Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to LaGuardia Airport, New York.
Netjets Aviation
ATL
LGA
1I921
Netjets Aviation · Live forecast
ATL
→
LGA
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 54m
Duration
662 nm
Distance
31,000 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 → LGA
9 pilot reports along this route
5 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
RYY UA /OV RYY090003/TM 1439/FLDURD/TP C56X/SK OVC019
3m ago
Light
ATL UA /OV SPA/TM 1338/FL140/TP F2TH/TB LGT MOD/RM ZTLFD 31
10m ago
Smooth
DXR UA /OV 1 MILE UPWIND 26/TM 1338/FL080/TP B300/SK OVC007
10m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT010005/TM 1334/FL025/TP A321/WV GAIN/LOSS 20 KTS/TB MODERATE/RM 18L FINAL
14m ago
Light
RDU UA /OV TTA/TM 1332/FL120/TP A220/TB LIGHT TURB
16m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
36 minutes and 1 hour 40 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 95 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 14 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:45
Moderate
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:34
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
3 mi
Wind
17 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
LGA
LaGuardia Airport — Arrival
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
21 kt G38 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°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
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.