Bemidji Aviation DEN MCK CH1693
Bemidji Aviation · Live forecast
DEN → MCK
CH1693 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00 MD · beech u-8f seminole
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 13m
Duration
189 nm
Distance
25,000 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 DEN → MCK
6 pilot reports along this route
3 / 6
Reporting smooth
3 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN040040/TM 1946/FL130/TP E75L/TA M12/IC LGT RIME
9m ago
Light
CYS UA /OV CYS255028/TM 1943/FL390/TP B752/SK SKC/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
12m ago
Light
MCK UA /OV HCT/TM 1939/FL390/TP B738/TB LGT/RM MTN WAVE ZDVWC-67
16m ago
Smooth
PUB UA /OV PUB280040/TM 1934/FL165/TP SR22/SK SCT190/WX 340063/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH/ ZDVWC-41
21m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 1931/FL070/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook.

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 86 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 2h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:07
Light
1:07-1:30
Light
1:30-1:53
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
7 kt (60°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (340°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
1°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.