Delta Air Lines ATL HSV DL3171
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL HSV
DL3171 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:16 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
19h 55m
Duration
130 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → HSV
1 pilot report along this route
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Reporting smooth
0 / 1
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BNA UA /OV BNA180010/TM 0857/FL430/TP C56X/TB NEG CHOP/RM SMOOTH RIDE. ZME 62
28m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
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 123 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 19h 55min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Smooth
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Smooth
2:30-3:00
Smooth
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Smooth
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Smooth
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Light
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Smooth
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-16:00
Light
16:00-16:30
Smooth
16:30-17:00
Smooth
17:00-17:29
Smooth
17:29-17:58
Smooth
17:58-18:27
Smooth
18:27-18:56
Smooth
18:56-19:25
Smooth
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
17 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
HSV Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G22 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.