Southwest Airlines LAS HOU WN2611
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LAS → HOU
WN2611 · Mar 16, 2026 · 15:25 PD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 5m
Duration
1,072 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights. This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAS → HOU
3 pilot reports along this route
0 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
PHX UA /OV PXR090067/TM 2213/FL390/TP CL60/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
9m ago
Smooth
MAF UA /OV BGS130030/TM 2157/FL250/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT-MOD CHOP 250/RM ZFW82
25m ago
Smooth
DWH UA /OV DWH360001/TM 2156/FLDURGC/TP SF50/TB LIGHT TO MOD CHOP/RM LIGHT TO MOD CHOP DURING CLIMB
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,000 data points along your route from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas to William P Hobby Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

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

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 79 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 5h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:58
Light
0:58-1:26
Smooth
1:26-1:53
Smooth
1:53-2:20
Light
2:20-2:47
Light
2:47-3:14
Light
3:14-3:41
Light
3:41-4:08
Light
4:08-4:35
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 G15 (60°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HOU William P Hobby Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G28 (350°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
12°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.