Southwest Airlines BNA MDW WN2918
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA → MDW
WN2918 · Apr 17, 2026 · 06:35 CD
Also sold as: WN2246 Southwest Airlines
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 45m
Duration
343 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 BNA → MDW
9 pilot reports along this route
7 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
MLI UA /OV KEZI/TM 1931/FL040/TP C77R/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
5m ago
Smooth
PWK UUA /OV KPWK/TM 1927/FL010/TP C172/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS DURD RWY16
9m ago
Smooth
RFD UA /OV DEBOW/TM 1926/FL070/TP SR20/SK TOP070/RM DURD
10m ago
Smooth
UES UA /OV 2 WEST UES/TM 1925/FL020/TP C25C/TB LOSSES AND GAINS OF 10 KTS ON FINAL
11m ago
Smooth
MDH UA /OV DURD/TM 1924/FL005/TP TBM9/RM LLWS +/- 5 KTS ON FINAL 18L
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 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 1h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:42
Light
0:42-1:04
Light
1:04-1:25
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
8 kt G16 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G29 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°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.