Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee.
Delta Air Lines
ATL
MKE
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Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL
→
MKE
70
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 3m
Duration
582 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY 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 → MKE
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
PDK UA /OV PDK030002/TM 1524/FLDURD/TP LJ40/SK OVC011
5m ago
Smooth
PWK UA /OV PWK/TM 1524/FL027/TP SF50/SK OVC027-TOPUNKN
5m ago
Smooth
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 1524/FL000/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +15KT 2MF RWY26L
5m ago
Smooth
HUF UA /OV HUF/TM 1522/FL016/TP C25M/SK 017 OVC 060/TA -13/IC RIME
7m ago
Light
TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 1522/FL260/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 260-280/RM SMOOTH FL290 AND ABV
7m ago
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2,000 data points analyzed
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Your Journey Beta
31 minutes and 1 hour into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
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 smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 101 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 12 minutes early.
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 03min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:32
Moderate
0:32-0:48
Moderate
Landing
Moderate
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
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
19 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
12 kt G26 (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-6°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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
Today
boeing 737-9gp(er)
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
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.
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.