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SKW6259: 2 legs

SKW6259, DFW to SAF, departing 3:51 PM CDT, Aug 6

Turbulence forecast map for SKW6259, DFW to SAF

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(Forecast data last collected at 3:00 AM CDT on Aug 6, 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 3:51 PM CDT, Aug 6.
  2. 3:52 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 3:53 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  4. 3:55 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 12 minutes.
  5. 5:07 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
  6. 5:16 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  7. Landing at SAF at 5:17 PM CDT.

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SKW6259, SAF to DFW, departing 5:12 PM MDT, Aug 6

Turbulence forecast map for SKW6259, SAF to DFW

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(Forecast data last collected at 3:00 AM CDT on Aug 6, 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 SAF at 5:12 PM MDT, Aug 6.
  2. 5:13 PM MDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
  3. 5:14 PM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  4. 5:19 PM MDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  5. 5:24 PM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  6. 5:25 PM MDT: Calm skies for the next 59 minutes.
  7. 6:24 PM MDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
  8. 6:33 PM MDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  9. Landing at DFW at 6:34 PM MDT.

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