Southwest Airlines ATL DCA WN353
Southwest Airlines
FLIGHT
WN353
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
02:40
17 Jan
Now: --:-- ES
1 h 40 m
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
09:20
17 Jan
Aircraft: b737 Altitude: 31,000ft (9.4km) Distance: 476 nm Duration: 1 h 40 m
AIRCRAFT
b737
ALTITUDE
31,000ft
DISTANCE
476 nm
DURATION
1 h 40 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
7.4 /10
Smoothness
Mostly Smooth
5%
Smooth
84%
Light
11%
Moderate

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📊 2,000 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington.

Your Journey Beta

16 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 115 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
ATL
At Departure
8°C (Now)
Broken • 9 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Arrival
DCA
At Arrival
3°C (Now)
Overcast • 6 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)

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.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives 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.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.