SWA2396: 2 legs

SWA2396, SMF to SNA, departing 4:36 PM PDT, Apr 13

Turbulence forecast map for SWA2396, SMF to SNA

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(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM PDT on Apr 13, 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 SMF at 4:36 PM PDT, Apr 13.
  2. 4:37 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  3. 4:39 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 46 minutes.
  4. 5:25 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 14 minutes.
  5. 5:39 PM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  6. Landing at SNA at 5:50 PM PDT.
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SWA2396, SNA to LAS: no forecast yet

It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA2396, 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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