Latest news, Sep 3, 2026: Some international forecasts had unrealistic flight paths, due to a lack of known route data. I'm investigating this now; in the meantime, long flight segments with sparse data fall back to a great-circle route, which is better than the earlier, naive paths. As always, if your forecast looks wrong or weird somehow, report an issue; it helps!
SWA4506: 3 legs
- OAK to SEA, departing 9:53 AM PDT, Sep 4
- SEA to AUS, departing 12:55 PM PDT, Sep 4
- LAS to OAK: no forecast yet
SWA4506, OAK to SEA, departing 9:53 AM PDT, Sep 4
(Forecast data last collected at 9:00 AM PDT on Sep 4, 2026.)
- Takeoff from OAK at 9:53 AM PDT, Sep 4.
- 9:54 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 6 minutes.
- 10:00 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 10:03 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 22 minutes.
- 10:25 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 55 minutes.
- 11:20 AM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at SEA at 11:20 AM PDT.
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SWA4506, SEA to AUS, departing 12:55 PM PDT, Sep 4
(Forecast data last collected at 9:00 AM PDT on Sep 4, 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 SEA at 12:55 PM PDT, Sep 4.
- 12:56 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 1 minute.
- 12:57 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 1:00 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 11 minutes.
- 1:11 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 23 minutes.
- 1:34 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 34 minutes.
- 2:08 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 24 minutes.
- 2:32 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 12 minutes.
- 2:44 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 38 minutes.
- 3:22 PM PDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 3:23 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 17 minutes.
- 3:40 PM PDT: Calm skies for the next 42 minutes.
- 4:22 PM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 15 minutes.
- 4:37 PM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at AUS at 4:38 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.
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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.
SWA4506, LAS to OAK: no forecast yet
It's too early to give you a forecast. I don't yet know the flight plan for this leg of SWA4506, 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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