Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach.
Southwest Airlines
BWI
PBI
WN981
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BWI
→
PBI
90
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 35m
Duration
770 nm
Distance
30,000 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 BWI → PBI
15 pilot reports along this route
6 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
MYR UA /OV MYR270045/TM 2334/FL380/TP E55P/TB CONS MOD CHOP
4m ago
Smooth
ESN UA /OV KESN/TM 2332/FL010/TP FA10/SK BKN010
6m ago
Severe
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP C55B/TB SEVERE ON CLIMBOUT FROM AIRPORT
8m ago
Light
ORL UA /OV ORL070001/TM 2330/FL008/TP M20P/TB LIGHT CHOP
8m ago
Smooth
FLO UA /OV FLO280030/TM 2322/FL360/TP B739/TB LGT-MOD
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 51 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 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Smooth
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:15
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
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Departure
Wind
22 kt G45 (270°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°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.