Delta Air Lines DTW PIT DL4076
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW → PIT
DL4076 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:15 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 17m
Duration
175 nm
Distance
25,000 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 → PIT
14 pilot reports along this route
5 / 14
Reporting smooth
4 / 14
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PIT UUA /OV PIT/TM 1825/FLDURD/TP BE40/SK BASES 009/WV +10KTS AT 005
7m ago
Smooth
FDY UA /OV FBC180020/TM 1822/FL310/TP E75S/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
10m ago
Moderate
FNT UUA /OV FNT/TM 1820/FLDURD/TP CRJ7/TB MOD CHOP 020-SFC/RM LLWS +/-10 RY27 FINAL FNT
12m ago
Moderate
DLZ UA /OV BUD270020/TM 1820/FL330/TP B39M/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
12m ago
Moderate
CKB UA /OV WV62/TM 1817/FL090/TP C25B/TB MOD
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

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 62 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 17min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:39
Light
0:39-1:02
Severe
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
1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PIT Pittsburgh International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
14 kt G28 (250°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°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.