Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Logan International, Boston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit.
Spirit Airlines
BOS
DTW
NK8001
Spirit Airlines · Live forecast
BOS
→
DTW
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 9m
Duration
547 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 BOS → DTW
13 pilot reports along this route
5 / 13
Reporting smooth
3 / 13
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BUF UA /OV BUF200010/TM 0035/FL040/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 015-040/RM DURC
5m ago
Light
SWF UA /OV 5NY5/TM 0023/FL110/TP C68A/TB LGT MOD
17m ago
Smooth
ROC UUA /OV ROC044005/TM 0021/FL020/TP BCS3/RM +/- 10-15 DURD RWY22
19m ago
Smooth
PTK UA /OV PTK/TM 0020/FL020/TP GLF5/RM +/- 10KTS ON FINAL
20m ago
Light
DTW UA /OV DET360005/TM 0013/FL070/TP GLF5/TB CON LGT BLO 070/RM SMOOTH ABOVE 070
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
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Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
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 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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 2h 09min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:49
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
BOS
Logan International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G31 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Arrival
Wind
24 kt G39 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no 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
a321
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.