Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Dallas Love Field, Dallas.
Southwest Airlines
ATL
DAL
WN2996
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
ATL
→
DAL
63
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 25m
Duration
624 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → DAL
13 pilot reports along this route
6 / 13
Reporting smooth
1 / 13
Light turbulence
6
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
MEM UA /OV DURC/TM 0016/FL050/TP B777/SK OVC/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURC
6m ago
Smooth
DFW UA /OV DFW/TM 0014/FLDURD/TP A319/WV GAIN OF 20KTS AT 002FT/RM DFWT
8m ago
Light
GDJ UA /OV GDJ/TM 0002/FL150/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP 150/RM ZFW62
20m ago
Smooth
MGM UA /OV MGM/TM 0000/FL410/TP LJ40/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 08
22m ago
Moderate
MLU UA /OV MLU/TM 2344/FL370/TP A320/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZFW28
38m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 100 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 17 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.
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Flight Timeline 1h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:15-0:43
Light
0:43-1:10
Moderate
Landing
Severe
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Wind
11 kt G21 (160°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
DAL
Dallas Love Field — Arrival
Wind
30 kt G40 (340°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Tomorrow — conditions may change
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, 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.