KATL KDFW

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Route Information
Departure

KATL (ATL)

Distance

1,173.1 km (633.4 nautical miles)

Arrival

KDFW (DFW)

Flight Time

147 minutes (2h 27m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft (Flight Level 300)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Comfortable
Noticeable
Uncomfortable
Formula: (Probability × Intensity)
Flight Smoothness Score
8.3 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
32%
Smooth
68%
Light
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📊 2,500 data points analyzed
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Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Most Common
LIGHT
68% of your flight
Peak Intensity
LIGHT
Normal flight conditions
Route Breakdown (25 zones)
Light
17 zones (68%)
Smooth
8 zones (32%)
Forecast Valid: Jun 01, 18:00 UTC (Generated: Jun 01, 18:00 UTC)
Flight Timeline 2h 27min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Light
0:47-1:14
Light
1:14-1:41
Light
1:41-2:07
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR
Comparing Two Turbulence Metrics:
  • ZTI (ZeroTurb Index): Our proprietary composite metric (0.0-1.0 scale)
  • EDR (Eddy Dissipation Rate): ICAO/WMO official standard (m^(2/3)/s scale)
ZTI Scale (Custom)
Smooth
<0.2
Light
0.2-0.5
Moderate
0.5-0.75
Severe
>0.75
EDR Scale (ICAO)
Smooth
<0.1
Light
0.1-0.4
Moderate
0.4-0.7
Severe
>0.7

Detailed Analysis Below: While flights generally follow these patterns, our advanced turbulence prediction system analyzes real-time weather data, atmospheric conditions, and pilot reports to provide you with precise, route-specific forecasts. Review the detailed metrics and interactive maps below for a comprehensive understanding of expected conditions along your flight path.

How Aircraft Size Affects Your Comfort

Did you know that the size of your aircraft can affect how turbulence feels? Larger, wide-body aircraft have more mass and inertia, which means they absorb turbulent air movements more smoothly. Smaller regional jets and turboprops are lighter, so passengers may feel more noticeable movement during the same turbulence conditions.

Important: All commercial aircraft, regardless of size, are designed and certified to safely handle even severe turbulence. The difference is only in passenger comfort - not safety.

Learn more about how aircraft size affects your turbulence experience
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Comprehensive Flight Profile Altitude • Wind • Turbulence

Flight Altitude Profile
  • X-axis: Distance along route (km)
  • Y-axis (left): Aircraft altitude (feet)
  • Blue = Climb phase
  • Green = Cruise phase
  • Orange = Descent phase
Pilot Reports (PIREPs)

Real turbulence reports from pilots who recently flew near your route:

  • Green = Smooth (no turbulence)
  • Yellow = Light turbulence
  • Orange = Moderate turbulence
  • Red = Severe turbulence
Wind Speed
  • Y-axis (right): Wind speed in knots
  • Sudden wind changes often indicate turbulence
  • Hover over points to see wind direction
AI Comfort Forecast
  • Y-axis (right): Comfort Score (0-70)
  • <1 = Smooth (cyan)
  • 1-25 = Light (green)
  • 25-50 = Moderate (orange)
  • >50 = Severe (red)
Tip: Look for areas where multiple indicators coincide (e.g., pilot reports + AI forecast + wind changes) to identify the most likely turbulence zones.
Global Winds Forecast ECMWF Open Data Worldwide Coverage
Route-Specific Forecast: Wind data calculated at 25 waypoints along your flight path using high-resolution ECMWF global weather model (0.25° grid, ~25km resolution).
Minimum Winds
20 kt
24 mph
Average Winds
42 kt
49 mph
Maximum Winds
51 kt
59 mph
Valid: Jun 01, 21:00 UTC
Source: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
Flight Planning: Headwinds increase flight time and fuel consumption. Tailwinds decrease both. Strong crosswinds may affect takeoff/landing at airports.
Wind Impact Analysis FAIR
Wind Assessment: Moderate headwinds (42 kt avg) will moderately increase flight time. This is typical for this route.
Route Wind Breakdown
Headwinds
24 zones (96%)
Moderate headwinds averaging 42 kt - slightly longer than normal
Flight Time Impact
42 kt
Avg Headwind
+9 min
Time Impact
Slower than normal
Wind Range:
• Max Tailwind: 0 kt
• Max Headwind: 51 kt
• Max Crosswind: 13 kt
Wind Speed Along Route ECMWF Forecast
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) Analysis Custom Algorithm
What is ZTI? Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index combines three meteorological indicators to give you a comprehensive turbulence probability (0.0-1.0 scale). The chart below shows how each component contributes to the overall ZTI along your route:
  • Richardson Number (Ri): Atmospheric stability - lower values indicate CAT risk
  • Wind Shear Index (WSI): Rate of wind speed/direction changes
  • Temperature Gradient Index (TGI): Frontal boundary strength
  • ZTI (Composite): Proprietary composite of the three indices above
ZTI Thresholds: Smooth: 0.0-0.2 Light: 0.2-0.5 Moderate: 0.5-0.75 Severe: 0.75-1.0
Scientific GTG Analysis NOAA Standards
For Aviation Professionals: This section shows turbulence zones using conservative NOAA GTG thresholds. These scientific thresholds are more cautious than the user-friendly "Comfort View" above, which better represents typical passenger experience.

