Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Delta Connection
ATL
XNA
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Delta Connection · Live forecast
ATL
→
XNA
69
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 1m
Duration
510 nm
Distance
30,000 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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → XNA
12 pilot reports along this route
11 / 12
Reporting smooth
0 / 12
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ROG UUA /OV KROG/TM 1749/FLUNKN/TP GLEX/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY02 ROG
6m ago
Smooth
CTJ UA /OV CTJ130010/TM 1743/FL150/TP A321/TA M16/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC ZTLFD-04
12m ago
Smooth
MEM UA /OV KMEM/TM 1743/FLDURGC/TP CRJ/SK B043
12m ago
Smooth
RYY UA /OV KRYY090002/TM 1742/FLDURGD/TP C560/SK OVC017
13m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL350035/TM 1742/FL170/TP B738/SK TOP170/TA M14/IC LGT RIME BLO 170/RM ZTLFD-38
13m ago
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Your Journey Beta
19 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 some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 86 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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 01min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:31
Moderate
0:31-0:46
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
19 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport — Arrival
Wind
15 kt G25 (320°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
-5°C
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
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Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
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.