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.
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
152 minutes (2h 32m)
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
9.9
/10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
96%
Smooth
4%
Light
AI-Powered Flight Briefing
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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 42 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 ExercisesLive data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Most Common
SMOOTH
96% of your flight
Peak Intensity
LIGHT
Excellent conditions
Route Breakdown (25 zones)
Light
Smooth
Forecast Valid: Mar 03, 06:00 UTC
(Generated: Mar 03, 06:00 UTC)
Flight Timeline 2h 32min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:48
Smooth
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Smooth
1:44-2:12
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
<0.2
Light
0.2-0.5
0.2-0.5
Moderate
0.5-0.75
0.5-0.75
Severe
>0.75
>0.75
EDR Scale (ICAO)
Smooth
<0.1
<0.1
Light
0.1-0.4
0.1-0.4
Moderate
0.4-0.7
0.4-0.7
Severe
>0.7
>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.
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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
33 kt
38 mph
Average Winds
42 kt
48 mph
Maximum Winds
48 kt
56 mph
Valid: Mar 03, 12:00 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 (40 kt avg) will moderately increase flight time. This is typical for this route.
Route Wind Breakdown
Headwinds
Moderate headwinds averaging 40 kt - slightly longer than normal
Flight Time Impact
40 kt
Avg Headwind
+8 min
Time Impact
Slower than normal
Wind Range:
• Max Tailwind: 0 kt
• Max Headwind: 45 kt
• Max Crosswind: 18 kt
• Max Tailwind: 0 kt
• Max Headwind: 45 kt
• Max Crosswind: 18 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.
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)
40%
Smooth (<15%)
10 zones
44%
Light (15-30%)
11 zones
16%
Moderate (30-50%)
4 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
Light or no turbulence
Medium (30-50%)
Moderate turbulence likely
Moderate turbulence likely
High (50-70%)
Moderate-severe expected
Moderate-severe expected
Extreme (70-100%)
Severe turbulence
Severe turbulence
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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:
Mar 03 12:00 -
Mar 04 18:00 UTC
12:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wind: 90° at 10 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds:
BKN 1200 ft, OVC 2500 ft
FM
15:00 - 22:00 UTC
Wind: 100° at 10 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds:
OVC 2500 ft
FM
22:00 - 03:00 UTC
Wind: 120° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds:
SCT 3000 ft
FM
03:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wind: 90° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds:
SCT 10000 ft
TEMPO
10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Clouds:
OVC 700 ft
FM
15:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 140° at 5 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds:
SCT 25000 ft
Raw TAF:
TAF KATL 031134Z 0312/0418 09010KT P6SM BKN012 OVC025 FM031500 10010KT P6SM OVC025 FM032200 12007KT P6SM SCT030 FM040300 09006KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 0410/0414 OVC007 FM041500 14005KT P6SM SCT250
Arrival: KDFW
Forecast Valid:
Mar 03 12:00 -
Mar 04 18:00 UTC
12:00 - 17:00 UTC
Wind: 170° at 14 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds:
BKN
at 1500 ft
FM
17:00 - 01:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 15 kt
gusting to 25 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds:
SCT
at 2500 ft
SCT
at 25000 ft
FM
01:00 - 08:00 UTC
Wind: 170° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds:
SCT
at 25000 ft
FM
08:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 13 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds:
BKN
at 1500 ft
Raw TAF:
TAF KDFW 031124Z 0312/0418 17014KT P6SM BKN015 FM031700 18015G25KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM040100 17011KT P6SM SCT250 FM040800 18013KT P6SM BKN015
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:
10°C (50°F)
| Dewpoint: 6°C
Wind:
80° at 10 kt
Sky: OVC1300
(Base: 1300 ft)
Flight Category:
MVFR
Altimeter:
1028.20 inHg
(1028 mb)
Observed:
Mar 03 11:52 UTC
Raw METAR:
METAR KATL 031152Z 08010KT 10SM OVC013 10/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP279 T01000056 10111 20100 53016 $
Arrival: KDFW
Temperature:
19°C (66°F)
| Dewpoint: 16°C
Wind:
180° at 14 kt
Sky: OVC2300
(Base: 2300 ft)
Flight Category:
MVFR
Altimeter:
1013.60 inHg
(1013 mb)
Observed:
Mar 03 11:53 UTC
Raw METAR:
METAR KDFW 031153Z 18014KT 10SM OVC023 19/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01940156 10222 20183 53001
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:
- ECMWF Open Data - Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels, FL100-FL450).
We process this raw data through our ZTI algorithm:
- Richardson Number: Atmospheric stability analysis for CAT detection
- Wind Shear Index: Horizontal wind vector change magnitude
- Temperature Gradient Index: Frontal boundary detection
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Real-time Pilot Reports (PIREPs) for validation
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - SIGMETs/AIRMETs weather advisories
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Terminal Area Forecasts (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.
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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