United Airlines DEN STL UA1422
United Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → STL
UA1422 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:40 MD
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 5m
Duration
667 nm
Distance
31,000 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 → STL
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MCK UA /OV HCT/TM 0205/FL330/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-08
12m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN270020/TM 0159/FL190/TP B39M/SK TOP137/TB NEG THRU 140 LGT CHOP ABV
18m ago
Light
DEN UA /OV DEN130030/TM 0159/FL070/TP B787/SK 070 OVC 160/TB LGT/IC NEG
18m ago
Smooth
LAR UA /OV LAR183053/TM 0150/FL230/TP B738/TB NEG 270-230/RM ZDVWC-13
27m ago
Smooth
TOP UUA /OV TOP200015/TM 0149/FL001/TP E145/SK TOP025/TA M10/IC TRACE RIME/RM LLWS +/-10KTS ZKC FDC CW
28m 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 St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis.

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 Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 84 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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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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 3h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Light
2:16-2:45
Moderate
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
2 mi
Wind
6 kt (30°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
-7°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport — Arrival
Wind
24 kt G38 (280°)
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
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.