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SKW5968, PHX to LAX, departing 4:20 PM MST, Sep 28
(Forecast data last collected at 2:00 PM MST on Sep 28, 2026.)
- Takeoff from PHX at 4:20 PM MST, Sep 28.
- 4:21 PM MST: Light turbulence likely for the next 50 minutes.
- 5:11 PM MST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 5:14 PM MST: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at LAX at 5:30 PM MST.
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