Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,000 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.
Delta Air Lines
ATL
MSP
DL1280
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
ATL
→
MSP
83
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 45m
Duration
788 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 → MSP
15 pilot reports along this route
10 / 15
Reporting smooth
2 / 15
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
RSV UA /OV BIB060022 /TM 1216 /FL300 /TP B738 /TA M40 /WV 21093KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
4m ago
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA 10W/TM 1215/FL023/TP E170/SK BKN023-TOP060/TB NEG/IC NEG
5m ago
Smooth
CHA UA /OV CHA270010/TM 1215/FL023/TP E170/SK BKN023-TOP060/TB NEG/IC NEG
5m ago
Smooth
EVV UA /OV PXV/TM 1213/FL090/TP BE20/TB NEG/RM DURC
7m ago
Smooth
CPS UUA /OV CPS/TM 1213/FLDURGD/TP CL30/RM LLWS +/-10KT 022-SFC
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
3,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 20 minutes 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.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 61 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.
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Flight Timeline 2h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:45
Light
0:45-1:10
Light
1:10-1:35
Moderate
1:35-2:00
Light
2:00-2:25
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
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
6 mi
Wind
17 kt G30 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G23 (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-14°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
Today
airbus a321-211
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.