Southwest Airlines MCO RDU WN3887
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
MCO → RDU
WN3887 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:40 ED
99
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 45m
Duration
465 nm
Distance
31,000 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 → RDU
15 pilot reports along this route
13 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
OCF UA /OV OCF015020/TM 2146/FL370/TP B737/TB MOD CAT
7m ago
Smooth
MCO UA /OV RWY 18L/TM 2144/FLDURC/TP A319/RM SMOOTH RIDE
9m ago
Smooth
ILM UA /OV ILM/TM 2144/FLDURD/TP A319/SK BKN008/RM +/- 5KTS
9m ago
Smooth
JAX UA /OV CRG/TM 2140/FLDURGC/TP C172/SK BKN020
13m ago
Smooth
ROA UA /OV ROA/TM 2138/FLDURGC/TP E175/SK BASES 034/RM DEP RWY 24
15m 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 Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – 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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 54 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there a few minutes early.

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 1h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:42
Smooth
0:42-1:04
Smooth
1:04-1:25
Smooth
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
RDU Raleigh Durham International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G22 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
19°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.