Jetblue Airways JFK BUF B61202
Jetblue Airways · Live forecast
JFK → BUF
B61202 · Mar 16, 2026 · 19:14 ED
86
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
1h 39m
Duration
261 nm
Distance
24,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
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 JFK → BUF
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ISP UUA /OV UKEGE/TM 1800/FL014/TP B738/RM LOSS 12KTS, GO AROUND DUE TO WIND SHEAR
8m ago
Smooth
ALB UA /OV ALB270015/TM 1753/FL090/TP A319/RM OCNL LGT CHOP FROM 075 TO 090 DURC
15m ago
Smooth
ROC UA /OV KROC/TM 1751/FL025/TP B738/RM LLWS +/-5 KT 025-SFC DURD RY22 ROC
17m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV KBDL240010/TM 1749/FL040/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD 030-040/RM DURD
19m ago
Moderate
BGM UA /OV HNK/TM 1749/FL190/TP E145/TB MOD
19m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Buffalo Niagara International, Buffalo.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 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.

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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 1h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:20-0:50
Light
0:50-1:19
Moderate
Landing
Light
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
BUF Buffalo Niagara International — Arrival
Wind
18 kt G42 (240°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
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.