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

150 minutes (2h 30m)

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
8.6 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
44%
Smooth
56%
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 calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 14 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
56% of your flight
Peak Intensity
LIGHT
Normal flight conditions
Route Breakdown (25 zones)
Light
14 zones (56%)
Smooth
11 zones (44%)
Forecast Valid: Apr 17, 12:00 UTC (Generated: Apr 17, 12:00 UTC)
Flight Timeline 2h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:48
Smooth
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:43
Light
1:43-2:10
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.

Narrow-Body Aircraft (Medium)

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.

Safety First: All commercial aircraft, regardless of size, are engineered and certified to safely handle turbulence. The difference is primarily in passenger comfort - larger aircraft provide a smoother feeling ride, but all aircraft are equally safe.

Important: Aircraft information is based on historical flight data and may not reflect the current assignment. Airlines may change aircraft types based on operational needs. Always verify with your airline for the most current aircraft information.
Learn more about aircraft size and comfort
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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
52 kt
59 mph
Average Winds
64 kt
74 mph
Maximum Winds
69 kt
80 mph
Valid: Apr 17, 18:00 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 (63 kt avg) will moderately increase flight time. This is typical for this route.
Route Wind Breakdown
Headwinds
24 zones (96%)
Strong headwinds averaging 63 kt - longer flight time expected
Flight Time Impact
63 kt
Avg Headwind
+14 min
Time Impact
Slower than normal
Wind Range:
• Max Tailwind: 0 kt
• Max Headwind: 69 kt
• Max Crosswind: 19 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)
8%
Smooth (<15%)
2 zones
28%
Light (15-30%)
7 zones
64%
Moderate (30-50%)
16 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
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Pilot Reports (PIREPs) - 9 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: Apr 17 18:00 - Apr 19 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 300° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 5000 ft, FEW 25000 ft
FM 02:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wind: 240° at 4 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 25000 ft
FM 15:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 250° at 7 kt gusting to 15 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 5000 ft, SCT 25000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KATL 171734Z 1718/1824 30011KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250 FM180200 24004KT P6SM FEW250 FM181500 25007G15KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
Arrival: KDFW
Forecast Valid: Apr 17 18:00 - Apr 19 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 01:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 19 kt gusting to 30 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: BKN at 3500 ft
FM 01:00 - 09:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 18 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: BKN at 5000 ft
FM 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Wind: 10° at 21 kt gusting to 31 kt
Visibility: 6
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN at 1800 ft(CB)
FM 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
Wind: 10° at 20 kt gusting to 30 kt
Visibility: 6+
Weather: -RA VCTS
Clouds: BKN at 2500 ft(CB)
FM 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 10° at 21 kt gusting to 31 kt
Visibility: 6+
Weather: VCSH
Clouds: OVC at 4000 ft
FM 18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 360° at 20 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: OVC at 10000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KDFW 171730Z 1718/1824 18019G30KT P6SM BKN035 FM180100 18018KT P6SM BKN050 FM180900 01021G31KT 6SM -TSRA BKN018CB FM181100 01020G30KT P6SM -RA VCTS BKN025CB FM181400 01021G31KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 FM181800 36020KT P6SM OVC100
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: 30°C (86°F) | Dewpoint: 11°C
Wind: 300° at 9 kt gusting to 17 kt
Sky: FEW7500 (Base: 7500 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1018.40 inHg (1017 mb)
Observed: Apr 17 17:52 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KATL 171752Z 30009G17KT 260V340 10SM FEW075 30/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP171 T03000106 10311 20183 58012 $
Arrival: KDFW
Temperature: 27°C (80°F) | Dewpoint: 18°C
Wind: 180° at 20 kt gusting to 31 kt
Sky: SCT3600 BKN5000 BKN25000 (Base: 3600 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1010.90 inHg (1010 mb)
Observed: Apr 17 17:53 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KDFW 171753Z 18020G31KT 10SM SCT036 BKN050 BKN250 27/18 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 16031/1744 SLP100 T02670178 10267 20206 58006
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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