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SKW5981, ORD to DSM, departing 8:25 AM CDT, May 15
(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM CDT on May 15, 2026.)
- Takeoff from ORD at 8:25 AM CDT, May 15.
- 8:26 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 8:27 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
- 8:36 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 28 minutes.
- 9:04 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 9:07 AM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at DSM at 9:09 AM CDT.
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