Southwest Airlines BOS BNA WN686
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BOS BNA
WN686 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:25 ED · boeing 737 max 8
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 5m
Duration
816 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BOS → BNA
14 pilot reports along this route
8 / 14
Reporting smooth
6 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AGC UUA /OV RY10 ARR /TM 0009/FL030/TP C750/WV LGT-MOD TURB/RM +/-10KTS DURD
14m ago
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL190003/TM 0008/FL040/TP B737/SK OVC030/TB LT CHOP/RM TOPS 080
15m ago
Smooth
ROA UA /OV ROA/TM 0006/FL044/TP E145/SK OVC044/RM BASE RPT LDA-Y RWY06
17m ago
Light
IND UA /OV BYL/TM 0001/FL220/TP C525/TB LGT
22m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2358/FL030/TP E145/RM BASES 030
25m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 1 hour 10 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 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 92 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 23 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.

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Flight Timeline 3h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Moderate
1:18-1:47
Light
1:47-2:16
Light
2:16-2:45
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
BOS Logan International — Departure
Wind
14 kt G31 (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BNA Nashville International — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G35 (190°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
23°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.

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