Southwest Airlines MCO PBI WN2262
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MCO → PBI
WN2262 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:45 ED
67
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 0m
Duration
123 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MCO → PBI
14 pilot reports along this route
12 / 14
Reporting smooth
2 / 14
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
PBI UA /OV PBI050070/TM 1711/FL210/TP BE20/TA M10/TB LGT CHOP 210
3m ago
Light
MIA UA /OV FLL360015/TM 1710/FL055/TP A321/TB LIGHT
4m ago
Smooth
MIA UA /OV FLL040020/TM 1710/FL020/TP TBM9/TB SMOOTH
4m ago
Smooth
FLL UA /OV FLL275005/TM 1710/FL020/TP A320/WX -RA/RM LGT CHOP
4m ago
Smooth
PBI UA /OV PBI190010/TM 1709/FL180/TP B737/TB NEG
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 500 data points along your route from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach.

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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 40 knots.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:30
Light
0:30-0:45
Light
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
MCO Orlando International Airport — Departure
Wind
13 kt G20 (260°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PBI Palm Beach International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G26 (220°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°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.