American Airlines DFW GUS AA9796
American Airlines · Live forecast
DFW GUS
AA9796 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:30 CD
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 10m
Duration
699 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DFW → GUS
1 pilot report along this route
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Reporting smooth
1 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
TIP UA /OV RBS300015/TM 0824/FL310/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP 310
39m ago
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Your Journey Beta

21 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 70 knots.

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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Flight Timeline 3h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:20
Moderate
2:20-2:50
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
10 kt G36 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
GUS Grissom Air Reserve Base — Arrival
Wind
25 kt G35 (320°)
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.