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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

KATL
1,438
Flights/Day
07:30
Local Time
New York
Timezone
1,026ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
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VFR
13°C
Overcast • Calm • 1012.60"
Observed: 10:52 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
04:00
7k
08:00
2.5k
11:00
5k
14:00
CLR
22:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 08:00 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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 126
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
DL963
Delta Air Lines
CVG 07:35 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL1089
Delta Air Lines
RSW 07:35 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL2328
Delta Air Lines
JAX 07:35 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL1751
Delta Air Lines
AUA 07:40 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL3125
Delta Air Lines
IND 07:45 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL2420
Delta Air Lines
JFK 07:46 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1725
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
RDU 07:48 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL830
Delta Air Lines
SLC 07:50 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
WN322
Southwest Airlines
MDW 08:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL1797
Delta Air Lines
LIR 08:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
F94556
Frontier (Skye The Blue Jay Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
MCO 08:02 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
DL1509
Delta Air Lines
HOU 08:05 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL4701
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
ILM 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL4727
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
TYS 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL725
Delta Air Lines
SAN 08:05 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL346
Delta Air Lines
DEN 08:05 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2421
Delta Air Lines
MEM 08:05 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1687
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
MCI 08:05 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL5309
Delta Connection
CHA 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL5382
Delta Connection
AVL 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL3196
Delta Air Lines
SRQ 08:05 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL348
Delta Air Lines
PHX 08:05 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
DL3173
Delta Air Lines
GSO 08:05 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3128
Delta Air Lines
MSY 08:05 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
DL3787
Delta Connection
XNA 08:05 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
DL4139
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
MOB 08:05 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
DL4683
Delta Connection
LEX 08:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1374
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare 5X
SDF 08:05 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1380
Delta Air Lines
PIT 08:05 Local b738 Forecast
DL2976
Delta Air Lines
AUS 08:05 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
NK240
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
IAH 08:09 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL5092
Delta Connection
JAN 08:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1182
Delta Air Lines
TLH 08:10 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1311
Delta Air Lines
PBI 08:10 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL1801
Delta Air Lines
MBJ 08:10 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL1823
Delta Air Lines
STT 08:10 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL4886
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
HSV 08:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL2999
Delta Air Lines
MKE 08:10 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL3011
Delta Air Lines
SAV 08:10 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3033
Delta Air Lines
LIT 08:10 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1017
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
GNV 08:10 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3103
Delta Air Lines
PNS 08:15 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3051
Delta Air Lines
VPS 08:15 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL539
