Southwest Airlines DEN ATL WN1881
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
DEN ATL
WN1881 · Mar 15, 2026 · 16:15 MD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 45m
Duration
1,039 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying DEN → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PGSN UA /OV DOWNWIND RWY07/TM 2250/FL015/TP PA32/RM LIGHT RAIN WITH 020 SCATTERED CLOUD BASE, GOOD VISIBILITY
17m ago
Moderate
COS UA /OV BRK260040/TM 2248/FL190/TP E145/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-
19m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN180020/TM 2245/FLDURGC/TP B38M/SK TOP180/TB LGT-MOD
22m ago
Smooth
DEN UA /OV DEN335045/TM 2245/FL190/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD 190-130
22m ago
Smooth
MEM UUA /OV DURD RWY 18C/TM 2240/FL020/TP B737/RM +/- 10 TO 12 KTS DURD, RWY 18C
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas 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 expect some bumps during climb, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 minutes early.

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 2h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Severe
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:35
Light
1:35-2:00
Light
2:00-2:25
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
DEN Denver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
7 mi
Wind
16 kt G26 (10°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
11 kt G21 (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°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
a321
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.