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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

KATL
1,455
Flights/Day
19:54
Local Time
New York
Timezone
1,026ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KATL
VFR
26°C
Mostly Cloudy • 7kt • 1014.30"
Observed: 22:52 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
12k 8k 4k 0
18:00
20k
22:00
25k
06:00
20k
10:00
CLR
14:00
5k
15:00 PROB
2.5k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Atlanta is a summer thunderstorm hotspot with frequent afternoon convective turbulence. Morning flights offer smoother conditions, and severe turbulence is uncommon.

Is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport turbulent?

Atlanta is one of America's thunderstorm hotspots. The airport experiences frequent convective turbulence during summer months due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and urban heat island effects. Afternoon storms are common from May through September, often causing ground stops and flight delays.

  • Thunderstorm weather occurs approximately 75 days per year
  • Summer storms follow a predictable cycle: muggy mornings, stormy evenings
  • Urban heat island effect increases baseline thunderstorm risk
When is the best time to fly from ATL?

Early morning departures (before 10 AM) offer the smoothest conditions, especially during summer. Afternoon flights between 3-7 PM have the highest chance of weather delays due to convective storm development. Late fall and early winter (October-November) are the calmest seasons overall.

What causes turbulence at Atlanta?

The primary cause is convective thunderstorms fueled by Gulf moisture and the urban heat island effect. The flat terrain means no mountain wave turbulence, but frontal systems in spring and fall can bring additional rough air. Summer heat creates thermal updrafts that cause bumpy low-altitude flights.

Is turbulence at Atlanta dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Atlanta?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 160
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WN2604
Southwest Airlines
PHX 19:55 Local -- Forecast
F91102
Frontier
PHL 19:56 Local -- Forecast
DL391
Delta Air Lines
RNO 19:57 Local -- Forecast
DL300
Delta Air Lines
BOS 19:59 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
MKE 19:59 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
GRR 19:59 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
CLE 19:59 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
LAX 19:59 Local -- Forecast
DL3093
Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
LGA 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
LAX 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
MEM 20:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
BDL 20:00 Local -- Forecast
DL8880
Delta Air Lines
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Southwest Airlines
+4 codeshares DL WN F F9
MCO 20:00 Local -- Forecast
1I424
Netjets
+1 codeshare DL
PBI 20:00 Local -- Forecast
DL8789
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
DTW 20:00 Local -- Forecast
DL704
Delta Air Lines
BOI 20:04 Local -- Forecast
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Air Atlanta Icelandic
+1 codeshare
LGG 20:05 Local -- Forecast
AF33
Air France
CDG 20:05 Local -- Forecast
DL4860
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
TYS 20:05 Local -- Forecast
DL2984
Delta Air Lines
ORF 20:09 Local -- Forecast
QR8148
Qatar Airways
+1 codeshare SN
BRU 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL3632
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
