Delta Air Lines JFK CVG DL5023
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK → CVG
DL5023 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:55 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
2h 21m
Duration
511 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → CVG
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
5 / 15
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
LGA UA /OV LGA/TM 1238/FL070/TP A320/TB MOD
5m ago
Smooth
CVG UA /OV 10 SE CVG/TM 1236/FLDURC/TP C56X/SK OVC035 TOPS 060/TB NEG/IC NEG
7m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV TEB270008/TM 1233/FLDURGC/TP GLF4/SK TOP032
10m ago
Smooth
CVG UUA /OV CVG/TM 1233/FLDURGD/TP B77L/WV LLWS +/- 10 KTS/RM ON FINAL CVG RWY 27
10m ago
Light
HTS UA /OV HYK/TM 1233/FL360/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,000 data points analyzed · VERY HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 2,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington.

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.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 89 knots. These winds may delay arrival by a few minutes.

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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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 2h 21min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Light
0:46-1:11
Light
1:11-1:36
Light
1:36-2:01
Moderate
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport — Arrival
Wind
16 kt G26 (280°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
3°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
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.