Southwest Airlines ATL DEN WN1249
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
ATL DEN
WN1249 · Apr 17, 2026 · 18:05 ED
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 25m
Duration
1,039 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → DEN
11 pilot reports along this route
9 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
RVS UA /OV RVS/TM 2148/FLDURD/TP P28A/SK PVC035
14m ago
Smooth
SNY UA /OV SNY120015/TM 2132/FL060/TP PA46/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-15
30m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 2132/FLDURD/TP B737/SK BASES 060/IC LGT RIME
30m ago
Smooth
TUL UA /OV TUL/TM 2127/FL035/TP CRJ7/SK BKN 035
35m ago
Moderate
EMP UA /OV EMP/TM 2121/FL360/TP B737/TB MOD/RM ZKC FDC
41m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

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 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 21 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 3h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
Light
2:11-2:38
Light
2:38-3:05
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
11 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-1°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
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.