Southwest Airlines BWI ORF WN976
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
BWI → ORF
WN976 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:15 ED
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 0m
Duration
139 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BWI → ORF
6 pilot reports along this route
4 / 6
Reporting smooth
2 / 6
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
BWI UA /OV BAL190003/TM 0008/FL040/TP B737/SK OVC030/TB LT CHOP/RM TOPS 080
19m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2358/FL030/TP E145/RM BASES 030
29m ago
Smooth
KADW UA /OV 19R ARR/TM 2357/FL030/TP GLF5/SK OVC029
30m ago
Smooth
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2355/FL027/TP A319/SK OVC027
32m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BAL290023/TM 2346/FL130/TP B38M/SK TOP 115/RM DURC
41m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 600 data points along your route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore to Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

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 57 knots.

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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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 1h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:30
Light
0:30-0:45
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
BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ORF Norfolk International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G17 (130°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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
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.