Southwest Airlines LGA DEN WN4044
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LGA → DEN
WN4044 · Apr 17, 2026 · 14:00 · boeing 737 max 8
Also sold as: DL716 Delta Air Lines
50
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
8h 35m
Duration
1,404 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
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 LGA → DEN
2 pilot reports along this route
2 / 2
Reporting smooth
0 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARR UA /OV KARR/TM 1351/FL017/TP F900/WX FV10SM/RM DURC RY 9 ARR
12m ago
Smooth
POU UA /OV 1 MILE S OF POU/TM 1350/FL018/TP C172/SK BKN018
13m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from LaGuardia Airport, New York to Denver International Airport, Denver.

Your Journey Beta

19 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 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 Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Some Bumps Ahead

There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. 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 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Severe
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Moderate
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:21
Moderate
4:21-4:49
Moderate
4:49-5:17
Moderate
5:17-5:45
Moderate
5:45-6:13
Moderate
6:13-6:41
Moderate
6:41-7:09
Moderate
7:09-7:37
Moderate
7:37-8:05
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DEN Denver International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G20 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-1°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.

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