Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
Delta Air Lines
ATL
JFK
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Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL
→
JFK
87
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 22m
Duration
660 nm
Distance
31,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → JFK
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
EWR UA /OV 8 W TEB/TM 1233/FLDURC/TP GLF4/SK TOPS 032
8m ago
Smooth
RDU UA /OV RDU 050 10/TM 1230/FL020/TP A321/RM BASES 019
11m ago
Smooth
JFK UA /OV KJFK/TM 1230/FL001/TP A320/SK BKN001
11m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV HPN/TM 1230/FL030/TP C68A/WX HEAVY PRECIP/TB SMOOTH
11m ago
Smooth
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 1229/FL340/TP A320/RM TOPS OF WX OVER FAK FL340
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 95 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 14 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 2h 22min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:12
Smooth
1:12-1:37
Light
1:37-2:02
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
6 mi
Wind
17 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant 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
Tomorrow — conditions may change
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.