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SWA4679, SDF to MCO, departing 6:50 AM EDT, Jul 16

Turbulence forecast map for SWA4679, SDF to MCO

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(Forecast data last collected at 6:00 AM EDT on Jul 16, 2026.)

  1. Takeoff from SDF at 6:50 AM EDT, Jul 16.
  2. 6:51 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 22 minutes.
  3. 8:13 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  4. 8:16 AM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  5. Landing at MCO at 8:26 AM EDT.

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