Southwest Airlines AUS DEN WN1486
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
AUS → DEN
WN1486 · Apr 18, 2026 · 06:10 CD
Also sold as: WN2949 Southwest Airlines
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 15m
Duration
674 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 AUS → DEN
13 pilot reports along this route
5 / 13
Reporting smooth
4 / 13
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DEN UA /OV KDEN/TM 0033/FLSFC/TP CRJ2/TB NEG
5m ago
Moderate
0F2 UA /OV UKW/TM 0030/FL170/TP B38M/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM 170-110 DURD - ZFW75
8m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DFW190010/TM 0022/FL070/TP A321/SK BKN070-TOPUNKN/RM DURC
16m ago
Moderate
CSM UA /OV BFV300040/TM 0019/FL070/TP C208/WX MOD RA/TB MOD 070/RM ZFW35
19m ago
Smooth
TAD UA /OV TBE140030/TM 0014/FL100/TP M20T/TA M00/IC LGT RIME/RM ZAB/FDCS
24m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Denver International Airport, Denver.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky 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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 82 knots.

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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:44
Light
0:44-1:08
Light
1:08-1:32
Light
1:32-1:55
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
AUS Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
9 kt G24 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (250°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.