ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
✈
PWK
Chicago Executive Airport
Distance
534 nm
Altitude
30,000 ft
Est. Duration
1h 45m
Route Information
Departure

ATL (ATL)

Distance

989.7 km (534.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

PWK (PWK)

Estimated Flight Time

105 minutes (1h 45m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

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 → PWK
14 pilot reports along this route
7 / 14
Reporting smooth
3 / 14
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MDW UA /OV MDW/TM 2344/FL010/TP B38M/SK UNKN/RM +/- 10KTS RWY 22L
6m ago
Smooth
LAF UA /OV LAF/TM 2326/FLDURD/TP C172/RM +/- 5 KTS DURD RWY 23
24m ago
Light
GUS UA /OV GUS270010/TM 2323/FL140/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
27m ago
Smooth
HUF UA /OV TTH350030/TM 2322/FL370/TP A319/RM SMOOTHING OUT
28m ago
Smooth
MKG UUA /OV MKG/TM 2310/FLDURD/TP E145/RM LLWS +/- 15KTS
40m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour and 1 hour 15 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 54 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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 1h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:42
Light
0:42-1:04
Moderate
1:04-1:25
Moderate
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 (300°)
Sky
Few Clouds
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
PWK Chicago Executive Airport — Arrival
Wind
23 kt G30 (190°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
26°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.