Delta Air Lines
PDX 08:15 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL1760
Delta Air Lines
PUJ 08:15 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL1324
Delta Air Lines
IAD 08:15 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL5025
Delta Connection
CAE 08:15 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL1676
Delta Air Lines
SAT 08:15 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL2805
Delta Air Lines
GCM 08:17 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL577
Delta Air Lines
MEX 08:18 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL1964
Delta Air Lines
CUN 08:19 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2166
Delta Air Lines
NAS 08:20 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2397
Delta Air Lines
EWR 08:20 Local b712 Forecast
DL1571
Delta Air Lines
STL 08:20 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL3047
Delta Air Lines
MYR 08:20 Local boeing 717-231 Forecast
DL3100
Delta Air Lines
BHM 08:20 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL441
Delta Air Lines
DAL 08:20 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
F94406
Frontier (Hops The Rabbit Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
MIA 08:20 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
DL5143
Delta Connection
AGS 08:20 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL2978
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare F9
CLE 08:22 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL3199
Delta Air Lines
GPT 08:23 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3069
Delta Air Lines
BNA 08:25 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
WS1601
Westjet
YVR 08:25 Local boeing 737-8ct Forecast
DL1336
Delta Air Lines
ORF 08:25 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL1757
Delta Air Lines
SJU 08:25 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL1227
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare F9
TPA 08:28 Local boeing 757-251 Forecast
DL1094
Delta Air Lines
FLL 08:28 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2951
Delta Air Lines
BDL 08:30 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
DL3089
Delta Air Lines
GSP 08:30 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3160
Delta Air Lines
CVG 08:30 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL1699
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
RDU 08:30 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL513
Delta Air Lines
LGA 08:30 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
DL1479
Delta Air Lines
CMH 08:30 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL3091
Delta Air Lines
CHS 08:32 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3048
Delta Air Lines
ECP 08:32 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL2960
Delta Air Lines
MSP 08:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL2326
Delta Air Lines
JAX 08:35 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL5513
Delta Connection
TRI 08:43 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1564
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares DL F9
JFK 08:43 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
WS1831
Westjet
YYC 08:45 Local boeing 737-7ct Forecast
DL1286
Delta Air Lines
JAN 08:45 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL317
Delta Air Lines
MCO 08:45 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
DL801
Delta Air Lines
BWI 08:50 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
F93210
Frontier (Abaco The Kirtland's Warbler Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
PHL 08:50 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
DL1322
Delta Air Lines
SLC 08:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL898
Delta Air Lines
LAX 08:55 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
DL5132
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
CRW 08:55 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5142
Delta Connection
FAY 08:55 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL1281
Delta Air Lines
EYW 08:55 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL777
Delta Air Lines
LAS 08:55 Local airbus a330-323 Forecast
F93072
Frontier (Sheldon The Sea Turtle Livery)
ORF 08:56 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL5304
Delta Connection
MGM 08:56 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
DL1004
Delta Air Lines
ABQ 08:56 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL2952
Delta Air Lines
IND 08:57 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL1063
Delta Air Lines
MDW 08:59 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3035
