Your Flight
We analysed more than 100 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to LaGuardia Airport, New York.
American Airlines
JFK
LGA
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American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
LGA
Also sold as:
67
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
0h 46m
Duration
9 nm
Distance
-
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
Too short for a turbulence forecast
Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → LGA
4 pilot reports along this route
3 / 4
Reporting smooth
0 / 4
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR02006/TM 2228/FL017/TP C182/WX FV03SM
28m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 2225/FLSFC/TP BCS1/SK BKN017/WX 5SM/RM DURD RY 24
31m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV EWR/TM 2218/FL005/TP E75L/WX 1 1/2SM/RM RWY INSIGHT OUT OF 005. FU
38m ago
Moderate
JFK UA /OV JFK169080/TM 2212/FL170/TP A320/TB MOD
44m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
100 data points analyzed
Your Journey Beta
Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.
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 smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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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Flight Timeline 46 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:31
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
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
LGA
LaGuardia Airport — Arrival
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°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.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.