Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
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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.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 191
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F94211
Frontier Airlines |
AUS | 15:04 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2665
Delta Air Lines |
YUL | 15:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F93006
Frontier Airlines |
GRR | 15:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1548
Southwest Airlines |
PHX | 15:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1758
Southwest Airlines |
SAT | 15:10 Local | boeing 737-8h4 | Forecast |
NK580
Spirit Airlines |
FLL | 15:12 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
F91080
Frontier Airlines |
BWI | 15:14 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2599
Delta Air Lines |
MSN | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2086
Delta Air Lines |
DSM | 15:15 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
DL823
Delta Air Lines |
SFO | 15:15 Local | boeing 737-932(er) | Forecast |
DL1148
Delta Air Lines |
TYS | 15:15 Local | boeing 737-832 | Forecast |
DL2128
Delta Air Lines |
ICT | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3031
Delta Air Lines |
CLT | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL526
Delta Air Lines |
SLC | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5246
Delta Air Lines |
ABE | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1379
Delta Air Lines |
RSW | 15:15 Local | boeing 757-26d | Forecast |
XP250
Avelo Airlines |
LAL | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4714
Delta Connection |
GNV | 15:15 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL2595
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 15:15 Local | boeing 757-232 | Forecast |
DL2329
Delta Air Lines |
ORF | 15:15 Local | boeing 737-9gp(er) | Forecast |
DL2047
Delta Air Lines |
ROC | 15:16 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1485
Delta Air Lines |
STL | 15:16 Local | boeing 737-9gp(er) | Forecast |
DL5128
Delta Air Lines |
XNA | 15:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
NK2408
Spirit Airlines |
EWR | 15:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5338
Delta Air Lines |
AVL | 15:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2381
Delta Air Lines |
HOU | 15:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
F93293
Frontier (Orville The Red Cardinal Livery) |
DEN | 15:19 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
DL1545
Delta Air Lines |
TLH | 15:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1085
Delta Air Lines |
BTR | 15:20 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
DL5423
Delta Connection |
CHO | 15:20 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL3191
Delta Air Lines |
GSO | 15:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5314
Delta Air Lines |
AEX | 15:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1325
Delta Air Lines |
TUL | 15:21 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
DL3094
Delta Air Lines |
ECP | 15:22 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1126
Delta Air Lines |
SDF | 15:22 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2690
Delta Air Lines |
SYR | 15:24 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL759
Delta Air Lines |
TPA | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2711
Aeromexico |
QRO | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F93454
Frontier Airlines |
LGA | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL70
Delta Air Lines |
AMS | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2340
Delta Air Lines |
EWR | 15:26 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1458
Delta Air Lines |
PBI | 15:26 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL416
Delta Air Lines |
ANC | 15:27 Local | boeing 767-332(er) | Forecast |
WN792
Southwest Airlines |
PIT | 15:30 Local | boeing 737-8h4 | Forecast |
DL5354
Delta Connection |
ILM | 15:30 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL3095
Delta Air Lines |
GSP | 15:32 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2168
Delta Air Lines |
EYW | 15:32 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2738
Delta Air Lines |
ORD | 15:33 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL981
Delta Air Lines |
BOG | 15:33 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1728
Delta Air Lines |
MDW | 15:34 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5293
Delta Connection |
FWA | 15:35 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL82
Delta Air Lines |
CDG | 15:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2600
Delta Air Lines |
RDU | 15:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1214
Delta Air Lines |
RIC | 15:41 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3163
Delta Air Lines |
BHM | 15:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3146
Delta Air Lines |
MSY | 15:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2857
Delta Air Lines |
MDT | 15:43 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1219
Delta Air Lines |
LAX | 15:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA516
United Airlines |
ORD | 15:45 Local | airbus a319-131 | Forecast |
DL3014
Delta Air Lines |
SAV | 15:45 Local | boeing 717-231 | Forecast |
AM979
Aeromexico |
MTY | 15:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
F91403
Frontier Airlines |
IAH | 15:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4704
Delta Connection |
MOB | 15:45 Local | mitsubishi crj-701er | Forecast |
NK1882
Spirit Airlines |
SJU | 15:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3109
Delta Air Lines |
SRQ | 15:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL519
Delta Air Lines |
DEN | 15:47 Local | airbus a321-211 | Forecast |
AA4611
American Airlines |
