Delta Air Lines MSP DCA DL2958
Delta Air Lines
FLIGHT
DL2958
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
01:00
17 Jan
Now: --:-- CS
3 h 40 m
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
10:40
17 Jan
Aircraft: a319 Altitude: 31,000ft (9.4km) Distance: 807 nm Duration: 3 h 40 m
AIRCRAFT
a319
ALTITUDE
31,000ft
DISTANCE
807 nm
DURATION
3 h 40 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.3 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
39%
Smooth
55%
Light
6%
Moderate

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Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 20 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.

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 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 11 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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our proprietary turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity for precise, real-time forecasting. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:20
Moderate
2:20-2:50
Light
2:50-3:20
Light
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
MSP
Forecast
-12°C (Now)
Overcast • 13 kt G19 • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
DCA
At Arrival
3°C (Now)
Overcast • 9 kt G16 • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)

Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives 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.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.