Your Flight
We analysed more than 600 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville.
Delta Air Lines
ATL
AVL
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Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL
→
AVL
68
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 8m
Duration
143 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → AVL
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AGS UA /OV KAGS/TM 2235/FLDURC/TP E145/SK OVC020
22m ago
Smooth
PDK UA /OV PDK/TM 2230/FL014/TP SR22/RM BASE 1400 ON FINAL
27m ago
Smooth
RYY UA /OV 1 MILE FINAL/TM 2223/FL007/TP C-172/SK OVC007/WX 3
34m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 2213/FL020/TP A321/SK BASE 006BKN/RM FINAL RWY 28
44m ago
Smooth
AGS UA /OV KAGS/TM 2209/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/SK OVC050
48m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
600 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
34 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 57 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 1h 08min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:34
Light
0:34-0:53
Moderate
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport — Arrival
Wind
6 kt G18 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.