Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.
Delta Air Lines
BNA
MSP
DL2612
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
BNA
→
MSP
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 13m
Duration
604 nm
Distance
30,000 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 BNA → MSP
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD265012/TM 0031/FL040/TP B738/SK IMC/WX + PRECIP/RM SMOOTH
9m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW225010/TM 0027/FL030/TP B737/TB MOD TURB
13m ago
Smooth
MSP UA /OV MSP-RGK/TM 0027/FLDURC/TP B738/SK T250/IC NEG
13m ago
Light
IFA UA /OV IFA/TM 0024/FL310/TP B777/TB CONS LGT
16m ago
Light
MSP UA /OV MSP-MZH/TM 0023/FLDURGC/TP A333/SK T200/TB CONS LGT 001-210/IC NEG 001-210
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
34 minutes and 1 hour 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 over the Appalachian 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 61 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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Flight Timeline 2h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Moderate
0:44-1:07
Moderate
1:07-1:30
Light
1:30-1:53
Smooth
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
BNA
Nashville International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G26 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (360°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
airbus a320-212
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.