Delta Air Lines MSP CLE DL4882
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
MSP → CLE
DL4882 · Mar 16, 2026 · 20:59 CD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 7m
Duration
539 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
Set an alert before your flight Beta
You still have 12 hours before departure. We'll notify you if this forecast changes.
💙
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MSP → CLE
14 pilot reports along this route
10 / 14
Reporting smooth
3 / 14
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 1324/FL055/TP E145/SK OVC022 TOPS055/TA M08/IC MOD RIME/RM DURC
2m ago
Light
SBN UA /OV GIJ/TM 1323/FL280/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP
3m ago
Smooth
RGK UA /OV RGK/TM 1322/FL180/TP E75L/SK SKC/IC NEG
4m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 1321/FL060/TP CRJ7/TA M05/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC ICING IN THE CLOUDS
5m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR270002/TM 1320/FL025/TP CRJ7/SK B025/TA M01/IC LGT RM
6m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 68 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 3h 07min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Smooth
0:50-1:20
Smooth
1:20-1:49
Moderate
1:49-2:18
Moderate
2:18-2:47
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
17 kt G27 (330°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
15 kt G30 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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:

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