Delta Air Lines
DAB 09:00 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
F92067
Frontier (Ichabod The Whooping Crane Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
OMA 09:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL9948
Delta Air Lines
SAL 09:00 Local -- Forecast
DL2957
Delta Air Lines
YYZ 09:00 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
UA340
United Airlines
DEN 09:00 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
DL5129
Delta Connection
ROA 09:00 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
SY8200
Sun Country Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
GPT 09:00 Local -- Forecast
DL1585
Delta Air Lines
IAH 09:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
F93512
Frontier (Virginia The Wolf Livery)
+1 codeshare DL
BOS 09:00 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2754
Delta Air Lines
TUL 09:00 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL5011
Delta Connection
BTR 09:03 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL845
Delta Air Lines
EGE 09:03 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL1708
Delta Air Lines
HSV 09:05 Local boeing 717-231 Forecast
DL2597
Delta Air Lines
YUL 09:05 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL1147
Delta Air Lines
ORD 09:05 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL4048
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare DL
FWA 09:07 Local embraer e175ll Forecast
NK378
Spirit Airlines
FLL 09:07 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL2071
Delta Air Lines
MEM 09:09 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
DL904
Delta Air Lines
SMF 09:10 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL3118
Delta Air Lines
MLB 09:12 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL3108
Delta Air Lines
DAY 09:14 Local boeing 717-231 Forecast
F93045
Frontier (Luis The Axolotl Livery)
MSP 09:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1384
Delta Air Lines
BUF 09:20 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL1637
Delta Air Lines
ICT 09:21 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1298
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare F9
DTW 09:22 Local airbus a330-223 Forecast
DL2490
Delta Air Lines
OKC 09:22 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1658
Delta Air Lines
MCO 09:25 Local boeing 757-26d Forecast
DL2681
Delta Air Lines
MSN 09:27 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
DL1898
Delta Air Lines
LIR 09:29 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA1956
American Airlines
+1 codeshare 5X
DFW 09:30 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL1704
Delta Air Lines
DSM 09:30 Local boeing 717-2bd Forecast
07:35
Local
ATL CVG
DL DL963
boeing 737-832
07:35
Local
ATL RSW
DL DL1089
boeing 757-232
07:35
Local
ATL JAX
DL DL2328
boeing 757-232
07:40
Local
ATL AUA
DL DL1751
boeing 737-932(er)
07:45
Local
ATL IND
DL DL3125
boeing 737-9gp(er)
07:46
Local
ATL JFK
DL DL2420
airbus a321-271nx
07:48
Local
ATL RDU
DL DL1725 +1
boeing 737-9gp(er)
07:50
Local
ATL SLC
DL DL830
boeing 767-332(er)
08:00
Local
ATL MDW
WN WN322
boeing 737 max 8
08:00
Local
ATL LIR
DL DL1797
airbus a321-211
08:02
Local
ATL MCO
F9 F94556 +1
airbus a320-251n
08:05
Local
ATL HOU
DL DL1509
boeing 717-2bd
08:05
Local
ATL ILM
DL DL4701 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:05
Local
ATL TYS
DL DL4727 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:05
Local
ATL SAN
DL DL725
boeing 757-232
08:05
Local
ATL DEN
DL DL346
airbus a321-211
08:05
Local
ATL MEM
DL DL2421
boeing 717-2bd
08:05
Local
ATL MCI
DL DL1687 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
08:05
Local
ATL CHA
DL DL5309
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:05
Local
ATL AVL
DL DL5382
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:05
Local
ATL SRQ
DL DL3196
boeing 737-932(er)
08:05
Local
ATL PHX
DL DL348
boeing 767-332(er)
08:05
Local
ATL GSO
DL DL3173
boeing 717-2bd
08:05
Local
ATL MSY
DL DL3128
airbus a320-212
08:05
Local
ATL XNA
DL DL3787
embraer e175ll
08:05
Local
ATL MOB
DL DL4139 +1
embraer e175ll
08:05
Local
ATL LEX
DL DL4683
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:05
Local
ATL SDF
DL DL1374 +1
boeing 717-2bd
08:05
Local
ATL PIT
DL DL1380
08:05
Local
ATL AUS
DL DL2976
airbus a320-212
08:09
Local
ATL IAH
NK NK240 +1
airbus a320-232
08:10
Local
ATL JAN
DL DL5092
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:10
Local
ATL TLH
DL DL1182
boeing 717-2bd
08:10
Local
ATL PBI
DL DL1311
airbus a321-211
08:10
Local
ATL MBJ
DL DL1801
boeing 737-832
08:10
Local
ATL STT
DL DL1823
boeing 757-232
08:10
Local
ATL HSV
