United Airlines DEN RNO UA8104
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → RNO
UA8104 · Mar 16, 2026 · 16:00 MD
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 5m
Duration
697 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → RNO
5 pilot reports along this route
3 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CNY UA /OV OAB080020/TM 0205/FL220/TP CL35/TB NEG 270-220/RM ZDVWC-11
8m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN270020/TM 0159/FL190/TP B39M/SK TOPS 137/TB NEG THRU 140 LGT CHOP ABV
14m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN130030/TM 0159/FL070/TP B787/SK 070 OVC 160/TB LGT/IC NEG
14m ago
Moderate
HDN UA /OV CHE350028/TM 0151/FL130/TP BE9L/TB CONS MOD CHOP 130-150/RM ZDVWC-77
22m ago
Smooth
LAR UA /OV LAR183053/TM 0150/FL230/TP B738/TB NEG 270-230/RM ZDVWC-13
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno.

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 and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas 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 82 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:33
Light
0:33-0:50
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
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (70°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
20°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.