Westjet DTW YHZ WS1051
Westjet · Live forecast
DTW YHZ
WS1051 · Jul 17, 2026 · 18:10 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 35m
Duration
876 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → YHZ
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DTW UA /OV SVM270015/TM 0101/FL120/TP CRJ9/SK BASES UNDEFINED/RM IMC
9m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV 10 S DTW/TM 0057/FL045/TP A319/SK TOPS 045/TB SMOOTH
13m ago
Smooth
MBS UA /OV RWY 05 FINAL/TM 0053/FL006/TP F2TH/RM RWY IN SIGHT 004 APPRCH LIGHTS IN SIGHT 006
17m ago
Smooth
LPR UA /OV CLE270010 /TM 0047 /FLUNKN /TP B737 /SK TOP041 /TA 26 /WV 34014KT /TB NEG /IC NEG
23m ago
Smooth
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 0045/FL015/TP B190/WX 1.8SM/RM DURD
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

1 hour 50 minutes and 2 hours 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 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:15
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
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
8 kt (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
YHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
10+ mi
Wind
12 kt (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
14°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.

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