Brussels Airlines JFK BRU SN502
Brussels Airlines · Live forecast
JFK → BRU
SN502 · Mar 17, 2026 · 19:25 ED
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 15m
Duration
3,178 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → BRU
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DLH443 5308N02902W 0235 F390 5359N02000W 0312 DOGAL MS46 271/27 KT DABPB DDL XXH 170236 L15A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP BAW9HL 5108N 04845W 0234 F400 M63 295/90 5158N 04000W 0311 5258N 02959W KT GXWBN DDL YAY 170234 J53A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR87F 5500N01902W 0234 F410 5459N01500W 0250 NETKI MS45 205/52 KT HBIFB DDL X2E 170234 J11A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP BEL52B 5035N 05143W 0233 F390 M63 294/73 5100N 05000W 0242 5200N 04000W KT OOSFJ QXS YYT 170233 J49A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL16 5159N04018W 0233 F370 5200N04000W 0234 5300N03000W MS55 326/103 KT N684UA DDL X4A 170233 F33A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 11,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Brussels Airport, Zaventem.

Your Journey Beta

2 hours, 2 hours 25 minutes, and 6 hours 45 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 83 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps 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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Moderate
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Moderate
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Moderate
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:17
Light
6:17-6:45
Light
Landing
Moderate
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
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
21 kt G30 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
BRU Brussels Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (210°)
Sky
Broken
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
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.