RPA4618: 2 legs

RPA4618, DCA to DTW, departing 12:50 PM EDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for RPA4618, DCA to DTW

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM EDT on Apr 28, 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.

  1. Takeoff from DCA at 12:50 PM EDT, Apr 28.
  2. 12:51 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 12:52 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  4. Landing at DTW at 2:05 PM EDT.
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RPA4618, DTW to DCA, departing 3:11 PM EDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for RPA4618, DTW to DCA

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM EDT on Apr 28, 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.

  1. Takeoff from DTW at 3:11 PM EDT, Apr 28.
  2. 3:12 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 3:13 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  4. 3:16 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
  5. 3:27 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 47 minutes.
  6. 4:14 PM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  7. Landing at DCA at 4:24 PM EDT.
Nelly

Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!

See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.

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