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AAL660, DTW to CLT, departing 6:59 PM EDT, Aug 6
(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM EDT on Aug 6, 2026.)
Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.
- Takeoff from DTW at 6:59 PM EDT, Aug 6.
- 7:00 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 7:01 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
- 7:09 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 7:10 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 7:11 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 7:14 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
- 7:28 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 25 minutes.
- 7:53 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
- 8:04 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 8:07 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at CLT at 8:19 PM EDT.
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