Southwest Airlines BNA DAL WN818
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA DAL
WN818 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:40 CD
70
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 10m
Duration
541 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → DAL
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MEM UA /OV MEM180 10/TM 1327/FL030/TP B767/SK BASES 030
6m ago
Moderate
BNA UA /OV BNA045030/TM 1326/FLDURGD/TP E75S/TB MOD 180-120
7m ago
Smooth
MEM UA /OV KMEM/TM 1325/FL030/TP B763/SK B030
8m ago
Smooth
HHW UA /OV PRX343036/TM 1325/FL300/TP B738/TA M44/WV 325134KT/IC NEG/RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
8m ago
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA225055/TM 1320/FL330/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD/RM ZME
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

30 minutes and 1 hour 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 84 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.

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 2h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:20
Moderate
1:20-1:50
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
13 kt G25 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL Dallas Love Field — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G24 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.