Spirit Airlines DTW ORD NK105
Spirit Airlines · Live forecast
DTW → ORD
NK105 · Mar 15, 2026 · 18:20 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
24h 44m
Duration
203 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 → ORD
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
7
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
7m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ORD090010/TM 2255/FL050/TP E170/SK +RA /TB LGT TURB
17m ago
Moderate
CLE UA /OV 5 S CLE/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP A319/TB MOD BELOW 020
18m ago
Light
UES UA /OV BAE180010/TM 2254/FL230/TP B737/TA 01/TB CONS LGT CHOP BLO 230/IC LGT-NEG RIME BLO 080-085-230
18m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN090015/TM 2252/FL130/TP E170/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
20m 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 O'Hare 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 53 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 24h 44min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Light
15:30-16:00
Smooth
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-16:59
Smooth
16:59-17:28
Smooth
17:28-17:57
Smooth
17:57-18:26
Smooth
18:26-18:55
Light
18:55-19:24
Smooth
19:24-19:53
Smooth
19:53-20:22
Smooth
20:22-20:51
Smooth
20:51-21:20
Smooth
21:20-21:49
Light
21:49-22:18
Smooth
22:18-22:47
Smooth
22:47-23:16
Smooth
23:16-23:45
Smooth
23:45-24:14
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
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Wind
24 kt G39 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
20 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
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.