Your Flight
We analysed more than 5,000 data points along your route from Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines
SLC
ATL
DL8836
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
SLC
→
ATL
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
10h 16m
Duration
1,378 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 SLC → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
BJC UA /OV BJC FA 30R/TM 2220/FL066/TP C68A/SK BASE 066
2m ago
Smooth
GJT UA /OV JNC118017/TM 2219/FL310/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-
3m ago
Smooth
TUL UA /OV TUL/TM 2219/FL030/TP B737/SK BKN 030
3m ago
Smooth
ASE UA /OV DBL065054/TM 2218/FL260/TP BE30/TB NEG/RM DURC ZDVWC-03
4m ago
Smooth
HLC UA /OV HLC/TM 2214/FL330/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-17
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
5,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you over the Rocky Mountains and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 66 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 18 minutes early.
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 10h 16min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:29
Light
3:29-3:58
Light
3:58-4:27
Light
4:27-4:56
Light
4:56-5:25
Light
5:25-5:54
Smooth
5:54-6:23
Light
6:23-6:52
Light
6:52-7:21
Moderate
7:21-7:50
Light
7:50-8:19
Light
8:19-8:48
Light
8:48-9:17
Light
9:17-9:46
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport — Departure
Wind
10 kt G15 (330°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (240°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
31°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.
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.