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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

KATL
1,470
Flights/Day
19:14
Local Time
New York
Timezone
1,026ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KATL
VFR
32°C
Mostly Cloudy • 3kt • 1014.30"
Observed: 21:52 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
12k 8k 4k 0
16:00
CLR
21:00
CLR
11:00
2k
18:00 PROB
0.7k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Atlanta is a summer thunderstorm hotspot with frequent afternoon convective turbulence. Morning flights offer smoother conditions, and severe turbulence is uncommon.

Is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport turbulent?

Atlanta is one of America's thunderstorm hotspots. The airport experiences frequent convective turbulence during summer months due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and urban heat island effects. Afternoon storms are common from May through September, often causing ground stops and flight delays.

  • Thunderstorm weather occurs approximately 75 days per year
  • Summer storms follow a predictable cycle: muggy mornings, stormy evenings
  • Urban heat island effect increases baseline thunderstorm risk
When is the best time to fly from ATL?

Early morning departures (before 10 AM) offer the smoothest conditions, especially during summer. Afternoon flights between 3-7 PM have the highest chance of weather delays due to convective storm development. Late fall and early winter (October-November) are the calmest seasons overall.

What causes turbulence at Atlanta?

The primary cause is convective thunderstorms fueled by Gulf moisture and the urban heat island effect. The flat terrain means no mountain wave turbulence, but frontal systems in spring and fall can bring additional rough air. Summer heat creates thermal updrafts that cause bumpy low-altitude flights.

