Delta Air Lines DTW SYR DL5213
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW → SYR
DL5213 · Apr 17, 2026 · 07:50 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 25m
Duration
324 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → SYR
4 pilot reports along this route
2 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
ALB UA /OV ALB190005/TM 1806/FL012/TP EXP/TB MOD 030-012/RM DURD
7m ago
Smooth
BUF UA /OV BUF230010/TM 1800/FLDURC/TP CRJ7/SK BKN 020/RM TOPS 033
13m ago
Light
AVP UA /OV AVP/TM 1759/FL040/TP P28A/TB LGT CHOP 040-SFC/RM LLWS +/-10 KT 040-SFC DURD RY04 AVP
14m ago
Smooth
SYR UA /OV SYR100005/TM 1745/FL030/TP E145/SK OVC010 TOPS030/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD SYR
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots.

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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:43
Light
0:43-1:10
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
9 kt (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.