Delta Air Lines DTW MDW DL5430
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW → MDW
DL5430 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:15 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 22m
Duration
198 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → MDW
10 pilot reports along this route
4 / 10
Reporting smooth
4 / 10
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD/TM 1216/FLSFC/TP B738/RM BRAKING ACTION MEDIUM TO POOR
7m ago
Moderate
SBN UA /OV GIJ081019/TM 1210/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
13m ago
Smooth
TOL UA /OV TOL180005/TM 1208/FLDURGD/TP CL35/SK OVC030-TOP073
15m ago
Light
BIV UA /OV PMM270045/TM 1208/FL130/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP FL150 BLO
15m ago
Light
TOL UA /OV TOL260035/TM 1205/FL200/TP B739/TB LGT CHOP 230-200/RM ZOB
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

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 88 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 22 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
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
4°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-4°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.