Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles.
Sun Country Airlines
MSP
IAD
SY667
Sun Country Airlines · Live forecast
MSP
→
IAD
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 24m
Duration
788 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
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MSP → IAD
7 pilot reports along this route
6 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
RWF UA /OV RWF/TM 1745/FL 430/TP DA7X/SK OVC-TOP380/WX FV99SM/TA M54/WV 23958KT/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM AWC-WEB
6m ago
Smooth
HYR UA /OV HYR/TM 1738/FL230/TP S22T/TA M26/IC LGT RIME
13m ago
Smooth
MKT UA /OV MKT/TM 1734/FL220/TP C25B/SK TOP280
17m ago
Light
FWA UA /OV FWA045020/TM 1732/FL340/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
19m ago
Smooth
MSP UUA /OV MSP/TM 1731/FL013/TP A330/RM +20KT GAIN AT 013 FEET
20m ago
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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 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 41 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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 3h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Smooth
2:10-2:37
Smooth
2:37-3:04
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
13 kt G23 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
e75l
Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.