Frontier Airlines DTW BWI F91516
Frontier Airlines · Live forecast
DTW → BWI
F91516 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:34 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 31m
Duration
355 nm
Distance
31,000 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 DTW → BWI
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 1104/FL027/TP E145/SK OVC006-TOP027
8m ago
Light
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 1100/FL210/TP E75S/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/IC NEG
12m ago
Moderate
LPR UA /OV DJB360020/TM 1055/FL400/TP CL30/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian 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 113 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 1h 31min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:11
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
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
13°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.