Note: Modern aircraft are designed to handle moderate turbulence effortlessly. What scientific models classify as "moderate" often goes unnoticed by passengers due to advanced flight control systems and aircraft structural design. Most commercial flights encounter some level of atmospheric turbulence that the aircraft manages automatically.
Zone Distribution (Scientific Thresholds)
0%
Smooth (<15%)
0 zones
16%
Light (15-30%)
4 zones
84%
Moderate (30-50%)
21 zones
0%
Severe (≥50% prob)
0 zones
Threshold Comparison
Category Comfort View Scientific (NOAA)
Smooth <20% probability <15% probability
Light 20-50% 15-30%
Moderate 50-75% 30-50%
Severe ≥75% ≥50%
Turbulence Probability Along Route GTG Forecast
Low (0-30%)
Light or no turbulence
Medium (30-50%)
Moderate turbulence likely
High (50-70%)
Moderate-severe expected
Extreme (70-100%)
Severe turbulence
Active SIGMETs (Turbulence Warnings) 2 Warnings
SIGMETs are official warnings about significant turbulence that may affect flight safety. Always consult official aviation weather briefings before flight.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jun 01, 18:55 UTC - 20:55 UTC
Movement: W (290°) at 35 kt (~40 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS32 KKCI 011855 SIGC CONVECTIVE SIGMET 95C VALID UNTIL 2055Z NC GA TN KY AL MS LA FROM 30NW BWG-LOZ-40SE VXV-50W LGC-30E MLU-30NW BWG AREA SEV EMBD TS MOV FROM 29035KT. TOPS ABV FL450. HAIL TO 1.5 IN POSS. OUTLOOK VALID 012055-020055 AREA 1...FROM 90WSW YWG-80SE YWG-MSP-40SW RWF-50ENE ABR-90WSW YWG WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40N UIN-CVG-40ENE VUZ-60SSE SGF-30WNW IRK-40N UIN REF WW 261. WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 3...FROM 40E PIR-OBH-40SE DEN-50SE DDY-40E PIR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jun 01, 19:55 UTC - 21:55 UTC
Movement: W (290°) at 30 kt (~34 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS32 KKCI 011955 SIGC CONVECTIVE SIGMET 05C VALID UNTIL 2155Z NC SC GA TN AL MS LA AR FROM 30SSE LOZ-40SSE ODF-30SW LGC-20SSW MLU-40SW MEM-30SSE LOZ AREA SEV EMBD TS MOV FROM 29030KT. TOPS ABV FL450. HAIL TO 1.5 IN...WIND GUSTS TO 60KT POSS. OUTLOOK VALID 012155-020155 AREA 1...FROM 40SSE TTH-210S CEW-120SSW LCH-80E BRO-70WNW BRO-40E SAT-ELD-SGF-40SSE TTH REF WW 261 263. WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40NE TCS-MAF-90SE MRF-50SSW MRF-30E DMN-40NE TCS WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 3...FROM DIK-30SW PWE-60WSW OKC-TCC-HBU-MLS-DIK REF WW 262. WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
Active Turbulence Warnings (AIRSIGMETs) Loading...
Lightning Activity (Last Hour) Severe Activity

