Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,500 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines
BWI
PHX
WN2057
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BWI
→
PHX
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
6h 30m
Duration
1,733 nm
Distance
40,000 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 → PHX
7 pilot reports along this route
5 / 7
Reporting smooth
1 / 7
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
IAD UA /OV FINAL 19C /TM 1005/FLDURD/TP B739/SK BKN008/TB MOD
17m ago
Smooth
CVG UA /OV CVG080020/TM 1001/FL030/TP CRJ9/TA M02/IC LGT RIME 030-050
21m ago
Light
ARP UAL552 3516N 11133W 1001 F370 346/084KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC RM B38M OV 3516N11133W FL370
21m ago
Smooth
KADW UA /OV 19R DEP/TM 0955/FL005/TP C560/SK OVC005
27m ago
Smooth
CMH UA /OV APE/TM 0952/FL210/TP B737/TB NEG
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
6,500 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, over the Rocky Mountains, and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause 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 80 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 24 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 6h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Moderate
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
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
10 kt G20 (160°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
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.