AAL1966, DCA to LAX, departing 8:52 AM EDT, Apr 28

Turbulence forecast map for AAL1966, DCA to LAX

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(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM EDT on Apr 28, 2026.)

Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.

  1. Takeoff from DCA at 8:52 AM EDT, Apr 28.
  2. 8:53 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 8:54 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 58 minutes.
  4. 9:52 AM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  5. 9:54 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 22 minutes.
  6. 10:16 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  7. 11:41 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 10 minutes.
  8. 11:51 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 22 minutes.
  9. 12:13 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 41 minutes.
  10. 1:54 PM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  11. Landing at LAX at 2:14 PM EDT.
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