OAJ 20:10 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
NK1493
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare B
FLL 20:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL779
Delta Air Lines
ONT 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL2626
Delta Air Lines
CID 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL1284
Delta Air Lines
IAH 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL1174
Delta Air Lines
PHL 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL3008
Delta Air Lines
CAE 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL589
Delta Air Lines
MEX 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL1076
Delta Air Lines
MDW 20:10 Local -- Forecast
DL2337
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
GSO 20:10 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL4741
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
CHA 20:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
F99571
Frontier Airlines
+1 codeshare F
SJU 20:11 Local -- Forecast
WN1395
Southwest Airlines
STL 20:15 Local -- Forecast
DL971
Delta Air Lines
COS 20:16 Local -- Forecast
DL3084
Delta Air Lines
JAN 20:17 Local -- Forecast
DL1426
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
RIC 20:23 Local -- Forecast
DL5351
Delta Air Lines
AGS 20:26 Local -- Forecast
DL5168
Delta Air Lines
AEX 20:29 Local -- Forecast
DL2701
Delta Air Lines
LIT 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL1273
Delta Air Lines
RDU 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL5443
Delta Air Lines
VLD 20:30 Local -- Forecast
N8807
National Airlines
DOV 20:30 Local -- Forecast
MX6404
Breeze Airways
+2 codeshares MX OO
MSY 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL1974
Delta Air Lines
SAV 20:30 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL4692
Delta Air Lines
BQK 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL279
Delta Air Lines
EZE 20:30 Local boeing 767-432(er) Forecast
1L559
Netjets Aviation
+1 codeshare
MYR 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL2315
Delta Air Lines
JAX 20:30 Local -- Forecast
DL5429
Delta Air Lines
CSG 20:32 Local -- Forecast
DL1241
Delta Air Lines
PWM 20:32 Local -- Forecast
B6120
Jetblue
+1 codeshare DL
JFK 20:34 Local -- Forecast
WN783
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares WN DL
MCO 20:35 Local -- Forecast
DL4910
Delta Air Lines
DHN 20:35 Local -- Forecast
DL1482
Delta Air Lines
IND 20:35 Local -- Forecast
DL1606
Delta Air Lines
PBI 20:35 Local -- Forecast
DL5063
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
HSV 20:39 Local -- Forecast
DL1083
Delta Air Lines
RSW 20:40 Local -- Forecast
MX6430
Breeze Airways
+1 codeshare DL
TYS 20:40 Local -- Forecast
NK2069
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
DTW 20:40 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL545
Delta Air Lines
SFO 20:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2583
Delta Air Lines
PIT 20:40 Local -- Forecast
F93599
Frontier
DEN 20:40 Local -- Forecast
DL1531
Delta Air Lines
ABQ 20:41 Local -- Forecast
DL1663
Delta Air Lines
CHS 20:43 Local -- Forecast
DL1596
Delta Air Lines
VPS 20:44 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL2959
Delta Air Lines
ICT 20:44 Local -- Forecast
F92484
Frontier Airlines
+2 codeshares F DL
MIA 20:45 Local -- Forecast
SY8228
Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
MSP 20:45 Local -- Forecast
DL8801
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
BOS 20:45 Local -- Forecast
TK6677
Turkish Airlines
IST 20:45 Local -- Forecast
DL5001
Delta Connection
SGF 20:45 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL2132
