Delta Air Lines EWR SLC DL2516
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
EWR → SLC
DL2516 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:30 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 24m
Duration
1,706 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → SLC
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
DTW UA /OV KDTW035004/TM 0740/FL010/TP A320/SK BKN025/TB MOD CHOP/IC NEG
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours 50 minutes and 3 hours 15 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 over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas 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 83 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 15 minutes.

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 3h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
Light
2:10-2:37
Light
2:37-3:04
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.