Delta Air Lines BNA ATL DL789
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
BNA → ATL
DL789 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:52 CD · boeing 717-231
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 23m
Duration
185 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → ATL
5 pilot reports along this route
2 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
HOP UA /OV HOP/TM 1338/FL300/TP B738/TB CONS MOD/RM ZME
8m ago
Moderate
BNA UA /OV BNA135045/TM 1336/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
10m ago
Smooth
MSL UA /OV MSL045025/TM 1336/FL055/TP C56X/IC LGT RIME 055-042/RM ZME
10m ago
Smooth
BHM UUA /OV BHM/TM 1330/FL010/TP B738/RM LLWS -10KT LOSS DURC RWY 24
16m ago
Moderate
DYR UA /OV DYR060030/TM 1328/FL300/TP BE20/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZME
18m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

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

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 120 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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 23min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:42
Light
0:42-1:08
Light
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
BNA Nashville International — Departure
Wind
13 kt G25 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
12 kt G25 (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
12°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
boeing 717-231
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.