Southwest Airlines ATL BWI WN735
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
ATL BWI
WN735 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:05 ED
89
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 50m
Duration
501 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → BWI
14 pilot reports along this route
9 / 14
Reporting smooth
4 / 14
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL320030/TM 1558/FLDURD/TP E75C/TA M04/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD 140-125
8m ago
Light
CAE UA /OV LEDAS/TM 1556/FL060/TP B712/WX IMC/TB LGT
10m ago
Light
TOC UA /OV ODF090005/TM 1555/FL320/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT/RM ZTLFD-50
11m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV JHUNT/TM 1555/FL025/TP CRJ7/WX 5 MILES/TB SMOOTH LITTLE BIT OF CHOP/RM LIGHT RAIN
11m ago
Smooth
DCA UA /OV DCA328003/TM 1555/FL015/TP E75S/SK OVC019
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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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Flight Timeline 1h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:07
Smooth
1:07-1:30
Light
Landing
Light
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
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
19 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Arrival
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
22 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
b737
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.