Your Flight
We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte.
American Eagle
ATL
CLT
AA4085
American Eagle · Live forecast
ATL
→
CLT
72
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 20m
Duration
197 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → CLT
15 pilot reports along this route
4 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
8
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AGS UA /OV HQU218023/TM 0010/FL060/TP BE33/SK BKN031 BKN120/WX 10/TA M08/IC LGT RIME
12m ago
Smooth
CAE UA /OV RWY29 ARR/TM 0005/FL005/TP SH36/RM +/- 10 KTS ON FINAL
17m ago
Moderate
ARP UAL2263 3433N 07930W 0005 F350 206/105KT TB CONT MOD CHOP IC
17m ago
Moderate
SOP UA /OV SDZ160010/TM 0003/FL390/TP CL60/TB CONS MOD
19m ago
Smooth
CLT UA /OV CLT180020/TM 0002/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZTLFD 33
20m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
20 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 occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 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 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:40
Moderate
0:40-1:05
Light
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
Wind
8 kt G26 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G28 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
8°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
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.