Southwest Airlines BNA AUS WN450
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BNA → AUS
WN450 · Mar 15, 2026 · 18:25 CD
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 35m
Duration
657 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → AUS
12 pilot reports along this route
6 / 12
Reporting smooth
1 / 12
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JAN UA /OV 10 N JAN/TM 2304/FL030/TP E545/SK CLR
5m ago
Smooth
MLU UA /OV DHART360008/TM 2259/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZME
10m ago
Smooth
MLU UA /OV MLU080010/TM 2252/FL080/TP CRJ7/SK OVC060-TOP080/RM DURC
17m ago
Smooth
DAL UUA /OV DAL130001/TM 2250/FL010/TP B738/RM LLWS +/-10 KT SFC-010 DURD RY31L DAL
19m ago
Moderate
LIT UA /OV LIT225040/TM 2243/FL280/TP P46T/TB CONS MOD/RM ZME
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Austin-bergstrom International, Austin.

Your Journey Beta

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 72 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 16 minutes.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:15
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
18 kt G35 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
25°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
AUS Austin-bergstrom International — Arrival
Wind
30 kt G40 (360°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
36°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
b738
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.

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