According to data compiled by Turbli for 2023, the airport with the most turbulence is Santiago.
Based on historical data analysis, the Santiago airport, located in Chile (specifically Arturo Merino BenÃtez International Airport, SCL), recorded the highest average turbulence level among airports worldwide in 2023. This data, sourced from Turbli's analysis of the most turbulent airports of 2023, measured turbulence using the Eddy Dissipation Rate (EDR) metric.
Here are the top airports listed in the reference:
| # | Airport | Avg. turbulence (edr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago | 17.137 |
| 2 | Natori | 16.657 |
| 3 | Wellington | 16.318 |
| 4 | Sapporo | 16.305 |
The high ranking for Santiago may be attributed to various factors, including geographical location and prevailing weather patterns that contribute to turbulent conditions in the airspace around the airport.
