Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
Sun Country Airlines
MSP
PHX
SY603
Sun Country Airlines · Live forecast
MSP
→
PHX
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 29m
Duration
1,108 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → PHX
7 pilot reports along this route
3 / 7
Reporting smooth
4 / 7
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
GXY UA /OV GLL210015/TM 1527/FL370/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
6m ago
Light
ASE UA /OV DBL045020/TM 1524/FL370/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 370/RM ZDVWC-05
9m ago
Smooth
FCM UA /OV FCM220010/TM 1523/FL030/TP C750/SK BASES 030 TOPS 065/RM DURC
10m ago
Smooth
PUB UA /OV PUB250032/TM 1523/FL350/TP A21N/RM MTW +/-20KT ZDVWC
10m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN090015/TM 1520/FL360/TP B738/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-61
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas 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 62 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 23 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 3h 29min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:17
Light
1:17-1:45
Light
1:45-2:13
Light
2:13-2:41
Light
2:41-3:09
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
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
12 kt G21 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (100°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
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.