DL DL4886 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:10
Local
ATL MKE
DL DL2999
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:10
Local
ATL SAV
DL DL3011
boeing 717-2bd
08:10
Local
ATL LIT
DL DL3033
boeing 717-2bd
08:10
Local
ATL GNV
DL DL1017 +1
boeing 717-2bd
08:15
Local
ATL PNS
DL DL3103
boeing 717-2bd
08:15
Local
ATL VPS
DL DL3051
boeing 717-2bd
08:15
Local
ATL PDX
DL DL539
boeing 737-932(er)
08:15
Local
ATL PUJ
DL DL1760
airbus a321-211
08:15
Local
ATL IAD
DL DL1324
boeing 717-2bd
08:15
Local
ATL CAE
DL DL5025
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:15
Local
ATL SAT
DL DL1676
airbus a319-114
08:17
Local
ATL GCM
DL DL2805
boeing 737-932(er)
08:18
Local
ATL MEX
DL DL577
boeing 737-832
08:19
Local
ATL CUN
DL DL1964
airbus a321-211
08:20
Local
ATL NAS
DL DL2166
airbus a321-211
08:20
Local
ATL EWR
DL DL2397
08:20
Local
ATL STL
DL DL1571
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:20
Local
ATL MYR
DL DL3047
boeing 717-231
08:20
Local
ATL BHM
DL DL3100
boeing 717-2bd
08:20
Local
ATL DAL
DL DL441
boeing 717-2bd
08:20
Local
ATL MIA
F9 F94406 +1
airbus a320-271n
08:20
Local
ATL AGS
DL DL5143
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:22
Local
ATL CLE
DL DL2978 +1
boeing 737-832
08:23
Local
ATL GPT
DL DL3199
boeing 717-2bd
08:25
Local
ATL BNA
DL DL3069
boeing 717-2bd
08:25
Local
ATL YVR
WS WS1601
boeing 737-8ct
08:25
Local
ATL ORF
DL DL1336
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:25
Local
ATL SJU
DL DL1757
boeing 757-232
08:28
Local
ATL TPA
DL DL1227 +1
boeing 757-251
08:28
Local
ATL FLL
DL DL1094
airbus a321-211
08:30
Local
ATL BDL
DL DL2951
airbus a320-212
08:30
Local
ATL GSP
DL DL3089
boeing 717-2bd
08:30
Local
ATL CVG
DL DL3160
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:30
Local
ATL RDU
DL DL1699 +1
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:30
Local
ATL LGA
DL DL513
airbus a320-212
08:30
Local
ATL CMH
DL DL1479
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:32
Local
ATL CHS
DL DL3091
boeing 717-2bd
08:32
Local
ATL ECP
DL DL3048
boeing 717-2bd
08:35
Local
ATL MSP
DL DL2960
boeing 737-932(er)
08:35
Local
ATL JAX
DL DL2326
airbus a321-211
08:43
Local
ATL TRI
DL DL5513
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:43
Local
ATL JFK
DL DL1564 +2
boeing 737-932(er)
08:45
Local
ATL YYC
WS WS1831
boeing 737-7ct
08:45
Local
ATL JAN
DL DL1286
boeing 717-2bd
08:45
Local
ATL MCO
DL DL317
airbus a320-212
08:50
Local
ATL BWI
DL DL801
airbus a321-211
08:50
Local
ATL PHL
F9 F93210 +1
airbus a320-251n
08:55
Local
ATL SLC
DL DL1322
airbus a321-271nx
08:55
Local
ATL LAX
DL DL898
boeing 767-332(er)
08:55
Local
ATL CRW
DL DL5132 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:55
Local
ATL FAY
DL DL5142
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:55
Local
ATL EYW
DL DL1281
airbus a319-114
08:55
Local
ATL LAS
DL DL777
airbus a330-323
08:56
Local
ATL ORF
F9 F93072
airbus a321-271nx
08:56
Local
ATL MGM
DL DL5304
mitsubishi crj-701er
08:56
Local
ATL ABQ
DL DL1004
boeing 737-932(er)
08:57
Local
ATL IND
DL DL2952
boeing 737-9gp(er)
08:59
Local
ATL MDW
DL DL1063
boeing 717-2bd
09:00
Local
ATL DAB
DL DL3035
boeing 717-2bd
09:00
Local
ATL OMA
F9 F92067 +1
airbus a321-271nx
09:00
Local
ATL SAL
DL DL9948
09:00
Local
ATL YYZ
DL DL2957
airbus a320-212
09:00
Local
ATL DEN
UA UA340
airbus a319-132
09:00
Local
ATL ROA
DL DL5129
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:00
Local
ATL GPT
SY SY8200 +1
09:00
Local
ATL IAH
DL DL1585
airbus a321-211
09:00
Local
ATL BOS
F9 F93512 +1
airbus a321-211
09:00
Local
ATL TUL
DL DL2754
boeing 717-2bd
09:03
Local
ATL BTR
DL DL5011
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:03
Local
ATL EGE
DL DL845
boeing 757-232
09:05
Local
ATL HSV
DL DL1708
boeing 717-231
09:05
Local
ATL YUL
DL DL2597
airbus a319-114
09:05
Local
ATL ORD
DL DL1147
boeing 737-832
09:07
Local
ATL FWA
DL DL4048 +1
embraer e175ll
09:07
Local
ATL FLL
NK NK378
airbus a321-271nx
09:09
Local
ATL MEM
DL DL2071
boeing 737-9gp(er)
09:10
Local
ATL SMF
DL DL904
boeing 737-932(er)
09:12
Local
ATL MLB
DL DL3118
boeing 717-2bd
09:14
Local
ATL DAY
DL DL3108
boeing 717-231
09:20
Local
ATL MSP
F9 F93045
airbus a321-271nx
09:20
Local
ATL BUF
DL DL1384
airbus a319-114
09:21
Local
ATL ICT
DL DL1637
boeing 717-2bd
09:22
Local
ATL DTW
DL DL1298 +1
airbus a330-223
09:22
Local
ATL OKC
DL DL2490
boeing 717-2bd
09:25
Local
ATL MCO
DL DL1658
boeing 757-26d
09:27
Local
ATL MSN
DL DL2681
boeing 717-2bd
09:29
Local
ATL LIR
DL DL1898
airbus a321-211
09:30
Local
ATL DFW
AA AA1956 +1
airbus a320-232
09:30
Local
ATL DSM
DL DL1704
boeing 717-2bd
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