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SKW5001: 2 legs

SKW5001, ICT to ORD, departing 10:18 AM CDT, Aug 17

Turbulence forecast map for SKW5001, ICT to ORD

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CDT on Aug 17, 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 ICT at 10:18 AM CDT, Aug 17.
  2. 10:19 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 55 minutes.
  3. 12:14 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  4. Landing at ORD at 12:24 PM CDT.

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SKW5001, ORD to ICT, departing 1:31 PM CDT, Aug 17

Turbulence forecast map for SKW5001, ORD to ICT

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CDT on Aug 17, 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 ORD at 1:31 PM CDT, Aug 17.
  2. 1:32 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 1:33 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 1:34 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 22 minutes.
  5. 1:56 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 32 minutes.
  6. 2:28 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 24 minutes.
  7. 2:52 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  8. 2:54 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  9. Landing at ICT at 2:58 PM CDT.

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