Latest news, Apr 2, 2026: Due to an administrative error on my part, BumpySkies didn't receive any new weather data between March 31 and April 2, making domestic forecasts erroneously report no turbulence at all. I have fixed this, and apologize if this affected your flight.

SWA1520, MCI to LGA, departing 5:22 PM CDT, Apr 3

Turbulence forecast map for SWA1520, MCI to LGA

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CDT on Apr 3, 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 MCI at 5:22 PM CDT, Apr 3.
  2. 5:23 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
  3. 5:38 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  4. 5:40 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 16 minutes.
  5. 5:56 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 18 minutes.
  6. 6:14 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 33 minutes.
  7. 6:47 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 12 minutes.
  8. 6:59 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
  9. 7:10 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
  10. 7:25 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  11. Landing at LGA at 7:42 PM CDT.
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