Southwest Airlines LAS DAL WN1186
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LAS → DAL
WN1186 · Mar 16, 2026 · 14:50 PD
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 45m
Duration
925 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAS → DAL
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DFW/TM 0014/FLDURD/TP A319/WV GAIN OF 20KTS AT 002FT/RM DFWT
9m ago
Light
GDJ UA /OV GDJ/TM 0002/FL150/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP 150/RM ZFW62
21m ago
Smooth
PGA UA /OV TBC/TM 2359/FL400/TP E55P/TB NEG LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-
24m ago
Smooth
LBB UUA /OV LBB170001/TM 2351/FL037/TP E55P/RM LLWS +/-20 KTS 1 MILE FINAL ON RWY 35L
32m ago
Light
CDS UA /OV CDS330060/TM 2348/FL290/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZFW47
35m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas to Dallas Love Field, Dallas.

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 – 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 89 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 13 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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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 4h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:27
Light
1:27-1:55
Light
1:55-2:23
Light
2:23-2:51
Light
2:51-3:19
Light
3:19-3:47
Light
3:47-4:15
Moderate
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
LAS Harry Reid International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (40°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL Dallas Love Field — Arrival
Wind
30 kt G40 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°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
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.