SWA4342: 2 legs
SWA4342, SMF to LAX, departing 11:21 AM PDT, Apr 12
(Forecast data last collected at 6:00 AM PDT on Apr 12, 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 SMF at 11:21 AM PDT, Apr 12.
- 11:22 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
- 11:27 AM PDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 11:29 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
- 11:44 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 16 minutes.
- 12:00 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at LAX at 12:31 PM PDT.
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SWA4342, LAX to ELP: no forecast yet
It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA4342, 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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