Southwest Airlines DCA MDW WN2375
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DCA → MDW
WN2375 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:52
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
22h 13m
Duration
521 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
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 DCA → MDW
4 pilot reports along this route
1 / 4
Reporting smooth
3 / 4
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
DTW UA /OV KDTW035004/TM 0920/FL020/TP A319/SK BKN021/TB LGT
8m ago
Smooth
BWI UA /OV BWI/TM 0919/FL002/TP E75S/RM BASES ON DEPARTURE REPORTED AT 002
9m ago
Light
CAK UA /OV CAK/TM 0914/FLDURGD/TP LJ60/TB TB LGT/RM GAINS/LOSSES OF 5 KNOTS ON FINAL FOR RY19 WITH LGT TO MOD PRECIP
14m ago
Light
IND UA /OV VHP/TM 0858/FL350/TP BCS3/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
30m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 99 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 22h 13min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Moderate
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Moderate
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Light
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Moderate
13:30-13:59
Smooth
13:59-14:28
Light
14:28-14:57
Smooth
14:57-15:26
Smooth
15:26-15:55
Smooth
15:55-16:24
Smooth
16:24-16:53
Light
16:53-17:22
Smooth
17:22-17:51
Light
17:51-18:20
Smooth
18:20-18:49
Smooth
18:49-19:18
Light
19:18-19:47
Smooth
19:47-20:16
Smooth
20:16-20:45
Smooth
20:45-21:14
Light
21:14-21:43
Smooth
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
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Departure
Wind
18 kt G34 (220°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
16°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.