Your Flight
We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Austin-bergstrom International, Austin to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento.
Southwest Airlines
AUS
SMF
WN215
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
AUS
→
SMF
77
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 0m
Duration
1,285 nm
Distance
36,000 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 → SMF
3 pilot reports along this route
0 / 3
Reporting smooth
1 / 3
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
IAH UA /OV IAH315020/TM 1017/FLDURGD/TP B737/TB MOD TURB 120 AND BELOW
8m ago
Light
ARP UAL552 3516N 11133W 1001 F370 346/084KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC RM B38M OV 3516N11133W FL370
24m ago
Moderate
AUS UA /OV CWK315020/TM 0951/FL220/TP B737/TB MOD 220-250/RM ZHU
34m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 20 minutes, 1 hour 35 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 over the Sierra Nevada – 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 73 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 23 minutes.
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 2h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Moderate
1:14-1:40
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
Wind
15 kt G25 (360°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SMF
Sacramento International Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt (330°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
12°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 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.