Your Flight
We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
Delta Air Lines
LAX
PHX
DL8938
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
LAX
→
PHX
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 12m
Duration
321 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 LAX → PHX
2 pilot reports along this route
0 / 2
Reporting smooth
2 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DAG UA /OV DAG020018/TM 2337/FL350/TP BCS3/TB LGT CHOP CONS/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
8m ago
Light
DAG UA /OV DAG030030/TM 2305/FL 370/TP B737/TB LGT CONS/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
40m ago
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Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert – 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 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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Flight Timeline 1h 12min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:36
Light
0:36-0:57
Light
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
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
33°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.
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.