Your Flight
We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Netjets Aviation
DTW
PWK
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Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
DTW
→
PWK
61
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
18h 52m
Duration
202 nm
Distance
24,000 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 → PWK
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MBS UA /OV MBS/TM 2306/FL340/TP A320/TB NEG
8m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV DTW/TM 2301/FL001/TP CRJ9/WV -15KTS
13m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD360015/TM 2258/FL160/TP B738/TB NEG
16m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD130009/TM 2255/FL060/TP A20N/SK BASE037 TOP055/IC NEG
19m ago
Smooth
MDW UA /OV MDW/TM 2253/FLDURD/TP B737/SK OVC026
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
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.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 102 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 18h 52min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Moderate
14:30-14:59
Smooth
14:59-15:28
Smooth
15:28-15:57
Smooth
15:57-16:26
Smooth
16:26-16:55
Severe
16:55-17:24
Smooth
17:24-17:53
Smooth
17:53-18:22
Smooth
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
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PWK
Chicago Executive Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°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
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.