Southwest Airlines LGA MDW WN1703
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
LGA → MDW
WN1703 · Mar 15, 2026 · 21:55
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 25m
Duration
628 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 LGA → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
ARP UAL2003 4252N 08705W 2306 F330 224/069KT TB CONT LGT CHOP SK ON TOP IC
10m ago
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR/TM 2305/FL022/TP PA28/SK BKN027
11m ago
Smooth
HFD UA /OV HFD285002/TM 2305/FL025/TP C172/SK BKN027
11m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV MDW090010/TM 2305/FL080/TP F900/TB MOD CHOP
11m ago
Smooth
ENW UA /OV KENW/TM 2305/FL012/TP C525/RM BASES 1200 MSL
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from LaGuardia Airport, New York to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 60 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 12 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth 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 1h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:43
Smooth
0:43-1:10
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G18 (120°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (360°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.