Southwest Airlines ATL MDW WN2705
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
ATL → MDW
WN2705 · Jun 16, 2026 · 16:05 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 0m
Duration
514 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ORD UA /OV MDW180010/TM 2140/FL060/TP B738/SK SCT060/TB CONT -CHP/RM DURC
9m ago
Smooth
EVV UA /OV EVV/TM 2138/FL000/TP E170/TB NEG/RM DURD RY22 EVV
11m ago
Smooth
MSN UA /OV MSN140005/TM 2136/FL047/TP H25B/SK OVC047/RM DURD RAGGED BASES 047-052
13m ago
Smooth
CVG UA /OV CVG235040/TM 2123/FL160/TP A319/TA M11/IC LGT RIME
26m ago
Smooth
LAF UA /OV BVT/TM 2123/FL220/TP C25B/TA M21/IC LGT RIME
26m 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – 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 82 knots.

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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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 2h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:40
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
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Wind
20 kt G30 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°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
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:

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

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