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.
Iberia
JFK
MAD
IB212
Iberia · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAD
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP IBE03KK 4448N03913W 1940 F400 4500N04000W 1946 4600N05000W MS59 232/124 KT ECLYF DDL XXN 011940 J77A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP SYB344 4542N03905W 1939 F380 4600N04000W 1946 4901N05000W MS56 232/122 KT CGKFJ QXT IGW 011942 M12A
6m ago
Light
BDL UA /OV CTR36010/TM 1938/FL60/TP C402/TB LGT CHOP
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC110 4623N03826W 1937 F350 4800N03000W 2013 4730N02000W MS47 230/119 KT VTJRB QXT AME 011937 J81A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH501 4523N01938W 1934 F370 RETEN 2007 4156N01012W MS52 308/96 KT ETAZI DDL XXF 011934 J65A
11m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours 45 minutes, 6 hours 10 minutes, and 6 hours 20 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 79 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 55 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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Flight Timeline 7h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Moderate
2:55-3:24
Moderate
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
Moderate
6:17-6:45
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
Wind
12 kt G20 (60°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (250°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
31°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.
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.