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RPA3695, MSP to IAD, departing 12:33 PM CDT, Aug 3
(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM CDT on Aug 3, 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.
- Takeoff from MSP at 12:33 PM CDT, Aug 3.
- 12:34 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 55 minutes.
- 2:29 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
- 2:37 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at IAD at 2:45 PM CDT.
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