Delta Air Lines
CLT 20:45 Local -- Forecast
DL790
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare WN
BNA 20:45 Local -- Forecast
DL5039
Delta Air Lines
ELH 20:49 Local -- Forecast
DL1139
Delta Air Lines
ORD 20:49 Local -- Forecast
DL1251
Delta Air Lines
TUS 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL24
Delta Air Lines
NCE 20:50 Local -- Forecast
DL3082
Delta Air Lines
LEX 20:53 Local -- Forecast
DL5035
Delta Connection
ABE 20:53 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL1617
Delta Air Lines
GSO 20:54 Local -- Forecast
DL933
Delta Air Lines
SJC 20:54 Local -- Forecast
DL5535
Delta Air Lines
LFT 20:58 Local -- Forecast
DL378
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare WN
DCA 20:58 Local -- Forecast
DL1222
Delta Air Lines
SAT 20:59 Local -- Forecast
DL2833
Delta Air Lines
STL 20:59 Local -- Forecast
F92291
Frontier
MDW 21:00 Local -- Forecast
F94428
Frontier Airlines
+2 codeshares F DL
BWI 21:00 Local -- Forecast
1I621
Netjets Aviation
JZI 21:00 Local -- Forecast
5Y8922
Atlas Air
+1 codeshare DL
MXP 21:00 Local -- Forecast
DL682
Delta Air Lines
SMF 21:02 Local -- Forecast
DL3918
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
OAJ 21:04 Local -- Forecast
NK3069
Spirit Airlines
+3 codeshares F UA F9
IAH 21:08 Local -- Forecast
F92779
Frontier (Fran The Sea Lion Livery)
+1 codeshare F
MDW 21:10 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
DL493
Delta Air Lines
DEN 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL2842
Delta Air Lines
SDF 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL1027
Delta Air Lines
BTV 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL210
Delta Air Lines
CPT 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL2028
Delta Air Lines
ECP 21:15 Local b712 Forecast
DL3023
Delta Air Lines
MCI 21:15 Local -- Forecast
F92300
Frontier Airlines
SJU 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL3811
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
SHV 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL5182
Delta Air Lines
EVV 21:15 Local -- Forecast
DL1733
Delta Air Lines
MCO 21:15 Local -- Forecast
XP9591
Avelo Airlines
LAL 21:15 Local -- Forecast
NK351
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
EWR 21:17 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL5195
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
CRW 21:17 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL2416
Delta Air Lines
YUL 21:17 Local -- Forecast
DL5502
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
TRI 21:18 Local -- Forecast
DL4710
Delta Air Lines
SGF 21:20 Local -- Forecast
DL5452
Delta Air Lines
MLU 21:20 Local -- Forecast
DL4950
Delta Air Lines
MLI 21:20 Local -- Forecast
DL2306
Delta Air Lines
DSM 21:20 Local -- Forecast
DL5074
Delta Air Lines
GTR 21:22 Local -- Forecast
DL3111
Delta Air Lines
BTR 21:25 Local -- Forecast
DL842
Delta Air Lines
PHX 21:29 Local -- Forecast
DL3178
Delta Air Lines
GPT 21:30 Local -- Forecast
5D9495
Aeromexico Connect
MEX 21:30 Local -- Forecast
YX9930
Republic Airways
+2 codeshares DL FX
MEM 21:30 Local -- Forecast
DL4620
Delta Air Lines
+3 codeshares SY OO DL
MSP 21:30 Local -- Forecast
DL2181
Delta Air Lines
TPA 21:30 Local -- Forecast
EY14
Etihad Airways
AUH 21:30 Local -- Forecast
DL3168
Delta Air Lines
SAV 21:31 Local -- Forecast
DL3079
Delta Air Lines
GNV 21:32 Local -- Forecast
DL2064
Delta Air Lines
PVD 21:33 Local -- Forecast
DL2945
Delta Air Lines
ATW 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL2368
Delta Air Lines
RDU 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL453