LGA | 15:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1629
Delta Air Lines |
TRI | 15:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4700
Delta Connection |
JAN | 15:48 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
DL1825
Delta Air Lines |
VPS | 15:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1008
Delta Air Lines |
CVG | 15:49 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2659
Delta Air Lines |
PVD | 15:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4993
Delta Air Lines |
VLD | 15:52 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F92272
Frontier Airlines |
MIA | 15:52 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F92684
Frontier Airlines |
CLE | 15:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2862
Delta Air Lines |
OKC | 15:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1012
Delta Air Lines |
SGF | 15:55 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
LH445
Lufthansa |
FRA | 15:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5266
Delta Air Lines |
CHO | 15:56 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA521
United Airlines |
IAH | 15:57 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
DL2981
Delta Air Lines |
MSP | 15:58 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3032
Delta Air Lines |
CAE | 15:58 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3884
Delta Connection |
SHV | 15:59 Local | embraer e175ll | Forecast |
DL3189
Delta Air Lines |
CHS | 15:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2398
Delta Air Lines |
JFK | 15:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5D2709
Aeromexico Connect |
BJX | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL214
Delta Air Lines |
FCO | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I162
Netjets Aviation |
PIE | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9959
Delta Air Lines |
SAL | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1852
Delta Air Lines |
TPA | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F99517
Frontier Airlines |
SJU | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5D2711
Aeromexico Connect |
QRO | 16:00 Local | embraer e190lr | Forecast |
DL2812
Delta Air Lines |
GSO | 16:01 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5013
Delta Air Lines |
HPN | 16:02 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1465
Delta Air Lines |
SAT | 16:04 Local | -- | Forecast |
KG3804
Denver Air Connection |
GLH | 16:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F92218
Frontier Airlines |
RSW | 16:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
TK132
Turkish Airlines |
IST | 16:10 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
DL151
Delta Air Lines |
LIM | 16:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1347
Delta Air Lines |
LIT | 16:13 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1834
Delta Air Lines |
TYS | 16:14 Local | -- | Forecast |
WS1591
Westjet |
YYC | 16:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4966
Delta Air Lines |
MGM | 16:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F93873
Frontier Airlines |
OKC | 16:16 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3101
Delta Air Lines |
AVL | 16:16 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2174
Delta Air Lines |
CHS | 16:16 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1246
Delta Air Lines |
LIT | 16:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F91550
Frontier Airlines |
JAX | 16:17 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F91449
Frontier Airlines |
DEN | 16:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
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8C3354
Ati |
BWI | 16:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5D979
Aeromexico Connect |
MTY | 16:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1329
Delta Air Lines |
PHL | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F91949
Frontier (Hugh The Manatee Livery) |
SFO | 16:25 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
DL633
Delta Air Lines |
UIO | 16:25 Local | boeing 767-332(er) | Forecast |
DL3969
Delta Air Lines |
MOB | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5185
Delta Air Lines |
MLU | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2364
Delta Air Lines |
OMA | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL714
Delta Air Lines |
SEA | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5319
Delta Connection |
ABY | 16:25 Local | mitsubishi crj-701er | Forecast |
DL481
Delta Air Lines |
SEA | 16:28 Local | boeing 737-9gp(er) | Forecast |
DL3088
Delta Air Lines |
DAY | 16:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3043
Delta Air Lines |
MLB | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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N8864
National Airlines |
LCK | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1131
Delta Air Lines |
IAH | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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B6120
Jetblue Airways |
JFK | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
XE8134
Jsx Air |
TLH | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2211
Delta Air Lines |
PNS | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
AF31
Air France |
CDG | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
XP9921
Avelo Airlines |
USA | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL997
Delta Air Lines |
LGA | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1470
Delta Air Lines |
MCI | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F99805
Frontier Airlines |
FLL | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2814
Southwest Airlines |
CMH | 16:30 Local | boeing 737-7h4 | Forecast |
AS783
Alaska Airlines |
PDX | 16:33 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA5049
American Airlines |
