SWA2161: 2 legs
SWA2161, HOU to OAK, departing 8:22 AM CDT, Apr 11
(Forecast data last collected at 11:00 PM CDT on Apr 10, 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 HOU at 8:22 AM CDT, Apr 11.
- 8:23 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 24 minutes.
- 8:47 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 51 minutes.
- 10:38 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 15 minutes.
- 10:53 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
- 11:13 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 11:14 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at OAK at 12:13 PM CDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
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SWA2161, MSY to HOU: no forecast yet
It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA2161, so I can't give you an accurate forecast right now. Come check again closer to departure time. (Note that sometimes I don't know the flight plan until minutes before boarding!)
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