Contour Aviation ATL MQY LF508
Contour Aviation · Live forecast
ATL → MQY
LF508 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:00 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
18h 54m
Duration
175 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → MQY
10 pilot reports along this route
7 / 10
Reporting smooth
1 / 10
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV VNA/TM 1209/FL340/TP B350/RM ZTLFD 22
3m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV VUZ045030/TM 1208/FL360/TP B737/SK TOP 360/IC LGT/RM ZTLFD 02
4m ago
Smooth
EVV UA /OV OWB230010/TM 1204/FL370/TP B38M/TB NEG
8m ago
Light
LOZ UA /OV LVT250020/TM 1203/FL330/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
9m ago
Moderate
BNA UA /OV BNA225040/TM 1203/FL330/TP E145/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZME 62
9m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Smyrna Airport, Smyrna.

Your Journey Beta

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 122 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 18h 54min
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
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
3:30-4:00
Smooth
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Smooth
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Smooth
6:00-6:30
Smooth
6:30-7:00
Smooth
7:00-7:30
Smooth
7:30-8:00
Smooth
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Smooth
9:00-9:30
Smooth
9:30-10:00
Smooth
10:00-10:30
Smooth
10:30-11:00
Light
11:00-11:30
Smooth
11:30-12:00
Smooth
12:00-12:30
Smooth
12:30-13:00
Smooth
13:00-13:30
Smooth
13:30-14:00
Light
14:00-14:30
Smooth
14:30-15:00
Smooth
15:00-15:30
Smooth
15:30-15:59
Smooth
15:59-16:28
Light
16:28-16:57
Smooth
16:57-17:26
Smooth
17:26-17:55
Smooth
17:55-18:24
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
8 mi
Wind
17 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MQY Smyrna Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt G24 (280°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
3°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.