Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham.
Southwest Airlines
DEN
BHM
WN1536
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN
→
BHM
33
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
2h 25m
Duration
940 nm
Distance
35,000 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 DEN → BHM
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
BJC UA /OV BJC360060/TM 0150/FL065/TP C172/TB MOD TURB
7m ago
Light
EGE UA /OV RLG010020/TM 0141/FL170/TP B190/SK TOP170/TA M19/TB CONS LGT CHOP/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC-13
16m ago
Moderate
LBL UA /OV LBL/TM 0134/FL290/TP B738/TB CONT MOD/RM /ZKCFDC AF
23m ago
Smooth
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0132/FL300/TP B738/TB NEG
25m ago
Smooth
MCK UA /OV MCK090025/TM 0121/FL340/TP B789/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-
36m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
45 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
16 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 Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 a bit bumpy initially, 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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Flight Timeline 2h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Moderate
0:47-1:13
Moderate
1:13-1:39
Moderate
1:39-2:05
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
DEN
Denver International Airport — Departure
Wind
20 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G21 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°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 737-7h4
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.