Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore.
Southwest Airlines
MSP
BWI
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Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MSP
→
BWI
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 25m
Duration
812 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MSP → BWI
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
1 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
MSP UA /OV MSP/TM 1431/FL020/TP B739/WX MOD RA/TB LGT/RM DURD ON FINAL RWY 30L
8m ago
Smooth
CLE UA /OV AKR/TM 1424/FL030/TP C172/SK 027SCT033
15m ago
Smooth
MKE UA /OV MKE/TM 1423/FL020/TP C25B/RM VMC JUST AFTER DEPARTURE
16m ago
Smooth
MSP UA /OV MSP/TM 1420/FL020/TP A320/WX LGT TO MOD PRECIP/TB NEG/RM DURD ON FINAL RWY 30L
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 – 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 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.
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Flight Timeline 2h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:13
Light
1:13-1:39
Smooth
1:39-2:05
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
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
11 kt G19 (170°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Arrival
Wind
7 kt G15 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
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.