Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis.
Southwest Airlines
DTW
STL
WN2869
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DTW
→
STL
61
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 45m
Duration
382 nm
Distance
30,000 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.
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → STL
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
HAI UA /OV HAI/TM 1816/FL120/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
9m ago
Smooth
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1815/FL030/TP F900/SK OVC030 TOP050
10m ago
Smooth
IND UA /OV VHP360020/TM 1815/FL150/TP B737/SK TOP 085/TB NEG ABV 060/RM DURC OUT OF KIND
10m ago
Light
LAF UA /OV BVT170020/TM 1815/FL280/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
BMG UA /OV OOM350003/TM 1815/FLDURC/TP SR22/SK 012OVC060/TA M10/IC LGT-MDT RIME
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
15 minutes and 42 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 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 45 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:30
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport — Arrival
Wind
19 kt G31 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.