Southwest Airlines DEN HOU WN834
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → HOU
WN834 · Apr 17, 2026 · 15:00 MD
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 35m
Duration
768 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → HOU
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 2032/FLDURD/TP B737/TB SMOOTH
5m ago
Smooth
BPT UA /OV 010008/TM 2026/FL025/TP P28A/SK BKN032/WX HZ
11m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV FTW160003/TM 2022/FLDURD/TP P28B/RM ITS PRETTY MUCH SOUP UP HERE
15m ago
Smooth
BJC UA /OV BJC FA 30R/TM 2020/FL060/TP BE30/SK BASE 250AGL/RM RWY 30R BRAG
17m ago
Light
OKC UA /OV IRW220015/TM 2018/FL080/TP B739/SK BASES 035 TOPS074/TB LT CHOP DURC/RM LAYERS ABV
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to William P Hobby Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light 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 66 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 3h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:19
Light
1:19-1:48
Light
1:48-2:17
Light
2:17-2:46
Light
2:46-3:15
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
12 kt G20 (10°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
HOU William P Hobby Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (160°)
Sky
Broken
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
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.