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

148 minutes (2h 28m)

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
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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 9 knots.

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 Exercises
Live 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
1 zones (4%)
Smooth
24 zones (96%)
Forecast Valid: Jul 18, 06:00 UTC (Generated: Jul 18, 06:00 UTC)
Flight Timeline 2h 28min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:47
Smooth
0:47-1:14
Smooth
1:14-1:41
Smooth
1:41-2:08
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
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
4 kt
4 mph
Average Winds
9 kt
11 mph
Maximum Winds
15 kt
17 mph
Valid: Jul 18, 09:00 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 GOOD
Wind Assessment: Favorable tailwinds (0 kt avg) provide good conditions for this flight. Light crosswinds averaging 7 kt - minimal impact
Route Wind Breakdown
Tailwinds
7 zones (28%)
Headwinds
2 zones (8%)
Crosswinds
15 zones (60%)
Minimal headwinds/tailwinds - typical flight time expected
Flight Time Impact
0 kt
Avg Tailwind
0 min
Time Impact
Normal flight time
Wind Range:
• Max Tailwind: 11 kt
• Max Headwind: 8 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)
80%
Smooth (<15%)
20 zones
20%
Light (15-30%)
5 zones
0%
Moderate (30-50%)
0 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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Limited Data: No recent pilot reports found for this route. The forecast is based on weather patterns and may be less accurate.
Airport Forecasts (TAF) - Next 24-30 Hours
Departure: KATL
Valid: Jul 18 06:00 - Jul 19 12:00 UTC
06:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wind: 310° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 10000 ft, BKN 25000 ft
06:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wind: 310° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 10000 ft, BKN 25000 ft
FM 15:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 320° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 3500 ft, SCT 10000 ft
FM 15:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 320° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 3500 ft, SCT 10000 ft
PROB PROB 30% 20:00 - 01:00 UTC
Visibility: 4 SM
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN 3500 ft (CB)
PROB PROB 30% 20:00 - 01:00 UTC
Visibility: 4 SM
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN 3500 ft (CB)
FM 02:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wind: 320° at 5 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 6000 ft, SCT 10000 ft
FM 02:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wind: 320° at 5 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 6000 ft, SCT 10000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KATL 180520Z 1806/1912 31006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM181500 32007KT P6SM SCT035 SCT100 PROB30 1820/1901 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM190200 32005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
Arrival: KDFW
Forecast Valid: Jul 18 06:00 - Jul 19 12:00 UTC
06:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: FEW at 6000 ft
06:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: FEW at 6000 ft
FM 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 12 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 2500 ft
FM 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 12 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 2500 ft
FM 16:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 16 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 6000 ft
FM 16:00 - 02:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 16 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 6000 ft
FM 02:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: FEW at 25000 ft
FM 02:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wind: 180° at 7 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: FEW at 25000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KDFW 180520Z 1806/1912 18011KT P6SM FEW060 FM181300 18012KT P6SM SCT025 FM181600 18016KT P6SM SCT060 FM190200 18007KT P6SM FEW250
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: 24°C (75°F) | Dewpoint: 22°C
Wind: 0° at 0 kt
Sky: FEW12000 SCT15000 OVC20000 (Base: 12000 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1017.40 inHg (1016 mb)
Observed: Jul 18 07:52 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KATL 180752Z COR 00000KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 OVC200 24/22 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02390217 $
Arrival: KDFW
Temperature: 28°C (82°F) | Dewpoint: 21°C
Wind: 180° at 10 kt
Sky: SCT25000 (Base: 25000 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1017.70 inHg (1016 mb)
Observed: Jul 18 07:53 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KDFW 180753Z 18010KT 10SM SCT250 28/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02780206 $
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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