Delta Air Lines
SLC 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL3002
Delta Air Lines
BNA 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL1107
Delta Air Lines
FLL 21:35 Local -- Forecast
DL1569
Delta Air Lines
TLH 21:36 Local -- Forecast
DL2257
Delta Air Lines
BHM 21:39 Local -- Forecast
DL5410
Delta Air Lines
BMI 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL903
Delta Air Lines
SEA 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL3136
Delta Air Lines
GSP 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2584
Delta Air Lines
ALB 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2422
Delta Air Lines
YYZ 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2144
Delta Air Lines
MSN 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2123
Delta Air Lines
SYR 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL2948
Delta Air Lines
GRB 21:40 Local -- Forecast
DL1001
Delta Air Lines
JAX 21:45 Local -- Forecast
CC5916
Air Atlanta Icelandic
LGG 21:45 Local -- Forecast
AA5093
American Airlines
+4 codeshares OH WN AA DL
DCA 21:45 Local -- Forecast
DL376
Delta Air Lines
PNS 21:45 Local -- Forecast
CV6107
Cargolux
+2 codeshares DL FX
IND 21:45 Local -- Forecast
DL1459
Delta Air Lines
CMH 21:47 Local -- Forecast
DL2525
Delta Air Lines
CHS 21:47 Local -- Forecast
DL4117
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
FWA 21:49 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
DL5130
Delta Air Lines
XNA 21:49 Local -- Forecast
DL896
Delta Air Lines
SAN 21:50 Local -- Forecast
DL108
Delta Air Lines
MAD 21:50 Local -- Forecast
DL825
Delta Air Lines
LAS 21:50 Local -- Forecast
F92493
Frontier Airlines
DFW 21:50 Local -- Forecast
DL3827
Delta Connection
SHV 21:50 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
TK32
Turkish Airlines
IST 21:50 Local -- Forecast
DL84
Delta Air Lines
CDG 21:50 Local -- Forecast
DL2472
Delta Air Lines
ROC 21:51 Local -- Forecast
DL651
Delta Air Lines
DTW 21:52 Local -- Forecast
19:55
Local
ATL PHX
WN WN2604
19:56
Local
ATL PHL
F91102
19:57
Local
ATL RNO
DL DL391
19:59
Local
ATL BOS
DL DL300
airbus a321-211
19:59
Local
ATL MKE
DL DL2388
19:59
Local
ATL GRR
DL DL2210
19:59
Local
ATL CLE
DL DL2150
19:59
Local
ATL LAX
DL DL319
19:59
Local
ATL SDF
DL DL3093
20:00
Local
ATL LGA
DL DL490
20:00
Local
ATL LAX
DL DL331
20:00
Local
ATL MEM
DL DL2001
20:00
Local
ATL BDL
DL DL2765
20:00
Local
ATL SAN
DL DL8880
20:00
Local
ATL MCO
WN WN9001 +4
20:00
Local
ATL PBI
1I424 +1
20:00
Local
ATL DTW
DL DL8789 +1
20:04
Local
ATL BOI
DL DL704
20:05
Local
ATL LGG
CC CC5915 +1
20:05
Local
ATL CDG
AF AF33
20:05
Local
ATL TYS
DL DL4860 +1
20:09
Local
ATL ORF
DL DL2984
20:10
Local
ATL BRU
QR QR8148 +1
20:10
Local
ATL OAJ
DL DL3632 +1
embraer e175ll
20:10
Local
ATL FLL
NK NK1493 +1
airbus a321-271nx
20:10
Local
ATL ONT
DL DL779
20:10
Local
ATL CID
DL DL2626
20:10
Local
ATL IAH
DL DL1284
20:10
Local
ATL PHL
DL DL1174
20:10
Local
ATL CAE
DL DL3008
20:10
Local
ATL MEX
DL DL589
20:10
Local
ATL MDW
DL DL1076
20:10
Local
ATL GSO
DL DL2337 +1
boeing 737-832
20:10
Local
ATL CHA
DL DL4741 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:11
Local
ATL SJU
F99571 +1
20:15
Local
ATL STL
WN WN1395
20:16
Local
ATL COS
DL DL971
20:17
Local
ATL JAN
DL DL3084
20:23
Local
ATL RIC
DL DL1426 +1
20:26
Local
ATL AGS
DL DL5351
20:29
Local
ATL AEX
DL DL5168
20:30
Local
ATL LIT
DL DL2701
20:30
Local
ATL RDU
DL DL1273
20:30
Local
ATL VLD
DL DL5443
20:30
Local
ATL DOV
N8807
20:30
Local
ATL MSY
MX6404 +2
20:30
Local
ATL SAV
DL DL1974
boeing 737-9gp(er)
20:30
Local
ATL BQK
DL DL4692
20:30
Local
ATL EZE
DL DL279
boeing 767-432(er)
20:30
Local
ATL MYR
