Southwest Airlines MCO BNA WN1040
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MCO → BNA
WN1040 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:10 ED
Also sold as: WN1396 Southwest Airlines
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 5m
Duration
536 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 MCO → BNA
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL180010/TM 2142/FL060/TP B350/TA M03/IC MOD RIME /RM TOPS 067
4m ago
Smooth
MQY UA /OV MQY/TM 2139/FL030/TP CL60/RM BASES WELL ABOVE 040 HAD AIRPORT IN SIGHT AROUND 15-20 MILES
7m ago
Smooth
MDQ UA /OV RQZ230020/TM 2137/FL270/TP B712/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 270-260/RM ZTLFD 06
9m ago
Moderate
CRG UA /OV CRG/TM 2136/FL370/TP E295/TB MOD CHOP
10m ago
Smooth
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 2135/FL016/TP PC12/TB - CHOP
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Nashville International, Nashville.

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 85 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 2h 05min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:17
Light
1:17-1:45
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
BNA Nashville International — Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
9 kt G27 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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.