Your Flight
We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Dallas Love Field, Dallas.
Southwest Airlines
AUS
DAL
WN281
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
AUS
→
DAL
59
Calm Score
"Some bumps expected — keep your seatbelt fastened."
1h 5m
Duration
164 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AUS → DAL
6 pilot reports along this route
2 / 6
Reporting smooth
1 / 6
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DFW/TM 0014/FLDURD/TP A319/WV GAIN OF 20KTS AT 002FT/RM DFWT
8m ago
Moderate
AUS UA /OV 5E T20/TM 0012/FL040/TP M20P/TB MOD TURB
10m ago
Light
GDJ UA /OV GDJ/TM 0002/FL150/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP 150/RM ZFW62
20m ago
Moderate
SAT UA /OV SAT180020/TM 2353/FL350/TP B737/TB CONT MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
29m ago
Moderate
DFW UA /OV DFW180025/TM 2343/FL060/TP C30J/TB MOD
39m ago
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700 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
18 minutes 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 directly to your destination.
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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 94 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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Flight Timeline 1h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:33
Moderate
0:33-0:50
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
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
20 kt G37 (350°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL
Dallas Love Field — Arrival
Wind
30 kt G40 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°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 737-7h4
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.
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.