Your Flight
We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
Delta Air Lines
MSP
AMS
DL160
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
MSP
→
AMS
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 5m
Duration
3,610 nm
Distance
39,000 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 MSP → AMS
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP UPS214 5945N05056W 0039 F360 AVUTI 0108 DUVBI MS46 028/40 KT N580UP QXT IGW 020040 F88A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 6004N03826W 0032 F320 6001N04000W 0038 5901N05001W MS48 240/23 KT XAADG DDL UAK 020032 L26A
13m ago
Smooth
ARP BCS357 6120N03433W 0030 F360 6131N04000W 0049 6001N05001W MS47 161/13 KT DAJFK DDL KUS 020030 J61A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP RCH627 5557N01020W 0030 F300 PIKIL 0051 5700N02000W MS45 157/37 KT 44129A DDL XXN 020030 F69A
15m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR6732 6000N05009W 0029 F320 5800N05802W 0059 5412N06702W MS47 030/72 KT FGUOB QXS UAK 020029 F43A
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Scottish Highlands – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 31 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.
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 8h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:23
Light
3:23-3:51
Light
3:51-4:19
Smooth
4:19-4:47
Smooth
4:47-5:15
Smooth
5:15-5:43
Light
5:43-6:11
Smooth
6:11-6:39
Light
6:39-7:07
Light
7:07-7:35
Light
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
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Departure
Wind
9 kt (140°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AMS
Schiphol — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°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
airbus a350-941
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.