Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta.
Delta Air Lines
DTW
ATL
DL9961
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
DTW
→
ATL
88
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
2h 11m
Duration
517 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 DTW → ATL
15 pilot reports along this route
8 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
SDF UA /OV IIU/TM 2354/FL075/TP E75L/TA M19/IC LGT RIME
12m ago
Smooth
BKL UA /OV TABEY/TM 2353/FLDURD/TP LJ45/SK BKN040/IC NEG/RM LLWS +5 KT 024-SFC DURD RWY 24R BKL
13m ago
Smooth
ATL UA /OV 6A2/TM 2350/FL320/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 22
16m ago
Light
ATL UA /OV ATL09005/TM 2348/FL045/TP B712/SK BKN045/TB LIGHT CHOP GAIN 12KTS LOSS OF 5 KTS.
18m ago
Smooth
CLE UUA /OV CLE/TM 2345/FL001/TP B737/8/WV GAIN/LOSS 10 KNOTS SHORT FINAL RWY 24R
21m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 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 2h 11min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:43
Smooth
0:43-1:06
Light
1:06-1:29
Light
1:29-1:51
Light
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
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — Departure
Wind
15 kt G25 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G32 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°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
b739
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.