Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus.
Southwest Airlines
LAS
CMH
WN3698
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LAS
→
CMH
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 50m
Duration
1,535 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAS → CMH
15 pilot reports along this route
3 / 15
Reporting smooth
9 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
COS UA /OV BRK190020/TM 2348/FL270/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZDVWC-30
14m ago
Light
FMN UA /OV RSK/TM 2347/FL260/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-36
15m ago
Smooth
AKO UA /OV KAKO/TM 2346/FL080/TP C172/IC NEG/RM DURC OUT OF KAKO ZDVWC-07
16m ago
Light
GLD UA /OV GLD/TM 2346/FL330/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-17
16m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL683 3732N 10454W 2344 F380 915/002KT TB CONT MOD CHOP IC
18m ago
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5,500 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
43 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 Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 81 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 6h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-1:59
Light
1:59-2:28
Light
2:28-2:57
Light
2:57-3:26
Light
3:26-3:55
Light
3:55-4:24
Light
4:24-4:53
Light
4:53-5:22
Moderate
5:22-5:51
Light
5:51-6:20
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
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport — Departure
Wind
6 kt (40°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
18 kt G29 (270°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-2°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 737-7h4
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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.