DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
✈
ACT
Municipal
Distance
78 nm
Altitude
-
Est. Duration
0h 37m
Route Information
Departure

DFW (DFW)

Distance

144.2 km (77.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

ACT (ACT)

Estimated Flight Time

37 minutes (0h 37m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: too short to reach cruise

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Too short for a turbulence forecast

Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.

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We know turbulence can feel scary - especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why they don't put the aircraft in danger. Many passengers feel exactly the same way.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → ACT
6 pilot reports along this route
3 / 6
Reporting smooth
1 / 6
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
AUS UA /OV CWK090020/TM 1806/FL130/TP CRJ2/TB MOD/RM ZHU
8m ago
Moderate
AUS UA /OV KAUS/TM 1806/FL095/TP E75L/SK N/A/WX N/A/TA N/A/WV N/A/TB MOD TB/IC N/A/RM 27NE KAUS OVR HOOKK MOD TB RPTD BY E75L FL 095
8m ago
Light
DFW UA /OV ZERLU/TM 1801/FL140/TP B738/TB LGT/RM DURC ZFW83
13m ago
Smooth
ACT UA /OV ACT/TM 1800/FL210/TP E170/TA M14/IC LGT RIME/RM ZFW96
14m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV MQP030015/TM 1757/FL320/TP B738/TB NEG/RM DURC ZFW94
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Smooth Flight

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

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 18 knots.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 37 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:22
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Departure
Wind
5 kt (90°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
ACT Municipal - Arrival
Wind
5 kt (60°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.