Southwest Airlines DEN PHX WN4984
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN → PHX
WN4984 · Mar 17, 2026 · 07:55 MD · boeing 737-7h4
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 15m
Duration
523 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 → PHX
13 pilot reports along this route
3 / 13
Reporting smooth
7 / 13
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PUB UA /OV PUB030025/TM 0024/FL280/TP CL60/TB CONS MOD /RM ZDVWC-29
5m ago
Light
ASE UA /OV DBL220030/TM 0019/FL220/TP C25A/TB LGT CHOP BLO 250 ABV 220/RM ZDVWC-12
10m ago
Smooth
GUC UA /OV HBU150020/TM 0018/FL370/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-
11m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DVV/TM 0017/FL370/TP A319/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-61
12m ago
Light
GUC UA /OV HBU285025/TM 0017/FL330/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Denver International Airport, Denver to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas 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 60 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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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 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Light
1:12-1:38
Light
1:38-2:04
Light
2:04-2:30
Light
2:30-2:55
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
Wind
10 kt (250°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (80°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
33°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 737-7h4
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.

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