Jetblue Airways EWR JFK B68428
Jetblue Airways · Live forecast
EWR → JFK
B68428 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:00 ED
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
0h 15m
Duration
18 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying EWR → JFK
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
2 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
16m ago
Light
BDL UA /OV KBDL360012/TM 0847/FL045/TP B762/TB OCNL LGT
30m ago
Smooth
JFK UA /OV JFK/TM 0840/FL004/TP A320/SK BKN004/RM BASES REPORTED 400 BY AN A320
37m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
100 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 100 data points along your route from Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 15 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport — Departure
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
18 kt G35 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.