Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota/Bradenton.
Southwest Airlines
BNA
SRQ
WN344
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA
→
SRQ
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 55m
Duration
565 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → SRQ
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL190030/TM 1745/FL170/TP C525/SK TOP200
8m ago
Moderate
BNA UA /OV BNA360025/TM 1742/FL190/TP B737/TB MOD 190-220/RM ZME
11m ago
Smooth
RYY UA /OV KRYY090002/TM 1742/FLDURGD/TP C560/SK OVC017
11m ago
Smooth
FFC UA /OV FFC/TM 1741/FL175/TP B752/SK TOP175/RM ZTLFD-22
12m ago
Light
GNV UA /OV TAY/TM 1740/FL310/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 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 crossing the Gulf of Mexico – these areas 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 65 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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Flight Timeline 2h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:35
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
15 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
2°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G22 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
boeing 737-7h4
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.