Southwest Airlines BNA SAN WN1133
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA → SAN
WN1133 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:35 CD
25
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
2h 40m
Duration
1,519 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → SAN
1 pilot report along this route
0 / 1
Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
RTN UA /OV CIM/TM 0732/FL150/TP PC12/TB MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
38m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to San Diego International Airport, San Diego.

Your Journey Beta

16 minutes and 47 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
1 hour 15 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Buckle Up

We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:50
Severe
0:50-1:20
Severe
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:20
Moderate
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SAN San Diego International Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
16°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.