Delta Air Lines SLC COS DL3788
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
SLC → COS
DL3788 · Apr 17, 2026 · 20:35
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 38m
Duration
356 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SLC → COS
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
COS UA /OV BRK150010/TM 2044/FL130/TP B737/TA UNKN/IC LGT MIXED
10m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 2043/FL370/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-61
11m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN090050/TM 2041/FL210/TP B38M/IC NEG/RM DURC ZDVWC-07
13m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN280015/TM 2040/FL120/TP CRJ7/TA M10/IC LGT CLR/RM BLO 120
14m ago
Moderate
DEN UA /OV DEN090040/TM 2038/FL210/TP MULT/TB MOD CHOP/RM DURC IMPROVES ABV CLOUDS FL210 ZDVWC-07
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs.

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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 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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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 38min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
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
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
12 kt G25 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
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.