Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to William P Hobby Airport, Houston.
Southwest Airlines
BWI
HOU
WN354
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BWI
→
HOU
7
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
2h 45m
Duration
1,082 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BWI → HOU
11 pilot reports along this route
3 / 11
Reporting smooth
4 / 11
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
TYS UA /OV VXV170015/TM 0153/FL070/TP B38M/TA M16/IC MOD RIME
10m ago
Light
ARP UAL650 3929N 07658W 0142 F320 197/145 TB OCNL LGT IC
21m ago
Moderate
CRW UA /OV SWIFT/TM 0140/FL050/TP PC12/TB MOD
23m ago
Light
ARP UAL2407 3416N 08402W 0138 F260 243/109 TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
25m ago
Light
IAD UA /OV AML230005/TM 0137/FLDURGC/TP E175/SK BKN010/WX MOD RAIN/TB LGT
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
16 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
2 hours 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 – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 expect some bumps on approach 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 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:45
Severe
0:45-1:10
Severe
1:10-1:35
Moderate
1:35-2:00
Severe
2:00-2:25
Severe
Landing
Severe
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
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
11 kt G43 (280°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
HOU
William P Hobby Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G26 (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°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
boeing 737 max 8
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.