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SWA3978: 3 legs
SWA3978, MDW to PHL, departing 8:01 AM CDT, Mar 14
(Forecast data last collected at 12:00 AM CDT on Mar 14, 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 8:01 AM CDT, Mar 14.
- 8:02 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at PHL at 9:28 AM 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.
SWA3978, PHL to TPA: no forecast yet
It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA3978, 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!)
SWA3978, MSY to MDW: no forecast yet
It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA3978, 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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