Southwest Airlines SAN MDW WN990
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → MDW
WN990 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:40
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
5h 55m
Duration
1,499 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 SAN → MDW
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
AIO UA /OV AIO/TM 0032/FL240/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD
5m ago
Moderate
ORD UA /OV 10 SW MDW/TM 0027/FL030/TP B737/TB MOD TURB
10m ago
Smooth
GUC UA /OV HBU210050/TM 0025/FL300/TP B737/TB LGT OCNL MOD /RM ZDVWC
12m ago
Smooth
MCK UA /OV HCT/TM 0022/FL300/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-08
15m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV MDW135008/TM 0021/FL025/TP A20N/TB LGT TURB/RM HAIL
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 5,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 76 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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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 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Moderate
4:56-5:25
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
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G25 (340°)
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.