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SKW3890: 2 legs

SKW3890, DTW to SDF, departing 12:30 PM EDT, Aug 19

Turbulence forecast map for SKW3890, DTW to SDF

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(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM EDT on Aug 19, 2026.)

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  1. Takeoff from DTW at 12:30 PM EDT, Aug 19.
  2. 12:31 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
  3. 12:46 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
  4. 12:54 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
  5. 1:07 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  6. Landing at SDF at 1:23 PM EDT.

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SKW3890, SDF to DTW, departing 2:42 PM EDT, Aug 19

Turbulence forecast map for SKW3890, SDF to DTW

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(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM EDT on Aug 19, 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 SDF at 2:42 PM EDT, Aug 19.
  2. 2:43 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 2:44 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 24 minutes.
  4. 3:08 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 16 minutes.
  5. 3:24 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  6. Landing at DTW at 3:37 PM EDT.

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