Ups Airlines MSP YWG 5X496
Ups Airlines · Live forecast
MSP → YWG
5X496 · Apr 17, 2026 · 06:18 CD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 12m
Duration
343 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MSP → YWG
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DLH UA /OV 5 DLH/TM 1435/FL60/TP SR22/WV 200 50
8m ago
Smooth
LSE UA /OV LSE/TM 1434/FL000/TP E170/SK SKC 060/RM DURD
9m ago
Light
MSP UA /OV MSP/TM 1431/FL020/TP B739/WX MOD RA/TB LGT/RM DURD ON FINAL RWY 30L
12m ago
Smooth
FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1423/FL024/TP C208/SK OVC024-TOP033/IC NEG
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg.

Your Journey Beta

38 minutes 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 directly to your destination.

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 60 knots.

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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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 1h 12min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:36
Light
0:36-0:57
Moderate
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
11 kt G19 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
YWG Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (340°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-4°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
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.

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