Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
Delta Air Lines
DTW
PHX
DL1070
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
PHX
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 28m
Duration
1,449 nm
Distance
36,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → PHX
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIA UA /OV PIA050020/TM 1739/FL310/TP G280/TB NEG 330-310
8m ago
Smooth
LAA UA /OV LAA/TM 1739/FL350/TP B737/RM LGT MTW +/-5KT ZDVWC-
8m ago
Smooth
LWD UA /OV LMN300025/TM 1738/FL080/TP BE50/SK TOP080
9m ago
Moderate
LVS UA /OV FTI330025/TM 1737/FL185/TP BE20/TB MOD/RM ZAB/FDCS
10m ago
Smooth
ALS UA /OV ALS350015/TM 1737/FL410/TP PRM1/RM MTW +30/-20KIAS ZDVWC-
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 15 minutes, 1 hour 25 minutes, and 3 hours 20 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 Rocky Mountains and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas 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 calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 62 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 29 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 4h 28min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:47
Moderate
1:47-2:16
Light
2:16-2:44
Moderate
2:44-3:12
Light
3:12-3:40
Moderate
3:40-4:08
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
5 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (100°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
23°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
airbus a330-323
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.