Southwest Airlines MCO SAT WN735
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MCO SAT
WN735 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:25 ED
Also sold as: NK8821 Spirit Airlines
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 5m
Duration
903 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → SAT
6 pilot reports along this route
5 / 6
Reporting smooth
0 / 6
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PNS UA /OV PNS350003/TM 1218/FL020/TP CRJ9/SK BKN016/TB NEG
7m ago
Smooth
PNS UA /OV PNS030010/TM 1218/FL100/TP CRJ9/SK SCT016/TB SMOOTH/RM DURC
7m ago
Smooth
PIE UA /OV PIE360003/TM 1210/FL010/TP A320/SK BKN010
15m ago
Smooth
SFB UA /OV SFB260001/TM 1209/FL006/TP PA44/SK OVC006
16m ago
Moderate
CEW UA /OV CEW160100/TM 1206/FL350/TP E170/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

40 minutes and 1 hour 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 crossing the Gulf of Mexico – 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 71 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 19 minutes.

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 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Moderate
0:49-1:17
Moderate
1:17-1:45
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
SAT San Antonio International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt G34 (20°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.