Southwest Airlines MIA MCO WN988
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MIA MCO
WN988 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:20 ED · boeing 737-8h4
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 15m
Duration
167 nm
Distance
24,000 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 MIA → MCO
10 pilot reports along this route
3 / 10
Reporting smooth
3 / 10
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
TPA UA /OV TPA345075/TM 2116/FL290/TP E55P/TB CONS MOD
9m ago
Smooth
DAB UA /OV OMN/TM 2114/FL110/TP B38M/SK OVC110/WX RA
11m ago
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL070004/TM 2112/FL018/TP C560/RM LIGHT CHOP
13m ago
Light
MYGF UA /OV ZFP340090/TM 2102/FL400/TP CL60/SK TOP 400/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
23m ago
Smooth
MIA UA /OV ZBV210060/TM 2056/FL370/TP A320/TB NEG
29m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 19 knots.

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 1h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:15-0:38
Smooth
0:38-1:00
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
MIA Miami International Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G23 (180°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MCO Orlando International Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G24 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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 737-8h4
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.