Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.
American Airlines
DTW
DFW
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American Airlines · Live forecast
DTW
→
DFW
74
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 8m
Duration
857 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DTW → DFW
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
HRO UA /OV RZC/TM 2338/FL330/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 330/RM ZME
8m ago
Light
CPS UA /OV CPS/TM 2333/FLDURGD/TP C25B/TB LGT TURB BLO 040
13m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV DTW/TM 2332/FLUNKN/TP 375S/IC NEG/RM DURD +/-10KTS LLWS
14m ago
Moderate
LNN UA /OV CXR310040/TM 2330/FL290/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP 290/RM ZOB
16m ago
Light
TOL UA /OV TOL/TM 2329/FLDURGC/TP B737/SK BKN-TOP094/WX LIGHT PRECIPITATION/TB LIGHT CHOP
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
47 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 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 90 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 18 minutes.
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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Flight Timeline 3h 08min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
Light
2:19-2:48
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
Wind
22 kt G34 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G20 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.