Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Denver International Airport, Denver.
Southwest Airlines
MSP
DEN
WN3114
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MSP
→
DEN
74
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 10m
Duration
590 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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 → DEN
8 pilot reports along this route
5 / 8
Reporting smooth
3 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
CYS UA /OV CYS255028/TM 1943/FL390/TP B752/SK SKC/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
6m ago
Smooth
AEL UA /OV AEL/TM 1942/FL100/TP C310/SK UNKN-TOP070/TA M17/TB NEG
7m ago
Light
MCK UA /OV HCT/TM 1939/FL390/TP B738/TB LGT/RM MTN WAVE ZDVWC-67
10m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 1931/FL070/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
18m ago
Smooth
LVN UA /OV FGT/TM 1928/FL170/TP CRJ9/TB NEG BLO 170/RM DURC
21m ago
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2,000 data points analyzed
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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 over the Rocky Mountains – 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 87 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 2h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
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
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Departure
Wind
17 kt G28 (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN
Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (150°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
4°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
a321
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
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.
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.