ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Distance
16 nm
Altitude
-
Est. Duration
0h 24m
Route Information
Departure

ATL (ATL)

Distance

29.4 km (15.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

PDK (PDK)

Estimated Flight Time

24 minutes (0h 24m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: too short to reach cruise

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Too short for a turbulence forecast

Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.

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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → PDK
2 pilot reports along this route
2 / 2
Reporting smooth
0 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LZU UA /OV 25001/TM 2114/FL016/TP C172/SK BKN005
37m ago
Smooth
RYY UA /OV 2 MILE FINAL/TM 2110/FL019/TP SR22/SK OVC010/WX 1/2
41m ago
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100 data points analyzed
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Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Some Bumps Ahead

There are a couple of short sections with bumps, but nothing out of the ordinary. Turbulence can feel uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Aircraft are designed to handle it easily. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 41 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 24 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
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
3 mi
Wind
4 kt (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
3 kt (180°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.