CLT | 16:33 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3026
Delta Air Lines |
HSV | 16:33 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
DL1700
Delta Air Lines |
MEM | 16:34 Local | -- | Forecast |
AM2693
Aeromexico |
SLP | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2484
Delta Air Lines |
BHM | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL518
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
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5Y8840
Atlas Air |
ZRH | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2152
Delta Air Lines |
MKE | 16:35 Local | airbus a320-212 | Forecast |
LH9917
Lufthansa |
FRA | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2780
Delta Air Lines |
DAL | 16:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA3405
United Express |
EWR | 16:36 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA1810
American Airlines |
DFW | 16:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2050
Delta Air Lines |
BUF | 16:37 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2902
Delta Air Lines |
IAD | 16:37 Local | -- | Forecast |
F92898
Frontier Airlines |
DTW | 16:39 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3638
Delta Connection |
OAJ | 16:40 Local | embraer e175ll | Forecast |
WN1504
Southwest Airlines |
MSY | 16:40 Local | boeing 737-7h4 | Forecast |
DL4970
Delta Air Lines |
LFT | 16:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3112
Delta Air Lines |
SAV | 16:41 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL959
Delta Air Lines |
PBI | 16:41 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3143
Delta Air Lines |
LEX | 16:41 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
DL2067
Delta Air Lines |
DTW | 16:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3126
Delta Air Lines |
IND | 16:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F94473
Frontier Airlines |
STL | 16:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
F94210
Frontier Airlines |
CLE | 16:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F93724
Frontier Airlines |
PBI | 16:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1425
Delta Air Lines |
TPA | 16:45 Local | airbus a320-212 | Forecast |
DL2627
Delta Air Lines |
JAX | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3331
Southwest Airlines |
BWI | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3050
Delta Air Lines |
GSO | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3063
Delta Air Lines |
GPT | 16:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1346
Delta Air Lines |
ORF | 16:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5537
Delta Air Lines |
AGS | 16:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4673
Delta Connection |
FAY | 16:48 Local | mitsubishi crj-900lr | Forecast |
AA1796
American Airlines |
MIA | 16:49 Local | -- | Forecast |
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PWA497
Priester Aviation |
PWK | 16:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1348
Delta Air Lines |
RIC | 16:50 Local | boeing 737-9gp(er) | Forecast |
DL3056
Delta Air Lines |
DAB | 16:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
KL624
Klm |
AMS | 16:50 Local | boeing 787-10 dreamliner | Forecast |
DL5115
Delta Air Lines |
EVV | 16:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2891
Delta Air Lines |
ONT | 16:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL743
Delta Air Lines |
SMF | 16:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1093
Delta Air Lines |
MYR | 16:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL517
Delta Air Lines |
SFO | 16:56 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5374
Delta Air Lines |
CSG | 16:56 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS474
Alaska Airlines |
SAN | 16:56 Local | boeing 737-990(er) | Forecast |
DL1791
Delta Air Lines |
SJU | 16:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5105
Delta Air Lines |
CRW | 16:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9928
Delta Air Lines |
SGF | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F94771
Frontier (Hugh The Manatee Livery) |
CVG | 17:00 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
WN8630
Southwest Airlines |
GTR | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9936
Delta Air Lines |
SAL | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL186
Delta Air Lines |
RAK | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3122
Delta Air Lines |
PIT | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL1186
Delta Air Lines |
TUL | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9981
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 17:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL3007
Delta Air Lines |
GSP | 17:00 Local | boeing 717-2bd | Forecast |
F94211
DL2665
WN1548
WN1758
NK580
F91080
DL2599
DL2086
DL823
DL1148
DL2128
DL3031
DL526
DL5246
DL1379
XP250
DL4714
DL2595
DL2329
DL2047
DL1485
DL5128
NK2408
DL5338
DL2381
F93293
DL1545
DL1085
DL5423
DL3191
DL5314
DL1325
DL3094
DL1126
DL2690
DL759
AM2711
DL70
DL2340
DL1458
DL416
WN792
DL5354
DL3095
DL2168
DL2738
DL981
DL1728
DL5293
DL82
DL2600
DL1214
DL3163
DL3146
DL2857
DL1219
UA516
DL3014
AM979
F91403
DL4704
NK1882
DL3109
DL519
AA4611
DL1629
DL4700
DL1825
DL1008
DL2659
DL4993
DL2862
DL1012
LH445
DL5266
UA521
DL2981
DL3032
DL3884
DL3189
DL2398
DL214
DL9959
DL1852
DL2812
DL5013
DL1465
KG3804
TK132
DL151
DL1347
DL1834
WS1591
DL4966
DL3101
DL2174
DL1246
DL1329
DL633
DL3969
DL5185
DL2364
DL714
DL5319
DL481
DL3088
DL3043
DL1131
XE8134
DL2211
AF31
XP9921
DL997
DL1470
WN2814
AS783
AA5049
DL3026
DL1700
AM2693
DL2484
DL518
DL2152
LH9917
DL2780
UA3405
AA1810
DL2050
DL2902
F92898
DL3638
WN1504
DL4970
DL3112
DL959
DL3143
DL2067
DL3126
DL1425
DL2627
WN3331
DL3050
DL3063
DL1346
DL5537
DL4673
AA1796
DL1348
DL3056
KL624
DL5115
DL2891
DL743
DL1093
DL517
DL5374
AS474
DL1791
DL5105
DL9928
WN8630
DL9936
DL186
DL3122
DL1186
DL9981
DL3007