AAL1996: 2 legs

AAL1996, DFW to LAX, departing 8:56 AM CDT, Apr 11

Turbulence forecast map for AAL1996, DFW to LAX

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(Forecast data last collected at 11:00 PM CDT on Apr 10, 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 DFW at 8:56 AM CDT, Apr 11.
  2. 8:57 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 8:58 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 8:59 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 22 minutes.
  5. 9:21 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 44 minutes.
  6. 11:05 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 16 minutes.
  7. 11:21 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
  8. 11:36 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  9. 11:38 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 6 minutes.
  10. 11:44 AM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  11. Landing at LAX at 11:58 AM CDT.
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AAL1996, SFO to DFW: no forecast yet

It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of AAL1996, so I can't give you an accurate forecast right now. Come check again closer to departure time. (Note that sometimes I don't know the flight plan until minutes before boarding!)

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