1000

Total Strikes

5 min ago

Latest Strike

Active

Ongoing Activity

1 hour

Time Window
Lightning strikes near your route indicate convective activity (thunderstorms). Active storms detected within the last 15 minutes. Areas with lightning typically have severe turbulence, icing, hail, and strong winds. Avoid these areas by at least 20 nautical miles.
Pilot Reports (PIREPs) - 8 Reports
What are PIREPs? Pilot Reports (PIREPs) are real-time observations from pilots flying the route. They provide the most accurate turbulence information available.
Time (UTC) Intensity Altitude Aircraft Report
Airport Forecasts (TAF) - Next 24-30 Hours
Departure: KATL
Valid: Jun 01 18:00 - Jun 03 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 320° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 2500 ft
TEMPO 21:00 - 01:00 UTC
Wind: 330° at 12 kt gusting to 25 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN 1500 ft (CB)
FM 02:00 - 10:00 UTC
Wind: 300° at 5 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 5000 ft, BKN 25000 ft
FM 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Wind: 350° at 4 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 2500 ft, SCT 7000 ft, BKN 20000 ft
FM 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 50° at 5 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 7000 ft
FM 18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 70° at 10 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: BKN 5000 ft
PROB PROB 30% 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
Visibility: 4 SM
Weather: -TSRA BR
Clouds: BKN 2500 ft (CB)
Raw TAF: 
TAF KATL 011758Z 0118/0224 32007KT P6SM SCT025 TEMPO 0121/0201 33012G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN015CB FM020200 30005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM021000 35004KT P6SM FEW025 SCT070 BKN200 FM021400 05005KT P6SM SCT070 FM021800 07010KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 0219/0223 VRB10G20KT 4SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB
Arrival: KDFW
Forecast Valid: Jun 01 18:00 - Jun 03 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 16:00 UTC
Wind: 160° at 9 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 4000 ft BKN at 25000 ft
FM 16:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 70° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 3500 ft BKN at 6000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KDFW 011740Z 0118/0224 16009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM021600 07006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
About TAF: Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF) provide detailed 24-30 hour weather forecasts for airports, including wind, visibility, cloud ceiling, and weather phenomena. Updated every 6 hours by NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
Current Airport Weather (METAR)
Departure: KATL
Temperature: 28°C (82°F) | Dewpoint: 19°C
Wind: 340° at 10 kt
Sky: SCT2600 SCT20000 BKN25000 (Base: 2600 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1016.30 inHg (1015 mb)
Observed: Jun 01 18:52 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KATL 011852Z 34010KT 10SM SCT026 SCT200 BKN250 28/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02780194
Arrival: KDFW
Temperature: 33°C (91°F) | Dewpoint: 21°C
Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Sky: FEW4500 SCT25000 (Base: 4500 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1014.00 inHg (1013 mb)
Observed: Jun 01 19:53 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KDFW 011953Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW045 SCT250 33/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03330206 $
About METAR: Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METAR) provide current weather observations from airports, including temperature, wind, visibility, clouds, and atmospheric pressure. Updated hourly by NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Flight Categories: VFR (Good), MVFR (Marginal), IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), LIFR (Low Instrument Flight Rules).
Route Segment Analysis

The route has been divided into segments of approximately 500km each for detailed analysis.

Route Map With GTG Forecast Overlay
Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Unlike generic turbulence forecasts, we've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability (0.0-1.0 scale) instead of vague categories. Our approach processes raw ECMWF atmospheric data through custom calculations to detect Clear-Air Turbulence (CAT), wind shear zones, and frontal boundaries that cause bumpy rides.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.

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