A Tool for Concerned Travelers
The web portal turbli.com has launched an interactive map that offers forecasts on the levels of turbulence expected during a flight, especially aimed at travelers who experience anxiety when flying.
Featured Map Features
The map uses data from weather models developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and MetOffice, the same ones used by pilots and airlines to plan flights.
Updated every six hours, it offers forecasts for 3, 6, 9 and/or 12 hours into the future, covering altitudes from 4,200 meters to 11,800 meters.
The information is based on a study of 500 of the world’s largest air routes and the analysis of more than 150,000 flight records from 2023.
Users can enter a specific flight and visualize potential turbulence on a graph, providing a global view of the turbulence with a ‘heat map’ indicating intensity.
Additionally, waypoints can be added to select a specific flight and visualize the expected turbulence along the route.
Warnings and Rankings
The platform warns that long-term forecasts are unreliable and it is recommended not to anticipate the review of air routes too much, as they may change.
Likewise, it has prepared a ‘ranking’ of the airports with the greatest turbulence, highlighting Santiago (SCL), Chile, as the airport with the highest incidents.
Conclusion
The turbli.com interactive map provides a valuable tool for travelers concerned about turbulence during their flights, offering up-to-date and detailed information for a smoother and safer flight experience.
