Your Flight
We analysed more than 700 data points along your route from Nashville International, Nashville to Tuscaloosa National Airport, Tuscaloosa.
BNA
Nashville International
✈
TCL
Tuscaloosa National Airport
Route Information
Departure
BNA (BNA)
Distance
335.0 km (180.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
TCL (TCL)
Estimated Flight Time
59 minutes (0h 59m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 24,000 ft (Flight Level 240)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying BNA → TCL
7 pilot reports along this route
1 / 7
Reporting smooth
3 / 7
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ATL UA /OV ATL 320049/TM 1450/FL190/TP A320/TA -16/IC LGT RIME 160
11m ago
Moderate
IND UA /OV LVT270050/TM 1449/FL330/TP B737/TB MOD
12m ago
Light
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 1448/FL340/TP A320/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
13m ago
Light
RMG UA /OV RMG300003/TM 1448/FL160/TP A320/TA M13/TB OCNL-CONS LGT CHOP/IC LGT RIME 160/RM ZTLFD-05
13m ago
Light
BWG UA /OV BWG315020/TM 1447/FL250/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
14m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
700 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
42 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.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 64 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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 59 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:44
Moderate
Landing
Light
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
BNA
Nashville International — Departure
Wind
15 kt G24 (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
TCL
Tuscaloosa National Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
14 kt G20 (310°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°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.
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.