Is turbulence at Atlanta dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Atlanta?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Southwest Airlines
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Frontier (Luis The Axolotl Livery)
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Netjets Aviation
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Netjets
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Delta Air Lines
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Air Atlanta Icelandic
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Southwest Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
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Air France
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Delta Connection
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Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
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Delta Air Lines
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Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare B
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
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Qatar Airways
+1 codeshare SN
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Connection
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Frontier Airlines
+1 codeshare F
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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National Airlines
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Netjets
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Delta Air Lines
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Breeze Airways
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Delta Air Lines
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Netjets Aviation
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Southwest Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
PIT 20:40 Local -- Forecast
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Spirit Airlines
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Breeze Airways
+1 codeshare DL
TYS 20:40 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Frontier
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines
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Frontier Airlines
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Cargolux
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Connection
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Southwest Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
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Delta Connection
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Delta Air Lines
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Atlas Air
+1 codeshare DL
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Delta Air Lines
CPT 21:00 Local -- Forecast
F92291
Frontier
+1 codeshare WN
MDW 21:00 Local -- Forecast
1I621
Netjets Aviation
JZI 21:00 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier
+1 codeshare DL
LGA 21:00 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
+2 codeshares F DL
BWI 21:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
SMF 21:02 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
OAJ 21:04 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
GSO 21:05 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
LXJ337
Flexjet
NEW 21:06 Local -- Forecast
NK3069
Spirit Airlines
+3 codeshares F UA F9
IAH 21:08 Local -- Forecast
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Local
ATL STL
WN WN2291
19:15
Local
ATL FLL
F9 F93014 +2
airbus a321-271nx
19:15
Local
ATL RSW
DL DL1736
19:15
Local
ATL BDL
DL DL2504
19:15
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ATL CLE
DL DL1390 +2
boeing 737-932(er)
19:15
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ATL SAT
DL DL2893
19:17
Local
ATL GSP
DL DL2319
19:17
Local
ATL CHO
9E +1
19:18
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ATL SJC
DL DL654 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
19:20
Local
ATL SDF
DL DL3093
boeing 737-932(er)
19:24
Local
ATL IAD
UA UA2634
19:25
Local
ATL JAX
DL DL2265
19:28
Local
ATL TYS
DL DL5203
19:30
Local
ATL CHA
DL DL5270
19:30
Local
ATL SLC
DL DL660
19:30
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ATL INT
OO OO6103
19:30
Local
ATL TMB
PWA927
19:30
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ATL CPH
SK SK930
19:30
Local
ATL BVY
1I341
19:30
Local
ATL TPA
DL DL1720
19:30
Local
ATL PIT
DL DL8947 +1
19:33
Local
ATL CHS
DL DL2493
19:35
Local
ATL SCL
DL DL297
boeing 767-332(er)
19:35
Local
ATL DOH
QR QR756
airbus a350-1041
19:37
Local
ATL EWR
UA UA3402
19:37
Local
ATL MIA
DL DL1588
19:39
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ATL FAR
DL DL3697
19:40
Local
ATL YYZ
DL DL2669
19:40
Local
ATL LAS
WN WN210
19:40
Local
ATL MSY
DL DL1450
19:43
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ATL GEG
DL DL687
19:43
Local
ATL SBN
DL DL4109
19:45
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ATL PDX
DL DL478
19:45
Local
ATL AMS
DL DL74
19:45
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ATL MAN
VS VS110
19:45
Local
ATL SFB
LXJ364
19:45
Local
ATL ILM
DL DL3070
19:45
Local
ATL AVL
DL DL2015
19:45
Local
ATL ABY
DL DL5129
19:46
Local
ATL GRR
DL DL2210
boeing 737-932(er)
19:50
Local
ATL MOB
DL DL524
19:50
Local
ATL DUB
DL DL176
19:50
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ATL FLL
DL DL1489 +1
19:52
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ATL ELP
DL DL1713
19:54
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ATL DAL
DL DL2630
19:54
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ATL RDU
DL DL1518
19:55
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ATL MSN
DL DL2144
19:55
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ATL BTR
DL DL3111
19:56
Local
ATL PHL
F92552
19:57
Local
ATL RNO
DL DL391
19:58
Local
ATL DCA
DL DL727
19:59
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ATL MCI
DL DL1130
19:59
Local
ATL MKE
DL DL2388
19:59
Local
ATL CVG
DL DL1858
19:59
Local
ATL LAX
DL DL319
19:59
Local
ATL CLE
DL DL2150
20:00
Local
ATL LGA
DL DL490
20:00
Local
ATL MCO
WN WN9001 +4
20:00
Local
ATL PDK
1I918 +2
20:00
Local
ATL SAN
DL DL8880
20:00
Local
ATL BDL
DL DL2765
20:00
Local
ATL MEM
DL DL2001
20:00
Local
ATL PBI
1I424 +1
20:00
Local
ATL DTW
DL DL8789 +1
20:04
Local
ATL BOI
DL DL704
20:05
Local
ATL LGG
CC CC5915 +1
20:05
Local
ATL STL
WN WN1395 +1
20:05
Local
ATL TYS
DL DL4860 +1
20:05
Local
ATL CDG
AF AF33
20:10
Local
ATL FAR
DL DL3689
embraer e175ll
20:10
Local
ATL VPS
DL DL1706 +1
boeing 717-23s
20:10
Local
ATL IAH
DL DL1284
20:10
Local
ATL CAE
DL DL3008
20:10
Local
ATL MEX
DL DL589
20:10
Local
ATL FLL
NK NK1493 +1
airbus a321-271nx
20:10
Local
ATL PHL
DL DL1174
20:10
Local
ATL ONT
DL DL779
20:10
Local
ATL GSO
DL DL2337 +1
boeing 737-832
20:10
Local
ATL CHA
DL DL4741 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:10
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ATL BRU
QR QR8148 +1
20:10
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ATL ABE
DL DL4971 +1
20:10
Local
ATL MDW
DL DL1076
20:10
Local
ATL OAJ
DL DL3632 +1
embraer e175ll
20:11
Local
ATL SJU
F99571 +1
20:16
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ATL COS
DL DL971
20:17
Local
ATL JAN
DL DL3084
20:23
Local
ATL RIC
DL DL1426 +1
20:25
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ATL ICT
DL DL2959
20:26
Local
ATL AGS
DL DL5351
20:30
Local
ATL EZE
DL DL279
boeing 767-432(er)
20:30
Local
ATL DOV
N8807
20:30
Local
ATL VLD
DL DL5443
20:30
Local
ATL BQK
DL DL4692
20:30
Local
ATL SAV
DL DL1974
boeing 737-9gp(er)
20:30
Local
ATL SRQ
1I708 +1
20:30
Local
ATL LIT
DL DL2701 +1
20:30
Local
ATL MSY
MX6404 +2
20:30
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ATL SDF
DL DL2842
20:30
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ATL MYR
1L559 +2
20:32
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ATL CSG
DL DL5429
20:32
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ATL PWM
DL DL1241
20:34
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ATL AEX
DL DL5168
20:35
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ATL PBI
DL DL1606
20:35
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ATL MCO
WN WN783 +2
20:35
Local
ATL DHN
DL DL4910
20:39
Local
ATL HSV
DL DL5063
20:40
Local
ATL PIT
DL DL2583
20:40
Local
ATL DTW
NK NK2069 +1
airbus a320-232
20:40
Local
ATL TYS
MX6430 +1
20:40
Local
ATL SFO
DL DL545
20:40
Local
ATL RSW
DL DL1083
20:40
Local
ATL DEN
F93599
20:41
Local
ATL ABQ
DL DL1531
20:42
Local
ATL CID
DL DL2626
20:43
Local
ATL CHS
DL DL1663
20:44
Local
ATL VPS
DL DL1596
boeing 737-932(er)
20:45
Local
ATL BOS
DL DL8801 +1
20:45
Local
ATL MIA
F92484 +2
20:45
Local
ATL IND
CV CV6376 +1
20:45
Local
ATL ORF
DL DL2984
20:45
Local
ATL CLT
DL DL2132
20:45
Local
ATL IST
TK TK6677
20:45
Local
ATL SGF
DL DL5001
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:45
Local
ATL LAS
DL DL955
20:45
Local
ATL MSP
SY SY8228 +1
20:49
Local
ATL ORD
DL DL1139
20:49
Local
ATL ELH
DL DL5039
20:50
Local
ATL PNS
DL DL3021
20:50
Local
ATL NCE
DL DL24
20:50
Local
ATL TUS
DL DL1251
20:50
Local
ATL DCA
WN WN4990 +1
20:53
Local
ATL LEX
DL DL3082
20:53
Local
ATL ABE
DL DL5035
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:54
Local
ATL SJC
DL DL933
20:55
Local
ATL RDU
DL DL1273
20:56
Local
ATL BNA
DL DL3002
20:58
Local
ATL LFT
DL DL5535
20:59
Local
ATL SAT
DL DL1222
20:59
Local
ATL STL
DL DL2833
21:00
Local
ATL MXP
5Y8922 +1
21:00
Local
ATL CPT
DL DL210
21:00
Local
ATL MDW
F92291 +1
21:00
Local
ATL JZI
1I621
21:00
Local
ATL LGA
F93288 +1
21:00
Local
ATL BWI
F94428 +2
21:02
Local
ATL SMF
DL DL682
21:04
Local
ATL OAJ
DL DL3918 +1
21:05
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ATL GSO
DL DL1617
boeing 737-932(er)
21:06
Local
ATL NEW
LXJ337
21:08
Local
ATL IAH
NK NK3069 +3
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