Southwest Airlines LAX HOU WN4718
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LAX → HOU
WN4718 · Mar 16, 2026 · 15:10 PD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 5m
Duration
1,205 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LAX → HOU
10 pilot reports along this route
2 / 10
Reporting smooth
3 / 10
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SAT UA /OV SAT040003/TM 0018/FL020/TP C68X/WV +10/-10 SMOOTH ABV 020
16m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL327 3148N 10616W 0013 F310 310/046KT TB MODERATE SK IC RM B39M OV ELP + - 10 KTS
21m ago
Moderate
AUS UA /OV 5E T20/TM 0012/FL040/TP M20P/TB MOD TURB
22m ago
Moderate
AUS UA /OV T20090010/TM 0012/FL045/TP M20P/TB MOD TURB 045-025
22m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL327 3155N 10746W 0008 F310 314/041KT TB MODERATE SK IC RM B39M OV ALIBY CONST LT POCKETS OF MOD
26m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles to William P Hobby Airport, Houston.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 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 Sierra Nevada and across the Sonoran Desert – 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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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
Moderate
1:26-1:53
Light
1:53-2:20
Light
2:20-2:47
Light
2:47-3:14
Smooth
3:14-3:41
Light
3:41-4:08
Light
4:08-4:35
Severe
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
LAX Los Angeles International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (260°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HOU William P Hobby Airport — Arrival
Wind
17 kt G27 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
26°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.