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
10 pilot reports along this route
9 / 10
Reporting smooth
0 / 10
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AMX022 5920N02550W 0115 F320 6002N02959W 0131 6102N04000W MS49 072/9 KT XAADH DDL KEF 020115 L80A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX008 5906N04927W 0114 F360 5900N05000W 0116 AVUTI MS44 029/23 KT XAADG DDL UAK 020114 L37A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX071 5856N02357W 0111 F360 6001N02959W 0135 6102N04000W MS45 293/13 KT N967AM DDL KEF 020111 L67A
9m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX071 5850N02327W 0109 F360 6001N02959W 0135 6102N04000W MS45 293/13 KT N967AM DDL KEF 020109 L63A
11m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX022 5857N02357W 0107 F320 6002N02959W 0131 6102N04000W MS48 350/6 KT XAADH DDL KEF 020107 L77A
13m 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.