Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.
Southwest Airlines
DEN
MDW
WN1522
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN
→
MDW
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 20m
Duration
776 nm
Distance
31,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MLI UA /OV MLI/TM 2147/FLDURC/TP CRJ2/SK BKN047/RM LLWS +15KTS DURC
6m ago
Smooth
EGE UA /OV RLG/TM 2144/FL430/TP C25A/RM MTN WAVE +/-10 ZDVWC
9m ago
Smooth
HDN UA /OV CHE090072/TM 2137/FL430/TP C25A/RM MTN WAVE +-30KTS ZDVWC-05
16m ago
Smooth
LNK UA /OV LNK180050/TM 2137/FL360/TP B763/TB NEG
16m ago
Smooth
PIA UUA /OV KPIA/TM 2136/FL010/TP CRJ2/RM LLWS +/-15 KT DURD RY22 KPIA
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains – conditions there 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 45 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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 3h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Smooth
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:08
Light
2:08-2:34
Light
2:34-3:00
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
3 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (20°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G29 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°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.