United Airlines DEN DRO UA5817
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → DRO
UA5817 · Mar 16, 2026 · 15:45 MD
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 21m
Duration
218 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → DRO
15 pilot reports along this route
2 / 15
Reporting smooth
7 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
GUC UA /OV HBU120030/TM 2244/FL430/TP C56X/TB CONS MOD/RM MTN WAVE +/-15KTS +/-1500FT ZDVWC-
9m ago
Light
DRO UA /OV DRO103056/TM 2243/FL250/TP MU2/TB LGT CHOP 250 BLO/RM DURC OFF KDRO ZDVWC-36
10m ago
Moderate
AKO UA /OV TXC/TM 2238/FL340/TP B738/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-
15m ago
Light
EGE UA /OV RLG/TM 2235/FL140/TP C750/SK SKC/TA M03/TB LGT MOD CHOP/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-06
18m ago
Smooth
SBS UA /OV SBS/TM 2234/FL120/TP BE9L/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD ZDVWC-77
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
900 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 900 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Durango La Plata County Airport, Durango.

Your Journey Beta

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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 73 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 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:41
Light
0:41-1:06
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
6 kt (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DRO Durango La Plata County Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
17°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
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.