Latest news, Sep 4, 2026: Ocean-crossing forecasts now apply great-circle math to any long flight segments that have sparse route data, rather than drawing naively Mercator-straight lines. This should improve forecast quality for these flights. Also, I've added Austrian Airlines to the carrier list. 🇦🇹
SWA3001: 4 legs
- OAK to SAN, departing 8:18 AM PDT, Sep 10
- SAN to SAT, departing 10:28 AM PDT, Sep 10
- SAT to STL, departing 3:42 PM CDT, Sep 10
- STL to MDW, departing 6:28 PM CDT, Sep 10
SWA3001, OAK to SAN, departing 8:18 AM PDT, Sep 10
(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM PDT on Sep 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 OAK at 8:18 AM PDT, Sep 10.
- 8:19 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 4 minutes.
- 9:23 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at SAN at 9:24 AM PDT.
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See our turbulence safety page for more information, including links to other resources for nervous fliers.
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SWA3001, SAN to SAT, departing 10:28 AM PDT, Sep 10
(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM PDT on Sep 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 SAN at 10:28 AM PDT, Sep 10.
- 10:29 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 10:30 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 2 hours and 13 minutes.
- 12:43 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
- 12:47 PM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at SAT at 12:49 PM PDT.
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.
SWA3001, SAT to STL, departing 3:42 PM CDT, Sep 10
(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM PDT on Sep 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 SAT at 3:42 PM CDT, Sep 10.
- 3:43 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 3:44 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 3:45 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 4 minutes.
- 4:49 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
- 4:54 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
- 5:02 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
- 5:17 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 12 minutes.
- 5:29 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at STL at 5:34 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.
SWA3001, STL to MDW, departing 6:28 PM CDT, Sep 10
(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM PDT on Sep 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 STL at 6:28 PM CDT, Sep 10.
- 6:29 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 8 minutes.
- 6:37 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 23 minutes.
- 7:00 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 7:01 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 12 minutes.
- 7:13 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at MDW at 7:14 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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