Delta Air Lines CLT ATL DL8848
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
CLT → ATL
DL8848 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:00 ED
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 55m
Duration
197 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 CLT → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
5 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
10
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA090015/TM 2240/FL060/TP C56X/SK BKN050 TOP080/TA -12/IC LIGHT TO MODERATE RIME
9m ago
Moderate
CLT UA /OV CLT180015/TM 2233/FL055/TP A321/TB MOD TURB DURC/RM MOD
16m ago
Moderate
SOP UA /OV SDZ210040/TM 2233/FL150/TP E145/TB MOD
16m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL280020/TM 2230/FL050/TP G280/TA M05/IC LGT RIME
19m ago
Moderate
WRB UA /OV VNA295012/TM 2230/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZTLFD 27
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
800 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 800 data points along your route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte 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 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 69 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 55 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:40
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
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Departure
Wind
25 kt G35 (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
4°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no 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.

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