Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale.
Southwest Airlines
AUS
FLL
WN1436
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
AUS
→
FLL
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 35m
Duration
959 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
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AUS → FLL
5 pilot reports along this route
3 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
BTR UA /OV BTR 40NW/TM 1624/FL120/TP CRJ9/TB MOD 120-150/RM MOD TURBULENCE AT 120-150 40 NW
12m ago
Smooth
MIA UA /OV MIA270004/TM 1616/FL014/TP E170/SK SCT020/WX LGT RA
20m ago
Smooth
FXE UA /OV FXE270004/TM 1615/FL010/TP C208/SK BKN022/RM SMOOTH
21m ago
Smooth
MIA UA /OV MIA060020/TM 1615/FL095/TP B737/WX VMC
21m ago
Moderate
LCH UA /OV KLCH130020/TM 1614/FL400/TP C560/TB MOD/RM ZHU
22m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
17 minutes and 1 hour 40 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 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 a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 65 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 15 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 3h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:50
Moderate
0:50-1:19
Light
1:19-1:48
Moderate
1:48-2:17
Light
2:17-2:46
Light
2:46-3:15
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
AUS
Austin-bergstrom International — Departure
Wind
16 kt G26 (350°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G27 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
29°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Afternoon Flight Departure
Time of day
Afternoon Flight
Tip
Afternoon flights may encounter more turbulence due to thermal activity as the sun heats the ground, creating rising air currents.
When
Today
boeing 737 max 8
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.