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SWA1287: 3 legs
- TPA to BHM, departing 9:44 AM EDT, Aug 27
- BHM to DAL, departing 10:51 AM CDT, Aug 27
- DAL to LAS, departing 1:19 PM CDT, Aug 27
SWA1287, TPA to BHM, departing 9:44 AM EDT, Aug 27
(Forecast data last collected at 8:00 AM EDT on Aug 27, 2026.)
- Takeoff from TPA at 9:44 AM EDT, Aug 27.
- 9:45 AM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at BHM at 10:48 AM EDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.
Forecast window-seat views with First Class
BumpySkies First Class includes cloudiness forecasts, letting you see which parts of your flight will likely involve passing through or over clouds, and how often you'll instead have clear views of the ground below. Like our turbulence forecasts, they can help you manage your expectations of what you'll see and experience during your flight.
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Support BumpySkies with a $5 monthly subscription to get both cloudiness forecasts and turbulence forecast notifications. You can learn more about First Class, or subscribe now using your email address, below.
Nelly says: Clouds are sometimes spooky, but they're always safe!
Flying through clouds is routine and safe, even when it feels disorienting to nervous passengers. Learn more about it on our flight safety page.
SWA1287, BHM to DAL, departing 10:51 AM CDT, Aug 27
(Forecast data last collected at 8:00 AM EDT on Aug 27, 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 BHM at 10:51 AM CDT, Aug 27.
- 10:52 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
- 11:07 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 26 minutes.
- 11:33 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 39 minutes.
- 12:12 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 12:13 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at DAL at 12:19 PM CDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.
Forecast window-seat views with First Class
BumpySkies First Class includes cloudiness forecasts, letting you see which parts of your flight will likely involve passing through or over clouds, and how often you'll instead have clear views of the ground below. Like our turbulence forecasts, they can help you manage your expectations of what you'll see and experience during your flight.
Subscribe now for $5/month
Support BumpySkies with a $5 monthly subscription to get both cloudiness forecasts and turbulence forecast notifications. You can learn more about First Class, or subscribe now using your email address, below.
Nelly says: Clouds are sometimes spooky, but they're always safe!
Flying through clouds is routine and safe, even when it feels disorienting to nervous passengers. Learn more about it on our flight safety page.
SWA1287, DAL to LAS, departing 1:19 PM CDT, Aug 27
(Forecast data last collected at 8:00 AM EDT on Aug 27, 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 DAL at 1:19 PM CDT, Aug 27.
- 1:20 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 1:21 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 1:22 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 18 minutes.
- 1:40 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
- 1:45 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 28 minutes.
- 3:13 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 25 minutes.
- 3:38 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at LAS at 3:48 PM CDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.
Forecast window-seat views with First Class
BumpySkies First Class includes cloudiness forecasts, letting you see which parts of your flight will likely involve passing through or over clouds, and how often you'll instead have clear views of the ground below. Like our turbulence forecasts, they can help you manage your expectations of what you'll see and experience during your flight.
Subscribe now for $5/month
Support BumpySkies with a $5 monthly subscription to get both cloudiness forecasts and turbulence forecast notifications. You can learn more about First Class, or subscribe now using your email address, below.
Nelly says: Clouds are sometimes spooky, but they're always safe!
Flying through clouds is routine and safe, even when it feels disorienting to nervous passengers. Learn more about it on our flight safety page.
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