1L559 +1
20:30
Local
ATL JAX
DL DL2315
20:32
Local
ATL CSG
DL DL5429
20:32
Local
ATL PWM
DL DL1241
20:34
Local
ATL JFK
B6120 +1
20:35
Local
ATL MCO
WN WN783 +2
20:35
Local
ATL DHN
DL DL4910
20:35
Local
ATL IND
DL DL1482
20:35
Local
ATL PBI
DL DL1606
20:39
Local
ATL HSV
DL DL5063 +1
20:40
Local
ATL RSW
DL DL1083
20:40
Local
ATL TYS
MX6430 +1
20:40
Local
ATL DTW
NK NK2069 +1
airbus a320-232
20:40
Local
ATL SFO
DL DL545
20:40
Local
ATL PIT
DL DL2583
20:40
Local
ATL DEN
F93599
20:41
Local
ATL ABQ
DL DL1531
20:43
Local
ATL CHS
DL DL1663
20:44
Local
ATL VPS
DL DL1596
boeing 737-932(er)
20:44
Local
ATL ICT
DL DL2959
20:45
Local
ATL MIA
F92484 +2
20:45
Local
ATL MSP
SY SY8228 +1
20:45
Local
ATL BOS
DL DL8801 +1
20:45
Local
ATL IST
TK TK6677
20:45
Local
ATL SGF
DL DL5001
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:45
Local
ATL CLT
DL DL2132
20:45
Local
ATL BNA
DL DL790 +1
20:49
Local
ATL ELH
DL DL5039
20:49
Local
ATL ORD
DL DL1139
20:50
Local
ATL TUS
DL DL1251
20:50
Local
ATL NCE
DL DL24
20:53
Local
ATL LEX
DL DL3082
20:53
Local
ATL ABE
DL DL5035
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:54
Local
ATL GSO
DL DL1617
20:54
Local
ATL SJC
DL DL933
20:58
Local
ATL LFT
DL DL5535
20:58
Local
ATL DCA
DL DL378 +1
20:59
Local
ATL SAT
DL DL1222
20:59
Local
ATL STL
DL DL2833
21:00
Local
ATL MDW
F92291
21:00
Local
ATL BWI
F94428 +2
21:00
Local
ATL JZI
1I621
21:00
Local
ATL MXP
5Y8922 +1
21:02
Local
ATL SMF
DL DL682
21:04
Local
ATL OAJ
DL DL3918 +1
21:08
Local
ATL IAH
NK NK3069 +3
21:10
Local
ATL MDW
F9 F92779 +1
airbus a320-251n
21:15
Local
ATL DEN
DL DL493
21:15
Local
ATL SDF
DL DL2842
21:15
Local
ATL BTV
DL DL1027
21:15
Local
ATL CPT
DL DL210
21:15
Local
ATL ECP
DL DL2028
21:15
Local
ATL MCI
DL DL3023
21:15
Local
ATL SJU
F92300
21:15
Local
ATL SHV
DL DL3811 +1
21:15
Local
ATL EVV
DL DL5182
21:15
Local
ATL MCO
DL DL1733
21:15
Local
ATL LAL
XP XP9591
21:17
Local
ATL EWR
NK NK351 +1
airbus a321-271nx
21:17
Local
ATL CRW
DL DL5195 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
21:17
Local
ATL YUL
DL DL2416
21:18
Local
ATL TRI
DL DL5502 +1
21:20
Local
ATL SGF
DL DL4710
21:20
Local
ATL MLU
DL DL5452
21:20
Local
ATL MLI
DL DL4950
21:20
Local
ATL DSM
DL DL2306
21:22
Local
ATL GTR
DL DL5074
21:25
Local
ATL BTR
DL DL3111
21:29
Local
ATL PHX
DL DL842
21:30
Local
ATL GPT
DL DL3178
21:30
Local
ATL MEX
5D9495
21:30
Local
ATL MEM
YX9930 +2
21:30
Local
ATL MSP
DL DL4620 +3
21:30
Local
ATL TPA
DL DL2181
21:30
Local
ATL AUH
EY EY14
21:31
Local
ATL SAV
DL DL3168
21:32
Local
ATL GNV
DL DL3079
21:33
Local
ATL PVD
DL DL2064
21:35
Local
ATL ATW
DL DL2945
21:35
Local
ATL RDU
DL DL2368
21:35
Local
ATL SLC
DL DL453
21:35
Local
ATL BNA
DL DL3002
21:35
Local
ATL FLL
DL DL1107
21:36
Local
ATL TLH
DL DL1569
21:39
Local
ATL BHM
DL DL2257
21:40
Local
ATL BMI
DL DL5410
21:40
Local
ATL SEA
DL DL903
21:40
Local
ATL GSP
DL DL3136
21:40
Local
ATL ALB
DL DL2584
21:40
Local
ATL YYZ
DL DL2422
21:40
Local
ATL MSN
DL DL2144
21:40
Local
ATL SYR
DL DL2123
21:40
Local
ATL GRB
DL DL2948
21:45
Local
ATL JAX
DL DL1001
21:45
Local
ATL LGG
CC CC5916
21:45
Local
ATL DCA
AA AA5093 +4
21:45
Local
ATL PNS
DL DL376
21:45
Local
ATL IND
CV CV6107 +2
21:47
Local
ATL CMH
DL DL1459
21:47
Local
ATL CHS
DL DL2525
21:49
Local
ATL FWA
DL DL4117 +1
embraer e175ll
21:49
Local
ATL XNA
DL DL5130
21:50
Local
ATL SAN
DL DL896
21:50
Local
ATL MAD
DL DL108
21:50
Local
ATL LAS
DL DL825
21:50
Local
ATL DFW
F92493
21:50
Local
ATL SHV
DL DL3827
embraer e175ll
21:50
Local
ATL IST
TK TK32
21:50
Local
ATL CDG
DL DL84
21:51
Local
ATL ROC
DL DL2472
21:52
Local
ATL DTW
DL DL651
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