Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville.
Spirit Airlines
FLL
SDF
NK1283
Spirit Airlines · Live forecast
FLL
→
SDF
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 39m
Duration
780 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying FLL → SDF
8 pilot reports along this route
7 / 8
Reporting smooth
1 / 8
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BCT UA /OV KBCT/TM 1728/FL006/TP A109/SK SCT009 BKN015/WX FV99SM
8m ago
Smooth
BCT UA /OV KBCT230002/TM 1717/FL010/TP CL35/SK SCT010/WX -RA/RM DURD AIS AT 2.5NM
19m ago
Light
LEX UA /OV HYK090020/TM 1716/FL350/TP B752/TB CONS LGT
20m ago
Smooth
FLL UA /OV FLL2740004/TM 1711/FL015/TP A320/RM BROKE OUT AT 017
25m ago
Smooth
BCT UA /OV KBCT225005/TM 1711/FL010/TP P28A/SK SCT012
25m ago
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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 53 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
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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Flight Timeline 2h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Light
1:50-2:19
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
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt (110°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (180°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
23°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
airbus a320-232
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.
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.