SWA3417, MDW to SMF, departing 9:11 PM CDT, Apr 21
(Forecast data last collected at 9:00 AM CDT on Apr 21, 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 MDW at 9:11 PM CDT, Apr 21.
- 9:12 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 9:14 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 19 minutes.
- 9:33 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 9:36 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 1 minute.
- 10:37 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 38 minutes.
- 12:15 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 12:17 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
- 12:37 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 12:39 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 12:41 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
- 12:45 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 12:46 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 12:48 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 12:50 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
- 12:58 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 6 minutes.
- 1:04 AM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at SMF at 1:14 AM CDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
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