Mountains – 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 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 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 2h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Moderate
0:47-1:13
Light
1:13-1:39
Light
1:39-2:05
Light
2:05-2:31
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
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
0°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCO
Orlando International Airport — Arrival
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°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
airbus a320-251n
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.