Contrail Forecast - Interactive Map

Real-time contrail formation predictions from GraphCast ML model

Contrail Visualization Tools

Choose your preferred visualization method:

🌐 3D Cesium Globe

Interactive 3D visualization with altitude layers. Toggle flight levels, animate forecasts, explore Australia from all angles.

View 3D

📊 2D Interactive Map

Time-based 2D map with flight level selector. Perfect for quick checks and detailed point analysis.

View Map

✈️ Flight Route Analysis

Vertical cross-section along specific routes. Identify optimal cruise altitudes for contrail avoidance.

Route Planner

⚠️ For planning purposes only. Do not use as sole basis for flight operations. Consult official aviation weather (GRAFOR, ARFOR) and NOTAMs for authoritative guidance.

Select Flight Level

Forecast Time

Analysis: 00:00 UTC

About This Forecast

This map shows predicted contrail formation zones across Australia based on GraphCast ML weather model forecasts.

Green zones: Atmospheric conditions prevent contrail formation
Yellow zones: Short-lived contrails may form but dissipate quickly
Red zones: Persistent contrails likely due to ice supersaturation

Scientific basis: Schmidt-Appleman criterion (temperature threshold) + ice supersaturation (RHi > 100%)

Data source: GraphCast ML weather model (Google DeepMind)

Click on the map to see a vertical contrail profile at any location.

Generate Custom Contrail Charts

Generate contrail forecasts for specific flight levels and time ranges.

Flight Levels (comma-separated): Forecast Times (0-8, comma-separated, 0=0h, 8=48h):

Generate overlay images (for web maps)

✈️ Flight Route Analyzer

Generate a vertical cross-section showing contrail zones along your flight route.

Origin Airport:

Destination Airport:

Examples & Tips

All standard cruise levels: 250,300,350,410,450
High altitude only: 410,450
Every 3000ft increment: 270,300,330,360,390,420,450
Quick forecast (0h, 24h, 48h only): Time indices 0,4,8
6-hourly complete: Time indices 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8