Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
American Airlines
JFK
MAD
AA94
American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAD
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 15m
Duration
3,111 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR357E 4518N05630W 0021 F390 4500N05000W 0051 4800N04000W MS46 255/36 KT FHUVJ QXS YQY 020021 J84A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR92MC 4521N03826W 0017 F370 4658N02959W 0056 4758N02000W MS54 227/131 KT GVLUV DDL XXH 020018 J23A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL964 4452N03050W 0017 F380 4500N03000W 0021 4600N02000W MS54 243/78 KT N666UA QXS FLW 020017 F86A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR333F 4650N04042W 0016 F400 4700N04000W 0019 4900N03000W MS48 219/79 KT FHUVP QXT AME 020016 J87A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP AAL334 4520N04052W 0016 F370 4530N04000W 0020 4700N03000W MS51 231/114 KT N770AN QXT AME 020017 F73A
8m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours and 5 hours 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.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 50 minutes early.
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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Flight Timeline 7h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Light
4:51-5:20
Moderate
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
Wind
10 kt (230°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
15°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (270°)
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
23°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
N796AN
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.
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.