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SWA4862, MCI to LGA, departing 6:05 AM CDT, Jul 20

Turbulence forecast map for SWA4862, MCI to LGA

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(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM CDT on Jul 20, 2026.)

  1. Takeoff from MCI at 6:05 AM CDT, Jul 20.
  2. 6:06 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 55 minutes.
  3. 7:01 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 24 minutes.
  4. 7:25 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 49 minutes.
  5. 8:14 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  6. Landing at LGA at 8:27 AM CDT.

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