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SWA4994: 2 legs

SWA4994, MDW to RIC, departing 9:56 AM CST, Feb 26

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CST on Feb 26, 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.

  1. Takeoff from MDW at 9:56 AM CST, Feb 26.
  2. 9:57 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 2 minutes.
  3. 9:59 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  4. 10:01 AM CST: Calm skies for the next 42 minutes.
  5. 10:43 AM CST: Light turbulence likely for the next 13 minutes.
  6. 10:56 AM CST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
  7. 11:00 AM CST: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  8. Landing at RIC at 11:28 AM CST.
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SWA4994, RIC to MCO, departing 1:21 PM EST, Feb 26

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(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM CST on Feb 26, 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.

  1. Takeoff from RIC at 1:21 PM EST, Feb 26.
  2. 1:22 PM EST: Light turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
  3. 1:33 PM EST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  4. 1:34 PM EST: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  5. 1:35 PM EST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  6. 1:38 PM EST: Light turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  7. 1:43 PM EST: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  8. 1:44 PM EST: Light turbulence likely for the next 9 minutes.
  9. 1:53 PM EST: Calm skies for the next 38 minutes.
  10. 2:31 PM EST: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
  11. 2:39 PM EST: Calm skies for the next 21 minutes.
  12. 3:00 PM EST: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  13. Landing at MCO at 3:15 PM EST.
Nelly

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.

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