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Top Turbulent Routes Revealed: FAA Urges Seat Belts

1/30/2026

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  • Turbli analyzed nearly 10,000 routes and used the eddy dissipation rate (EDR) to rank turbulence from light to extreme.
  • The highest scores in North America were on Denver International Airport–Jackson Hole Airport and Albuquerque International Sunport routes, 18.18 in the light turbulence category.
  • Other notable routes include Jackson Hole–Salt Lake City and Denver–Salt Lake City.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises seat belts remain fastened during flights to prevent injuries from turbulence.